Global Justice

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

Admission into the Master of Arts in Professional and Applied Ethics, Master of International Relations, Master of Development Studies or Master of Gender and Development or other relevant postgradute coursework program.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The course is an occasion to reflect on some important recent developments in global politics: the global economic crisis, Islamist militancy, humanitarian intervention and global surveillance. Its thematic cohesion comes from the choice of a left political perspective in selecting readings. Accordingly, the main issues are understood within the broader context of the post-World War II interests of capital and state in the powerful countries – especially in North America, Western Europe and the Middle East. By the end of the course you should have a rigorous understanding of contemporary critical thought on developments that are likely to shape the coming generation.

students who successfully complete this subject will:

• understand the theoretical sources of the key concepts in this area of study;
• understand the application of these concepts to their professional field or study area;
• have developed research and analysis skills to enable further study in the area of international justice at a higher academic level.

• A 1000 word short answer essay due mid semester (20%)
• A 4000 word final essay, due at the end of semester (80%)

Hurdle requirement:

• Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Subject readings will be available online

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.