International Politics
Duration
- 1 Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 3 Hours per Week
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning. For Online unit delivery, learning is conducted exclusively online.
2022 teaching periods
| Swinburne Online Teaching Period 2 |
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|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
NilCorequisites
NilAims and objectives
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Critically review the major institutions, actors, and issues shaping world politics
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and concepts used in the study of international politics
3. Understand how political scientists analyse and explain international politics
4. Apply theories of international politics to empirical case studies
5. Present clear arguments based on research and evidence and evaluate arguments in terms of their strengths and weaknesses, both independently and with others
Courses with unit
BA-ARTSPROF Bachelor of Arts (Professional)
BB-ARTBUS1 Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business
BB-ARTSC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
BB-EDSART1 Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts
BB-LAWART Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
This Unit will involve up to 150 hours of work including
On Campus
| Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact Lecture Tutorial |
1 2 |
12 12 |
12 24 |
| Online Contact | N/A |
|
|
| Specified Learning Activities Tutorial Readings; on-line discussion |
5 |
12 |
60 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study, assignment preparation, revision | Recommended |
| 54 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
Swinburne Online [SOL]
| Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
| Face to Face Contact |
|
| N / A |
| Online Contact Collaborate sessions |
1 |
4 |
4 |
| Specified Learning Activities Interactive DB activities Online eLA-student interactions Readings Viewing videos Self-check tests and/or online tests |
8 |
12 |
96 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities Independent study Assessment tasks Reading up on current affairs relevant to topics | Recommended |
| 50 |
| TOTAL |
|
| 150 hours/12.5cp |
Assessment
| Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
| Minor Essay | Individual | 30% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Major Essay | Individual | 50% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Literature reviews | Individual/Group | 20% | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
General skills outcomes
• Analysis Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Communication Skills
• Ability to work independently
Content
• Introduction to the foundational theories of international relations
• Key concepts in international politics relating to war and conflict, the role of the state and global institutions, structures and agents
• Analysis of globalization and global change
• Case studies of contemporary international issues and problems
• Critical assessment of foundational methodologies
Study resources
- Reading materials.