Villains, Victims and Outsiders: Marginalisation in World Affairs

Course aim

The course aims to equip students with the analytical tools necessary for a critical investigation of various forms marginalisation takes in global politics, understanding the factors underlying processes through which marginalisation is imposed, and exploring possible policies aimed at reintegration of targeted actors.

Course content

The course studies the manner in which the behaviour of particular actors is prescribed as being deviant and investigates various policies designed to correct that behaviour at the global level. It explores the fate of individuals, minority groups (religious, ethnic, LGBTQI) and especially states ("failed", "rogues) and policies of regime change, containment, isolation, tolerance or engagement. It centers on historical and current case studies.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of any courses listed in the History and Global Politics major, or Law, Policy and Politics major in MBAA Bachelor of Arts, or by approval of the Program Director

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Contribution, Essay, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4A)
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