Introduction to International Relations

Course aim

To introduce students to key concepts in the field of International Relations and to develop skills of critical analysis in the discipline.

Course content

Students will be introduced to the discipline of International Relations and will develop understanding of how key concepts such as state sovereignty, power, anarchy, national interest, security, war, justice, human rights and inequalities impact on political issues like citizenship, the changing character of war, humanitarianism, treatment of refugees, promoting international peace, gender and environmental politics. 

Textbook(s)

Devetak, R, Burke, A & George, J 2012, An introduction to international relations, 2nd edn, Cambridge University Press, Port Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online )	3 hours x 13 weeks

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

Assessment

Critical analysis, Debate, Research paper

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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