PL4001:06
Applied Political and International Analysis
Townsville, Cairns
HECS Band 1
26 hours seminars. Semester 2.
Staff: Dr D Hunt.
This subject will provide students with skills to undertake applied research in any of the sub-fields of political science. It follows on from the Semester 1 honours subject and puts theory and method into practice through the systematic application of frameworks for understanding “real world” politics. Particular attention will be paid to operationalising political frameworks in the context of understanding complex political phenomena and processes. This will be done through analysis of a range of topics in politics and international affairs, which will be selected in consultation with students.
Learning Objectives:
- to develop high level applied research skills in one or more of the recognised sub-fields of the political science discipline;
- to learn how to relate political science frameworks to understanding political phenomena and processes;
- to further develop students’ skills in research and writing in political science.
Assessment by a combination of a research essay and seminar presentations, the respective weights to be determined after consultation with students.