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PL4001:06

Applied Political and International Analysis

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 1

26 hours seminars. Semester 2.

Staff:

Dr D Hunt,

Assoc. Professor H Lesbirel.

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 structure and weightings will be finalised after consultation with students, but at least 50% invigilated assessment in accordance with University guidelines.