PL5153 - International Relations and Foreign Policy

[Offered in even-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject examines international relations theories, particularly in terms of their capacity to illuminate issues of international security and international political economy. It has five main parts: an introduction to international relations theories in the context of international security; an examination of competing explanations of international conflict and cooperation in the international political economy; an exploration of "alternative" theories of international studies; an analysis of how countries devise their foreign policies to manage or avoid conflict and to seek cooperation in both the security/political and political economy areas; and a study of some of the major issues in the contemporary international arena, including peace-building, global governance, and identity and culture in international relations.

Learning Outcomes

• deepen knowledge about contending analytical frameworks in international relations and foreign policy analysis;
• develop research and writing skills appropriate to the sub-discipline of international relations and foreign policy;
• expose students to major issues of international concern, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region;
• sensitise students to the relevance of international issues to their own country.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:	Admission to graduate or postgraduate program
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	PL2153 and PL3153

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Surin Maisrikrod.
Contact hours:	26 hours 10 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (50%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Surin Maisrikrod.
Contact hours:	26 hours 10 hours
Assessment:	(40%); (10%); (50%).
, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	Assoc. Professor Surin Maisrikrod.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	(40%); (60%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.