PL2250 - Australia and World Politics

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2015
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	College of Arts, Society & Education

This subject examines Australias global position and role. It explores the evolution of Australian foreign, defence and trade policies and investigates the assumptions about Australia and the world which underpin those policies. The subject is structured in four modules (with accompanying readings) dealing with: theoretical concepts; historical perspectives; process, partisanship and political economy; strategic and defence perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

• critically evaluate government and academic literature on Australias international relations and foreign policy;
• develop appropriate research and writing skills;
• familiarise students with changing conceptions of Australias national interests and the strategies employed in advancing them;
• foster an appreciation of the complexity of Australias international relations.

Assumed Knowledge:	To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:	PL3250 PL5250

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Surin Maisrikrod
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); essay and/or assignment work (60%).
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Surin Maisrikrod
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); essay and/or assignment work (60%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 26-Mar-2015
Coordinator:	Dr Surin Maisrikrod
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); essay and/or assignment work (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.