James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

PL4001 - Applied Political and International Analysis

Credit points: 06
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

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 Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:assessment structure and weightings will be finalised after consultation with students, but at least 50% invigilated assessment in accordance with university guidelines (50%); assessment structure and weightings will be finalised after consultation with students, but at least 50% invigilated assessment in accordance with university guidelines (50%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coord/Lect: Assoc. Professor Hayden Lesbirel.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:assessment structure and weightings will be finalised after consultation with students, but at least 50% invigilated assessment in accordance with university guidelines (50%); assessment structure and weightings will be finalised after consultation with students, but at least 50% invigilated assessment in accordance with university guidelines (50%).

      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.