pol5wps security in a borderless world
SECURITY IN A BORDERLESS WORLD
POL5WPS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The intensification of global interaction is challenging the centrality of the state in international affairs. New forms of association are changing the way states and communities interact. Simultaneously security agendas have broadened. So called 'old wars' between states appear on the wane, replaced by 'new wars', with the 'war on terror' framing the state security agenda of the last decade. However, these shifts may be more apparent than real and demand critical evaluation. We will examine the significance of these trends for security, understood both in its traditional military sense, and also in its less conventional sense as human or environmental security. Issues explored include terrorism, unregulated population flows, transnational crime, pandemics (notably HIV/AIDS), and the environment.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in HUSS Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree or through subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL4SPW, POL5SPW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject for the Master of International Relations (AMIR/AMIRL/AMIRH/AMIRS)
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. An incisive writing style - ability to write and argue lucidly; careful referencing, clear citation of materials used; correct grammar, puncutation and spelling.
- Activities:
- Discussion on essay writing in class; written version of class presentations handed in for comment; sighted exam paper.
02. Intellectual discrimination - ability to identify key arguments and make sense of events and relationship; sensitivity to the use of key concepts.
- Activities:
- Indepth interactive exchange in seminar; exam paper; informal study group; preparation for exam.
03. Research capacity - ability to delve into complex issues; locate relevant primary and secondary source materials; identify relevant information & arguments; rigorous data collection and analysis.
- Activities:
- Two-month preparation for long essay, with periodic progress report by student to the whole class - with appropriate foodback.
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours independent research per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 3,500-word essay | 75 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one collaborative class presentation (equivalent to 1,500 words). | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |