pol5ric international relations past and present
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: PAST AND PRESENT
POL5RIC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This introductory subject provides an overview of the major historical developments since the birth of the discipline of International Relations (IR) at the beginning of the 20th century. It focuses on surveying the major events that have shaped the international system, tracking the significant power shifts that have occurred during each period, and the theories that have been developed in response to this changing context. Topics include: the World Wars; post-War II construction of global institutions; the Cold War; decolonisation; post-Cold War globalisation; the 'war on terror'; humanitarian intervention; the Great Recession; and American decline and rising powers. Students will gain a comprehensive overview of the historical debates that have shaped the discipline of IR and an appreciation of the historical roots of contemporary international politics.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDaniel Bray
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolled in an Honours program or Postgraduate Coursework degree in the School of Humanities and Social Science Other students may enrol with permission of the subject coordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPOL5CIR OR POL4CIR
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
International Relations Since 1945: A Global History
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorYoung, J.W and Kent, J.
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDaniel Bray
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Blog Posts (2000 words) Eight blog posts of 250 words worth 5% each. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
| Historical Brief (3000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO3 |