pol3aaw australian foreign policy
AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN POLICY
POL3AAW
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we survey the development of Australian foreign policy. We begin with an historical overview of foreign policy, highlighting the core concepts and themes required to interpret and evaluate the conduct of foreign affairs. We then survey the key issues in foreign policy-making and Australia's major foreign relations. Issues include: strategic culture, internationalism and dependence on 'great and powerful friends'. Relationships covered include the United States, Indonesia and the South Pacific. We conclude with an appraisal of recent opportunities and challenges, successes and failures, such as interventions in the South Pacific and active participation in the 'war of terror'.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL2AAW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Foreign Policy: Controversies and Debates | Prescribed | Baldino, D. et. al (eds) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Write critical reviews that demonstrate a broad and coherent understanding of Australia's relations with selected countries and Australia's position in relation to issues explored in the subject such as the 'war on terror' and unauthorised arrivals.
- Activities:
- Essay; response to reverse feedback and annotated bibliography; final exam
02. Produce an annotated bibliography that demonstrates a broad and critical knowledge of the multiple sources and perspectives available for studying contemporary Australian foreign policy.
- Activities:
- Essay; annotated bibliography
03. Write critical reviews that demonstrate a broad and coherent analysis of contemporary Australian foreign policy.
- Activities:
- Essay; response to reverse feedback and annotated bibliography; final exam
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael O'Keefe
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial exercises (Approx. 1000 words) | 25 | 01, 03 | |
| one 1-hour exam (equivalent to 1000 words) | 25 | 01, 03 | |
| one 2,000-word essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |