Foundations in Politics, Policy and International Relations (POLS7002)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
School
Politic Sc & Internat Studies
Units
4
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
2L 2S
Incompatible
POLS7012, POLS7013, POLS7100, POLS7258, POLS7551
Assessment methods
Seminar participation, reading responses & peer assessment, research proposal, research essay, onlin
e quiz
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course introduces students to the key ideas, issues and modes of critical thought for study in political science and international studies. We provide the foundational content necessary for the study of governance and public policy, international relations, development, and peace and conflict studies through introductory lectures designed specifically for each stream. We then examine the issues, modes of analysis, and ideas that cut across all four areas of study. We examine war and violence, economics, complex emergencies, law and governance, and other pressing global and local problems using a variety of lenses drawn from international relations, governance and public policy, and peace and conflict studies.