APG5332 · Contemporary security topics

Overview

The unit examines approaches to the study of security topics within the fields of political science and international relations. The unit examines a range of theories and analytical frameworks to provide you with the tools to identify key security issues, to evaluate their causes and effects, and to formulate policy recommendations. The unit covers traditional security topics, as well as new security challenges that shape global and national security landscapes. The unit investigates security topics from the perspective of both state and non-state actors through the use of in-depth regional case studies.

Areas of study: Governance and security International relations

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and analyse the key debates framing global politics and international relations around the issue of 'security';
2. Identify different value and ethical systems in order to adapt to a variety of cultural and professional environments;
3. Critically assess security issues and propose innovative solutions;
4. Design and manage an independent research project;
5. Communicate research findings both orally and in writing.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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