Department of International Relations · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
How does Australia engage with the world? This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the main concepts, issues, themes and debates in Australian foreign policy. It covers Australia’s most important relationships, participation in a range of global and regional institutions, and engagement with the Asia-Pacific region. It offers both an historical perspective on the evolution of Australian foreign policy approaches, and a set of concepts and paradigms for better understanding the central drivers of Australian foreign policies and policy debates today.
Course Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Quiz
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Research Essay (3,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Take home exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
This course comprises some 130 hours of activity over 12 weeks, both interactive/seminar based and independent research. The course comprises a maximum of 6k words of assessment or the equivalent. Please note this is a general guide, averaged over the semester and the final hours ultimately depend on the individual's ability in reading and writing. Other Information The course is conducted through seminars with an emphasis on interactive teaching aimed at engaging all students in active participation.
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