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Department of International Relations · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This course explores the fundamental characteristics of the contemporary international system through the study of its historical evolution. It will take a thematic approach to examining how the ideas, actors, and institutions that have defined the international system in the modern period arose, evolved, and sometimes disappeared over time. It will consider the forces that have shaped human interaction across political and geographic boundaries over the past five centuries and analyse their legacies for contemporary international relations.
Course Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Quiz - 500 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Research Essay - 2,500 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final Exam - 2,000 words
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Approximately 130 hours comprising seminars as well as associated preparation, independent study, and assessment time. 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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