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School of Politics and International Relations · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course focuses on three different current international security issues to give students depth in global security problems, especially those related to inter-state conflict such as arms races, international law, nuclear weapons, crisis bargaining and cyber warfare. For each topic, the course addresses key controversies and issues, explores theoretical explanations, and evaluates possible policy solutions.
Research Essay (1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Negotiation Exercise (1 hour)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Presentation (10 minutes)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: two two hour lectures per week in the first half of the semester plus five two hour negotiation workshops in the second half; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
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