POLIS 2114 - Approaches in International Relations
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code POLIS 2114 Course Approaches in International Relations Coordinating Unit Politics and International Relations Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions Students enrolled in Bachelor of International Relations Assessment Written research projects, online tests Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Czeslaw Tubilewicz
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the key features and assumptions of a variety of approaches to analysis in International Relations
2. Evaluate the strengths and weakness of different approaches in International Relations
3. Apply different approaches to the analysis of case studies of global issues, events and policies
4. Identify and evaluate the core analytical assumptions in contemporary writings on global politics
5. Conduct independent research utilising a variety of sources
6. Undertake analysis of key issues in global politics with analytically coherent and substantiated arguments
7. Articulate ideas confidently, thoughtfully and respectfully
8. Work as a part of a team in the exploration of relevant contentUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,2,3,4,5,6,8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
7,8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5,6,7,8 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,4,6,7,8 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Refer to the course website on MyUni to access the list of required readings.Recommended Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by workshopsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
STRUCTURED LEARNING: 36 hours
1 x 1 hour lecture per week - 12 hours/semester
1 x 2 hour seminar per week - 24 hours/semester
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING: 120 hours
6 hours reading/week - 72 hours/semester
2 hours research/week - 24 hours/semester
2 hours assignment preparation/week - 24 hours/semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD: 156 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Topics to be covered include:
- Structural power relations in IR
- Institutions and regimes in IR
- Race in IR
- Gender and sexuality in IR
- Class in IR
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Quizzes Summative 45% 1,2 2,500 word essay Summative 55^ 3,4,5,6,7 Assessment Detail
Quizzes - Requires students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of course readings 45%
Research project - Requires students to conduct research on a topic and convey their research findings in an essay format 55%Submission
Essays must be submitted electronically, through Turnitin. The relevant link will be available on MyUni.
The official procedure and form to apply for extensions is: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303
Late essays without an extension will be penalised at the rate of 2% (2 marks) per day.
There is a cut-off period of 7 days (including weekends and public holidays), after which late submissions without a formal extension will not be accepted/marked. In the case of late submissions with a formal extension approved, the cut-off date is 7 days (including weekends and public holidays) from the revised due date, at 11:59pm.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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