102-508 Theories in International Studies

Available to fourth year students with permission of subject coordinator. Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught intensively. The subject dates and HECS/course fee census date for this subject change each year. Check your enrolment record for the correct census date for this subject.

Admission to the Master of International Studies.

This subject will introduce students to the most recent theoretical approaches and debates in International studies, the historical context of these concerns, and their regional permutations. These include state-formation, world systems, post-colonialism, gender, identity, and globalisation. The subject has an interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary structure.

• understand the roles of international organizations and institutions, and their inter-action with national and regional institutions, cultures and societies;

• critically appreciate how the processes of key concepts, including internationalism, globalisation and transnationalism, have shaped the contemporary world;

• understand the theory and method of comparative and cross-disciplinary approaches to a range of issues in international studies;

• understand, through detailed examination of selective case studies, how key concepts and approaches in international studies may be applied to processes, 'problems' and cultures.

Written assignments totalling 5000 words, comprising two 1000 word assignments 25% each (due over the course of the semester) and a 3000 word assignment 50% (due during the examination period). Students must attend the seminars to be eligible for assessment.

A subject reader will be available to purchase from the Bookroom before the start of teaching.