This course examines the breadth of non-traditional approaches to security and security studies within the discipline of IR and applies them to key contemporary issues in global security.
This course offers students:
1. An understanding of the non-traditional approaches to security and security studies. This involves an understanding not only of how these approaches are distinct from one another, but how they are also different from traditional approaches.
2. The skills to apply these approaches to contemporary issues in global security (from climate change, to international terrorism, to gender politics) in ways that produce both analysis and policy options.
3. The capacity to debate the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches.
This course has three distinction sections. First, it provides a brief overview and appreciation of the long tradition of security studies. Second, the course will examine non-traditional theories of security. These include: constructivist approaches to security; critical approaches; feminist approaches and post-structural approaches. Third, the course will apply these approaches to contemporary issues in global security through an analysis of key themes of security. This will enable students to analyse, debate, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of non-traditional approaches as they may apply to major issues.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the different non-traditional approaches to security
2. Be capable of identifying and debating the strengths and weaknesses of these approaches
3. Demonstrate a capacity to apply these theories to different concerns in global security
4. Develop strong research, analysis, and critical thinking skills
5. Develop strong written and oral communication skills
Indicative Assessment
- One research papers at 5,000 words (60%) [Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- One article/book analysis at 1,000 words (15%) [Learning Outcomes: 2, 4, 5]
- One final essay at 1,000 words (15%) [Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 5]
- Seminar Participation (10%) [Learning Outcomes: 2, 3, 4, 5]
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Workload
Students will be expected to attend weekly two hour seminars, undertake approximately 4-5 hours of independent assigned reading, prepare for seminars and complete assessment tasks, approximately 10 hours per week.
Prescribed Texts
Weekly readings will be available to students electronically via the online course site.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3252 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4638 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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