The Writing International Relations course is an introduction to graduate writing skills focused on the discipline of International Relations. It seeks to develop such skills as how to read for argument, how to construct an argument, forms of reasoning and evidence, structuring an essay, how to conduct advanced research, and critical thinking. It does so through a careful analysis of selected International Relations texts and debates, and through the interactive development of graduated written assignments
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- A basic understanding of the nature of the discipline of political science and international relations and where it fits in relation to other social sciences
- The acquisition of the necessary skills for advanced academic writing in international relations at graduate level
- An understanding of critical thinking, forms of reasoning and debate
- An appreciation of advanced research methods in international relations
- An understanding of a major current international relations debate
Indicative Assessment
6 unit
Annotated bibliography assignment (1,000 words) 10%
2 short reports (1,500 words each) 50%
Essay 2,000 words (40%)
12 unit
Annotated bibliography assignment (1,000 words) 10%
3 short reports (1,000 words each) 30%
Short essay 2,000 words (20%)
Long Essay 4,000 words (40%)
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
The course requires two contact hours each week and from six to ten hours a week outside the contact hours.
- 10,000 words of assessable written tasks for 12- unit option
- 5,000 words of assessable tasks for 6-unit option
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. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 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 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $321 per unit | |
| 2014 | $468 per unit | |
| 2013 | $468 per unit | |
| 2012 | $468 per unit | |
| 2011 | $463 per unit | |
| 2010 | $453 per unit | |
| 2009 | $445 per unit | |
| 2008 | $432 per unit | |
| 2007 | $420 per unit | |
| 2006 | $365 per unit | |
| 2005 | $365 per unit | |
| 2004 | $321 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $618 per unit |
| 2014 | $657 per unit |
| 2013 | $657 per unit |
| 2012 | $657 per unit |
| 2011 | $657 per unit |
| 2010 | $657 per unit |
| 2009 | $636 per unit |
| 2008 | $636 per unit |
| 2007 | $636 per unit |
| 2006 | $636 per unit |
| 2005 | $618 per unit |
| 2004 | $618 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing IR 6 units | ||||||
| 3916 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
| Writing IR 12 units | ||||||
| 4059 | 17 Feb 2014 | 07 Mar 2014 | 31 Mar 2014 | 30 May 2014 | In Person | N/A |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing IR 6 units | ||||||
| 8044 | 21 Jul 2014 | 08 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
| Writing IR 12 units | ||||||
| 8045 | 21 Jul 2014 | 08 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
