This course examines in detail a range of emerging issues in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond which have the potential to demand innovative diplomatic responses. These may include, but are not limited to:
- the changing boundaries and constraints of state sovereignty, and the significance of multilateral institutions and regimes as devices for structuring political action;
- the salience of international law in an era of unipolar dominance by a hyperpower;
- the scope for management of economic relations in an era of unprecedented capital mobility;
- the complexities of intervention decisions in circumstances where the corruption or breakdown of the state gives rise to serious human rights violations; and
- the difficulties of coping with transnational security challenges such as terrorism and the threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Students will develop a strong and sound knowledge of the international context in which diplomatic actors operate and also develop some of the analytical tools useful for examining the diplomatic challenges which are the focus of this course.
Indicative Assessment
Written work of 6000 words, and an exam
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Workload
Students undertaking this course could expect a workload of 20 hours a week. This is inclusive of actual contact hours for lectures and also out of class preparation time.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
A compilation of prescribed readings will be distributed to students at the beginning of the semester.
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:
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $6504 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $9276 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4342 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |