Please note that, in addition to the weekly seminars, this course will feature additional workshops.
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:
- Develop 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.
- Demonstrate the acquisition of the necessary skills for advanced academic writing in international relations at graduate level.
- Show an understanding of critical thinking, forms of reasoning and debate.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of advanced research methods in international relations.
- Examine major current international relations debate.
Other Information
Delivery Mode:
The course is conducted through seminars with an emphasis on interactive teaching aimed at engaging all students in active participation.
Indicative Assessment
- Referencing Quiz (5) [LO 2,4]
- Annotated bibliography (10) [LO 2,4]
- Presentation (10) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Draft essay response (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Critical reading task (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Essay plan (15) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
- Essay (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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
20 hours per week made up of formal classes and personal study. The first 2 weeks will include intensive workshops.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
None listed
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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $7680 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $10920 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3618 | 25 Feb 2019 | 04 Mar 2019 | 31 Mar 2019 | 31 May 2019 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8641 | 22 Jul 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 31 Aug 2019 | 25 Oct 2019 | In Person | View |
