World Politics 12 provides an introduction to the major concepts and issues in contemporary international relations. What is power? Who are the main actors in international affairs? What makes some nations great powers? Why does war occur and what does globalisation really mean? Through the course, students will evaluate and debate these ideas in the context of contemporary developments in world affairs. They will encounter and engage with a range of timely issues, including terrorism, failing states, strategic rivalry, global economic turbulence, and nuclear proliferation. As an introduction to the field of IR, the course also seeks to develop such skills as: how to read for argument, reasoning and evidence; how to construct an argument; how to structure an essay; how to conduct research; and how to engage in critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 

1. identify the key concepts that influence the dynamics of world politics;
2. understand the sources of these concepts and their historical development;
3. use these concepts in order to critically research, analyse, and evaluate major issues in contemporary world politics; 
4. develop a clear awareness of accepted academic practice -- referencing, citation, written expression, and so on. 
5. develop skills for research, argument, and analysis in order to to effectively communicate their own perspectives on key concepts and issues in world politics

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Monday, 25 February: Introduction—Lenses and Concepts
2	Friday, 1 March: War, Peace, and Polarity
3	Monday, 4 March: Deterrence, Proliferation, Disarmament
4	Friday, 8 March: International Organizations	Guest Lecture: Ellen Ravndal
6	Monday, 18 March: Critical IR—Whose World Politics?
7	Friday, 22 March: International Law
8	Monday, 25 March: Democracy and War
9	Monday, 1 April: Responsibility to Protect	Guest Lecture: Luke Glanville
10	Friday, 26 April: Global Health	Guest Lecture: Jeremy Youde
11	Friday, 5 March: Irregular Security—New Wars?
12	Monday, 29 April: International Political Economy & Economic Crises	Guest Lecture: Wesley Widmeier
13	Friday, 3 May: Human Rights	Guest Lecture: Mathew Davies
14	Monday, 6 May: Environmental Politics	Guest Lecture: Abidah Setyowati
15	Friday, 10 May: Migration, Asylum, and Global Mobility
16	Monday, 13 May: The Greater Middle East
17	Friday, 17 May: China, Power Transitions, and the Asia Pacific
18	Monday, 20 May: Russia, Postcommunism, and Revisionism
19	Friday, 24 May: Populist & Reactionary World Politics
20	Friday, 31 May: Revolution, Protest, & the Futures of World Politics

Tutorial Registration

None

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Reading Quiz	5 %	18/03/2019	08/04/2019	1,2
Reading Responses (x3, 500 words each)	15 %	05/04/2019	26/05/2019	1,3
Literature Review (2500 words)	20 %	24/04/2019	15/05/2019	4,5
Essay (4000 words)	50 %	16/05/2019	31/05/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Participation	10 %	31/05/2019	31/05/2019	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using 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. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Reading Quiz

A ten-question, multiple choice quiz, at the beginning of class, covering core concepts from readings to date.

In class, March 18

Assessment Task 2

Reading Responses (x3, 500 words each)

Write a critical reaction to the assigned readings for a given session. These assignments should not merely summarize the works covered. Compare, contrast, and most importantly critically evaluate at least two of these texts. Are the arguments right? Do they get anything wrong? What do they fail to take into account? No research is permitted.

Due BEFORE the session for the readings discussed. No late assignments will be accepted. Both due by April 5

Assessment Task 3

Literature Review (2500 words)

The literature review is preparatory toward the essay, and should focus on the same subject. Its purpose is to assess the academic literature on that topic. It should provide the reader with an up-to-date view of the state of research on the subject, within international relations. The should use mainly academic sources (peer reviewed articles and books from university presses), and should be organized to make clear what disagreements or debates structure the literature and indicate how the literature has grown and developed—that is, where there is emerging or established consensus.

Due April 24

Assessment Task 4

Essay (4000 words)

The essay should develop a sustained argument, in response to one of the questions below. It should have a clear introduction (with a topic, motivation, thesis, and outline of how the essay will proceed), a well-reasoned and organized body, and conclusion that recapitulates the argument that has been made. The essay should use primarily academic sources and should be your own, original work.

Due May 16

Assessment Task 5

Participation

All students are expected to participate actively in seminar discussion.

Academic Integrity

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Online Submission

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Hardcopy Submission

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Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

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