This course explores when and why states cooperate with each other, how they structure their cooperation (through informal arrangements, laws, and organisations), and what role(s) various domestic and international actors play in these processes. We ground ourselves in the early literature on international cooperation, but focus chiefly on more recent work. Because the recent literature relies heavily on quantitative analysis, students will learn elements of regression analysis and will be able to interpret scholarly findings that employ these methods. We will explore various issue-areas: economics, the environment, social and cultural matters, human rights, and development.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- evaluate the roles played by key actors in contemporary international relations;
- analyse the formal and informal mechanisms of regulation, coordination, and cooperation in international relations;
- synthesise the core theories of international cooperation and evaluate these theories in light of empirical evidence, in language that is clear and coherent;
- demonstrate understanding of the basic mechanics of quantitative (regression) analysis; and
- interpret regression tables and explain findings in everyday language.
Indicative Assessment
Seminar Participation (7.5%) Learning outcomes 1-3In class presentation, 15 minutes (7.5%) Learning outcomes 1-3
Research Proposal, 600 words(15%) Learning outcomes 1-3
Research Paper, 4400 words (40%) Learning outcomes 1-3
In class test (30%) Learning outcomes 1-3
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 24 hours of seminars; and
b) 106 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
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- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5460 |
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