GOVT2116 - Australian Foreign and Defence Policy

Semester 1, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: James Peter Young
Email: james.young@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit examines Australia's external relations through its foreign and defence policies since Federation. It will begin with an overview of the theoretical tools for studying foreign policy, policy making and the institutions of Australia's external relations, followed by an historical overview of 'Continuity and Change' in Australia's foreign and defence policies over the relevant period. Key regional and international relationships will be analysed, as will Australia's policy response to contemporary global issues such as human rights; the War on Terror; the environment; energy security and nuclear affairs. The unit will conclude with a discussion on identity and Australia's place in the world today.

Assessments

1x500wd policy brief (10%), 1x2000wd essay (40%), 1x2hr exam (40%) and tutorial participation (10%)

Classes

1x2-hr lecture-seminar/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week commencing week 2

Prerequisites

12 Junior credit points from Government

Prohibitions

GOVT2106

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