Unit of study_
International Security in 21st Century - GOVT2225
Year - 2018
This unit introduces the theoretical foundations, essential concepts and central issues in the field of international security. It provides students with analytical tools to understand and participate in current debates concerning security and threats. The first part of the unit provides an introduction to the theoretical interpretations of international security. The second part discusses security phenomena, problems and strategies, including the coercive use of force, deterrence, guerrilla and counterinsurgency, nuclear stability, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, crisis management, arms races and disarmament, security cooperation and security regimes. The discussion in this part includes a critical review of the dilemmas, strategies, and solutions in each of the issue areas.
Classes
1x2hr lecture/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week
Assessment
1x2500wd Essay (40%), 1x2hr exam (40%), Tutorial participation (20%)
12 Junior credit points from Government and International Relations or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Politics or International Relations
ProhibitionsGOVT2205
Details
Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences
Semester 1
05 Mar 2018
Department/School: Government and International Relations
Study Mode: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Census Date: 31 Mar 2018
Unit of study level: Senior
Credit points: 6.0
EFTSL: 0.125
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes
Faculty/department permission required? No
Location
Camperdown
More details
HECS Band: 1
Courses that offer this unit
Non-award/non-degree study If you wish to undertake one or more units of study (subjects) for your own interest but not towards a degree, you may enrol in single units as a non-award student. Cross-institutional study If you are from another Australian tertiary institution you may be permitted to undertake cross-institutional study in one or more units of study at the University of Sydney.
