APG5332 Contemporary security topics
Faculty of Arts
APG5332 Contemporary security topics is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5332
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5332
No unit lists APG5332 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS4332, APG4332
Overview
The unit examines approaches to the study of security topics within the fields of political science and international relations. The unit examines a range of theories and analytical frameworks to provide students with the tools to identify key security issues, to evaluate their causes and effects, and to formulate policy recommendations. The unit covers traditional security topics, as well as new security challenges that shape global and national security landscapes. The unit investigates security topics from the perspective of both state and non-state actors through the use of in-depth regional case studies.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| First semester | Clayton | Block on |
Assessment
- Presentation30%
- Analytical exerciseAssignment20%
- Essay50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify and analyse the key debates framing global politics and international relations around the issue of 'security';
- 2
Identify different value and ethical systems in order to adapt to a variety of cultural and professional environments;
- 3
Critically assess security issues and propose innovative solutions;
- 4
Design and manage an independent research project;
- 5
Communicate research findings both orally and in writing.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials12 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Steven Zech
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Steven Zech
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5332?
APG5332 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5332 offered?
In 2023, APG5332 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is APG5332?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5332 have an exam?
No. APG5332 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.