ATS1873 Introduction to international relations
Faculty of Arts
ATS1873 Introduction to international relations is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS1873
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1873
No unit lists ATS1873 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: PLT1031, PLT1040
Overview
Introduction to the major traditions of international relations theory, including classical and structural realism, neoliberalism, British rationalism, cosmopolitanism, and Marxism. Critiques, especially those offered by critical theorists, poststructualists, and feminists. Historical and contemporary events, developments and issues in international relations.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly Reading Quizzes (weeks 2-11)In class test20%
- Weekly Forum Posts (weeks 2-11)Participation10%
- Formative QuizIn class test10%
- Essay30%
- Take Home AssessmentOther30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Recognise, interpret and analyse traditional and critical theoretical perspectives, and conventional and alternative concepts in the study of International Relations across its four subfields (security studies, international political economy, foreign policy and global governance).
- 2
Comprehend and engage constructively with current affairs, scholarly articles and books in the field of International Relations, and place them in an appropriate theoretical and empirical context.
- 3
Apply these theoretical perspectives and concepts to illuminate and examine a new or existing problem in the study of International Relations
- 4
Communicate orally, and in writing, using clear and persuasive language appropriate for an international academic community.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 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.
Where it fits
ATS1873 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Ben Wellings
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Ben Wellings
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1873?
ATS1873 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS1873 offered?
In 2021, ATS1873 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1873?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1873 have an exam?
No. ATS1873 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1873?
ATS1873 is part of International relations.