AIR234 - Order and Justice in World Politics

Unit details

Note: You are seeing the 2014 view of this unit information. These details may no longer be current.
Year2014 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit chair:C Laoutides
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with: AIR334, AIP260, AIP360, AIP265, AIP365

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. You will need to access substantial learning resources and experiences in CloudDeakin (Deakin’s online learning environment). Compliance with the Standards in computing, connectivity and student capability are a condition on your enrolment.

Content

This unit investigates the relationship between international order and justice in contemporary global politics. The role of justice in world politics will be discussed through the examination of a number of theoretical approaches and through particular issues in global politics. Accordingly, a number of issues including war and peace, human rights, national self-determination, humanitarian intervention and world poverty will be analysed within the context of justice in world affairs.

Assessment

Essay 1500 words 30%

Essay 2500 words 50%

Seminar/online participation 20%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$755$755$2269$2442

* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.