AIR292 - Study Tour: America and the International System
Unit details
| Year | 2014 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3 2014 Study Tour |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | D Coldicott |
| Prerequisite: | Successful completion of AIR108 and AIR120 plus completion of at least 2 level 2 IR/MES units. Students must have completed at least 8cp in their course. Otherwise by permission of Unit chair. |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Contact hours: | Delivery methods: intensive mode, but supported also through Cloud-based resources and activities. Pre-departure readings: 4 hours. Pre-departure workshop session (conducted by Study Abroad Office), including preparation: 8 hours. In country: 10 days x 8 hours = 80 hours. Total: approx. 92 hours. |
Note:Cloud (online) teaching methods and independent learning activities require access to 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 provides an experiential approach to learning about America’s role in the international political system and the role of International Organisations such as the UN, IMF and World Bank. Via their learning about key aspects of American history, politics and culture, students are encouraged to explore and reflect upon how American history, culture and politics informs the study of International Relations as a discipline and their own understanding of contemporary international politics.
Assessment
Pre departure report, (1000 words) 30%
Journal, 1000 words (5 x 200 words) 30%
Video presentation, (10-12 minutes) 40%
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.