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Last updated: 4 June 2021
Not offered 2021, re-offered 2022:
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)
Nil
D305 students must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60%, otherwise Nil
Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2-hour seminar per week
1 x 2-hour seminar per week (recordings provided)
Many important policy decisions are now made at the regional levels. The rise of regionalisms poses challenges, but also brings new opportunities for policymakers. Decision makers are now required to balance regional and national interests and to reassess economic, political and strategic policies and priorities in the context of changing regional dynamics. This unit examines these dynamics and explores the theory and practice of regionalism in international relations. It helps students gain systematic understanding of the impact of regionalism in international governance and national policymaking. We begin by examining the theoretical approaches to regionalism by focusing on realism, liberalism and constructivism. We will then assess the development of regional conflicts and cooperation in three main areas: economics, politics and security. To illustrate the key issues involved in these areas, the unit will focus on regional politics in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and examine the ways key regional organisations and groups influence regional, international and national policies. By focusing on different regions, this course will also help students understand comparative politics in international relations.
Develop a clear understanding of the significance of regionalism and the practice of regionalisation in international politics and the scholarly debates surrounding differing interpretations and explanations of regionalisation in international politics
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving
GLO8: Global citizenship
ULO2
Develop a clear understanding of the role of regional institutions in policymaking
ULO3
Apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study of international relations to the analysis of regionalism
GLO3: Digital literacy
GLO6: Self-management
ULO4
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the origins and evolution of regionalism, including contemporary changes underway
ULO5
Evaluate different interpretations and practices of regionalism
ULO6
Gather, organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of secondary and some primary source
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: AIR753 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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