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The International System - IRPG840

This unit provides an introductory overview of global politics focusing on the changing role of sovereign states and the international state system from a world historical perspective and in the context of globalisation. The unit examines different forms of international systems, including empires; issues such as war, peace and diplomacy; ideas about culture, world order and international society, and current developments in globalisation and regionalisation.

Credit Points: 4
When Offered:

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

S2 Evening - Session 2, North Ryde, Evening

S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None)

Staff Contact(s): Professor Stephanie Lawson
Prerequisites:

Admission to MIntRel or PGDipIntRel or PGCertIntRel or MIntCommMIntRel or MIntBusMIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or MTransInterMIntRel or MAppAnth or PGDipAppAnth or MConfInt or MDevCult or PGDipDevCult or MPP or PGDipPP or MIntPubDip Prerequisite Information

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Unit Designation(s):

Arts

Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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