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School of Politics and International Relations · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course provides a broad introduction to the study of international relations. As a field of study, international relations focuses on the political, military, economic, and cultural interaction of state and non-state actors at the global level. The field therefore encompasses a diverse array of topics, from the causes of war to the politics of development, from international institutions to the environment. In this course, we begin by exploring the key concepts, foundational events, issues, and processes of international relations in order to provide the general knowledge and analytic tools necessary to understand, evaluate, and respond to a complex array of problems in the contemporary world.
Typical assessment may include, but is not restricted to: exams, assignments, quizzes, presentations, participation and other assessment as appropriate. See class summary for final details for 2025.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 34 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures (which will be recorded) and 10 hours of tutorials and tutorial-like activities; and b) 96 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
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