AIR292 - Study Tour: America and the International System
Unit details
| Year | 2018 unit information |
|---|---|
| Offering information: | This unit is offered in alternate years 2018, 2020 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 3: Study Tour |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | Cai Wilkinson |
| Prerequisite: | Successful completion of 2 units from AIR101, AIR102, AIR108 or AIR120 plus completion of at least 2 level 2 International Relations/Middle East Studies units. Students must have completed at least 8 credit points in their course, otherwise by permission of Unit chair. All students to seek permission from unit chair to enrol. |
| 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:Study tours will be confirmed by April 2018. Contact the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) team for queries: ARTSED Work Integrated Learning. | |
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, 30%, 1000 words
Journal, 30%, 1000 words
Presentation, 40%
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