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Convenor: Dr. Tiziana Torresi
Email: tiziana.torresi@adelaide.edu.au
Room: Napier 413; Office hours, by appointment

1	Knowledge of a variety of critical theoretical approaches to contemporary security issues
2	To stimulate critical reflection on contemporary security practices
3	Knowledge of a number of normative theoretical frameworks for thinking about global political justice
4	Greater understanding of international politics and its dynamics
5	Greater understanding of political change
6	Enhanced skills in research, synthesis, organisation and presentation of information
7	Ability to read reflectively and critically a diverse range of texts and to critically evaluate arguments
8	Ability to engage in constructive and respectful discussion in a seminar setting and to work cooperatively in a group
9	An ability to work independently and manage time effectively

There is no textbook for this curse, all readings will be availble on line through the 最新糖心Vlog library.

Detailed information will be given in class and through MyUni

We will be using a number of online resources, including online lectures, detailed information will be given in class and through MyUni.

Consult MyUni for detailed information on weekly teaching and learning activities.

You must expect to dedicate a number of hours weekly to readiing, on-line lectures and podcasts as well as specific tutorial prepapration. 

All information is available on MyUni.

There are no specififc course requirements. 

Tutorial Participation, Attendance and Activities 10 %, Small Group Research Experience 20%. Research Essay 40 %, Multiple Choice Tests 30 %

No specififc additional requirements

Assessment

There are four assessment tasks for this course. They all develop and test different skills and facets of your knowledge and understanding of the material, and therefore help you on your progress as well as give everybody the chance to express their strengths. The tutorial participation encourages you -and tests- your ability to engage in constructive argument, problem-solving and thinking quickly on your feet. The small group research exercise fosters and tests your research skills as well as your ability to work in a group. The research essay will help you develop your skills in critical thinking, ability to construct a convincing argument, research and communication. The multiple-choice tests will test your knowledge base and understanding throughout the course.

All submissions through MyUni.

Tutorial Participation, Attendance and Activities 10 %
Small Group Research Experience 20%
Research Essay 40 %
Multiple Choice Tests 30 %

Tutorial Participation, Attendance and Activities 10 %

Tutorial participation: Students will be assessed on their participation in tutorial discussions. Students are expected to contribute actively to class discussions. Consistent participation showing familiarity with, and reflection on, each week’s assigned readings is strongly encouraged. It is expected that all students will read, at least, the essential readings in advance of each tutorial, this is a compulsory aspect of the course. This is very important to the functioning of the course and your own learning experience!

Small Group Research Experience, Country Report, 1500 words excluding bibliography 20%

We will be engaging in a small group research exercise that will run for the whole semester. Full details will be given in class. For this research exercise, you will be asked to hand in a short country report on an issue relevant to security studies. Submission through MyUni, I do not need a hard copy. Please submit only one copy per group. Due on Friday, October 19, by 23,59.

Research essay, 2000 words, excluding bibliography 40%

For the research essay, I am expecting you to provide a clear, critical, reflective, well-supported argument in your own voice. You can make up your own question (but please discuss it with me at some point!) or pick one of the questions provided (there are available on MyUni under “Assessment”) There must be evidence of independent research. Reference properly, and do not forget a bibliography. I accept all (academic) referencing styles, as long as you are consistent. You can go over the work limit by about 10-20%, but no more! Submission through MyUni, I do not need a hard copy. Due on Friday, November 2, by 23,59.

Multiple choice tests, worth 30%

The tests are a standard multiple choice test, they will cover only topics that we have discussed in the course, either in the lectures, the readings or the workshops. The tests are online, and can be accessed through MyUni. You are required to complete a test every week starting in week 2; 5-6 questions, you have 30 minutes. Due every Sunday by 23,59. I suggest you complete your test after you listen to the lecture and read the essential readings. If you miss a test you can submit a 5oo-word critical reflection on the week’s topic. This can be either answering a reading question, responding to one of the readings (either essential or suggested) or a general reflection on the topic. Due by the end of week 12.

All submissions through MyUni.