POLITICS 106 : Global Politics
Arts
2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
This course introduces students to the study of global politics and international relations, and provides a foundation for the Politics and International Relations course offerings at Stages II and III and in postgraduate study. Topics include the historical emergence of states and the international system, the role of ideas and practices of colonialism and security, and the global pursuit of power, security, order, prosperity and emancipation. The focus is on how international organisations, states and non-state actors raise and address global challenges such as security and human insecurity, humanitarian intervention and peacebuilding, global gender, race, class, ethnic and other inequalities, development and poverty, economic governance in a globalised world, environmental degradation and the achievement of respect for human rights and cultural diversity. The course also introduces a range of international relations theories.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Able to make competent use of the library and other sources of information to perform research tasks and to define areas of inquiry and research in the preparation of essays and writing tasks. (Capability 1.2 and 5.2)
- Able to conceptualise theoretical problems, recognise the contested nature of international relations theories, and be able to both form and express arguments critically and succinctly through essay writing, tutorial discussion, in exams and presentations (Capability 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 4.2, 6.1 and 6.3)
- Understand the key shifts in global politics and international relations, including key events and issues covered in the course, and be able to demonstrate engagement with these (Capability 1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.3)
- Develop the ability to present arguments intelligibly and economically relevant to the topics being analysed and debated in this subject. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 and 5.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | 50% | Individual Examination |
| Essay | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments | 10% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
Learning Resources
John Bayliss, Steve Smith and Patricia Owens (eds.) The Globalization of World Politics: An Introduction to International Relations 8th Edition (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019).
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect two hours of lectures, a one-hour tutorial, five hours of reading and thinking about the content, and two hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation per week.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information,
look at this Canvas page (https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894),
which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.