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POLITICS 356
: Ethno-Political Violence: Hate Crimes to Genocide2020 Semester Two (1205)
Examines the causes and prevention of ethno-political violence. Forms of violence examined include: hate crimes; ethnic and religious conflict; revolution, insurgency and civil war; mass killings and genocide. Students will become familiar with the main theories and explanations of this violence, numerous case studies and policies for their prevention.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or POLITICS 106 and 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights
Outline is not available yet
3877
POLITICS 709
: Political Extremism2020 Semester One (1203)
Considers the political context behind a range of forms of modern extremism, including fascism and other forms of dictatorship, genocide, the persecution of minorities, far-right white nationalism, and religious and political terrorism. Investigate cases such as the Nazi regime; Stalin’s Soviet Union; the Cambodian, Indonesian and other genocides; al Qaeda; Islamic State / ISIS; and neo-Nazis so as to identify common pathways to extremism.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3878
POLITICS 710
: The Security-Development Nexus2020 Semester One (1203)
The security-development nexus has become the leading paradigm for international interventions since the end of the Cold War, especially since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. This course engages with the advanced theoretical, normative and operational underpinnings of the ‘nexus’. The theoretical learning will then allow students to critically analyse the political economy and operational outcomes of international interventions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3879
POLITICS 737
: Directed Research2025 Semester Two (1255)
Supervised research on an approved topic or topics.
To complete this course students must enrol in POLITICS 737 A and B, or POLITICS 737
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POLITICS 737
: Directed Research2025 Semester One (1253)
Supervised research on an approved topic or topics.
To complete this course students must enrol in POLITICS 737 A and B, or POLITICS 737
Outline is not available yet
3881
POLITICS 740
: Revolutions, Ideas and Media2021 Semester One (1213)
Revolutions are politics writ large, moments when political reality and political aspirations collide and erupt in often epochal transformations. This course explores the idea, and the realities, of historical and modern revolutions as sources of insight into politics and societal change, with particular attention to the key role of 'the people', public opinion and the media.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3882
POLITICS 756
: New Zealand Government2024 Semester Two (1245)
An examination of the composition, functions and powers of New Zealand's political institutions under MMP. Analyses the extent to which factors such as political leadership, policy, electoral and parliamentary tactics, and relations between the major and minor parties contribute to a government's success.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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3883
POLITICS 770
: Ethnic Conflict and Civil War2021 Semester One (1213)
Students examine the comparative literature on civil war, mass killings and conflict prevention, and apply this scholarship to past and contemporary cases of violent conflict. In doing so, they learn to carry out two policy-relevant tasks: identify common causes of violence and assess which policies of prevention work best in different contexts.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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3884
POLITICS 776
: Media and Politics in an Age of Globalisation2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores the relationship between media and politics, domestically and internationally, within a changing global context. Students will critically engage with key theories in political communication scholarship, such as agenda-setting, priming, framing, silencing and informational effects within the new media dynamics, which includes multiple new media outlets (such as state and private media), platforms, technologies and faster delivery.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3885
POLITICS 776
: Media and Politics in an Age of Globalisation2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores the relationship between media and politics, domestically and internationally, within a changing global context. Students will critically engage with key theories in political communication scholarship, such as agenda-setting, priming, framing, silencing and informational effects within the new media dynamics, which includes multiple new media outlets (such as state and private media), platforms, technologies and faster delivery.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3886
POLITICS 898
: PhD Thesis in Politics and International Relations2021 Doctoral Academic Year (1219)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
3887
RUSSIAN 100
: Beginners' Russian 12021 Semester One (1213)
A beginner's course using multi-media (computer) materials that presumes no prior knowledge of Russian, with emphasis on a range of language skills – listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and the essential grammar of Russian.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3888
RUSSIAN 100G
: Beginners' Russian 12021 Semester One (1213)
A beginner's course using multi-media (computer) materials that presumes no prior knowledge of Russian, with emphasis on a range of language skills –listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and the essential grammar of Russian.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3889
RUSSIAN 101
: Beginners' Russian 22020 Semester Two (1205)
A continuation of RUSSIAN 100. More practice with written and spoken Russian, fundamental grammar, and authentic texts.
Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 100 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3890
RUSSIAN 200
: Intermediate Russian 12021 Semester One (1213)
A revision of the grammar covered at Stage I, with more vocabulary building, reading of authentic journalistic and literary texts, and practice of listening and speaking.
Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 101 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Restriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3891
RUSSIAN 201
: Intermediate Russian 22020 Semester Two (1205)
Builds on skills obtained in RUSSIAN 200 with special emphasis on practical work, spoken Russian and development of aural-oral skills.
Prerequisite: RUSSIAN 200 or approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Restriction: RUSSIAN 210. May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3892
SAMOAN 101
: Samoan Language 12020 Semester One (1203)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Samoan as well as allowing them to develop basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3893
SAMOAN 101G
: Samoan Language 12025 Semester One (1253)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Samoan as well as allowing them to develop basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
3894
SAMOAN 101G
: Samoan Language 12024 Semester One (1243)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Samoan as well as allowing them to develop basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
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SAMOAN 101G
: Samoan Language 12023 Semester One (1233)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Samoan as well as allowing them to develop basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
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SAMOAN 101G
: Samoan Language 12022 Semester One (1223)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Samoan as well as allowing them to develop basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
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SAMOAN 101G
: Samoan Language 12020 Semester One (1203)
Gives students an introduction to the structure of Samoan as well as allowing them to develop basic language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Designed for students with little or no knowledge of the language, and for those with some fluency wishing to understand simple sentence structure and composition.
Restriction: May not be taken if a more advanced language acquisition course in this subject has previously been passed
Outline is not available yet
3898
SAMOAN 301
: Samoan Language 32020 Semester One (1203)
Conversations and speeches will be studied and practised. The contexts and relationships between ordinary and respectful language levels or honorifics of fa'asamoa protocols will be examined.
Prerequisite: SAMOAN 201
Outline is not available yet
3899
SCREEN 300
: Documentary Video Making2021 Semester One (1213)
A practical production course in which students work individually and in groups to develop, shoot and edit short documentaries.
Prerequisite: SCREEN 200, 201 and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: FTVMS 301
Restriction: FTVMS 301
Outline is not available yet
3900
SCREEN 301
: Screenplay Writing2021 Semester Two (1215)
A practical screenwriting course in which students work individually to write screenplays for dramatic short films.
Prerequisite: SCREEN 200, 201 and approval of Academic Head or nominee
Restriction: FTVMS 303
Restriction: FTVMS 303
Outline is not available yet
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