IRSST104-18B (HAM)

Introduction to International Security

15 Points

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Division of Arts, Social Sciences and Law
School of Social Sciences
Political Science and Public Policy

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Convenor(s)

Joe Burton

Joe Burton
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J.2.23
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joe.burton@waikato.ac.nz

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: frances.douch@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This course is an introduction to the study of international security. It examines a variety of contemporary security issues and explores how and why conflict emerges in the international system.
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Paper Structure

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This course is taught via two one-hour lectures per week and a one hour weekly tutorial. Tutorials will begin in week 2 of the course and will be used to discuss course content in more detail and to provide assistance with assessment.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Learning outcomes
    1. Critically analyse conceptual and theoretical approaches to the study of international security
    2. Critically analyse a variety of contemporary security issues
    3. Write a structured and well-researched essay about debates and issues in international security
    The teaching and learning objectives are to equip students with knowledge of the field of security studies including conceptual approaches to the topic and empirical case studies. Students will gain an understanding of some of the core issues in international security, develop research and writing skills, and understand some of the key scholarly debates in security studies.
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Assessment for the course will be in the form of two essays (CLOs 1, 2 and 3) and 2 in class tests (CLOs 1 and 2)

The assessment is designed to develop students' writing skills, analytical skills, to encourage independent thinking and learning, and to assess knowledge of the subject area gained through the course.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Essay 1
9 Aug 2018
1:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. In class test 1
16 Aug 2018
1:00 AM
20
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
3. Essay 2
27 Sep 2018
1:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. In class test 2
11 Oct 2018
12:00 AM
20
  • Hand-in: In Lecture
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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The required textbook for this course is:

Contemporary Security Studies, 4th Edition

by Alan Collins

These are available to purchase from Bennetts Bookshop.

All students are required to have a copy of this book.

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Online Support

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This course uses Moodle and presumes that all enrolled students will check it regularly for course information.
Additional information and any changes to the timetable or lecture and tutorial programme will be advised by email, announced in lectures, and posted on the course Moodle site.
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Workload

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Students should spend approximately 150 hours on this course over the semester. This equates to 12.5 hours per week and includes working on and preparing for all assessment items.
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