Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Vincent Williams
Contact via vince.williams@mq.edu.au
Y3A 241
As detailed on the iLearn site
Julian Droogan
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPICT or PGDipPICT or GradDipPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or PGDipIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStud or PGCertIntSecStud or GradCertIntSecStud or MIntPubDip
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Since the end of the Cold War the nature and scale of humanitarian intervention and peacekeeping operations under the auspices of the United Nations and regional bodies have become a key feature of the evolving international security environment. Why these operations occur, who authorises them, who becomes involved, what underpins them from a legal and ethical perspective and what challenges they face will all be examined and critically analysed in this unit. In addition, an evaluation of theories behind concepts such as responsibility to protect and their practical application through a series of case studies will provide students with a deep understanding of this crucial dynamic of the 21st century.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Introductory Essay | 20% | Week 3 (see iLearn) |
Annotated Bibliographies | 30% | Weeks 6 and 8 (see iLearn) |
Research Paper | 50% | Week 12 (see iLearn) |
Due: Week 3 (see iLearn)
Weighting: 20%
For details on this assignment please refer to the unit iLearn site.
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of topic comprehension, argument, written expression, referencing, essay structure and organization.
Due: Weeks 6 and 8 (see iLearn)
Weighting: 30%
This assignment consists of two parts and involves the writing and submission of three annotated bibliographies for each part (a total of six)
For details on this assignment please refer to the unit iLearn site.
A detailed marking matrix and a guide on the preparation of annotated bibliographies is available to enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes the demonstration of analysis and evaluation skills, commentary on writing styles and the application of clear, grammatically correct written expression.
Due: Week 12 (see iLearn)
Weighting: 50%
For details on this assignment please refer to the unit iLearn site.
A detailed marking matrix is available to enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of topic comprehension, argument, written expression, referencing and research paper structure and organization.
UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
You should spend an average of at least 12 hours per week on this unit. This includes listening to pre-recorded lectures prior to seminar discussions and reading weekly required readings detailed in iLearn.
Internal students are expected to attend all seminar sessions and external students are expected to contribute to on-line discussions.
Students are required to submit all major assessment tasks in order to pass the unit.
REQUIRED READINGS
The citations for all the required readings for this unit are available to enrolled students through the unit iLearn site and at Macquarie University's Library EReserve site. Electronic copies of required readings may be accessed at the EReserve site.
RECOMMENDED READINGS
Recommended readings will be posted to the unit iLearn site as Session 2 progresses.
While there is no prescribed textbook for this unit students may consider obtaining a copy of Collins, A. (ed) Contemporary Security Studies, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 3rd Edition, 2013
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
Personal PC and internet access are essential for this unit. Basic computer skills and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
This unit has an online presence. Login is via: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/
Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet. Mobile devices alone are not sufficient.
For technical support go to: http://mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/informatics/help
For student quick guides on the use of iLearn go to: http://mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
The unit can only be accessed by enrolled students online through http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
SUBMITTING ASSESSMENT TASKS
All assessment tasks are to be submitted, marked and returned electronically. This will only happen through the unit iLearn site.
Assessment tasks must be submitted either as a PDF or MS word document by the due date.
All assessment tasks will be subject to a 'TurnitIn' review as an automatic part of the submission process.
Assessment tasks must be submitted with a plagiarism declaration. This is achieved automatically as part of the task submission process through grademark
The granting of extensions of up to one week are at the discretion of the unit convenor. Any requests for extensions must be made in writing before the due date for the submission of the assessment task. Extensions beyond one week are subject to the university Disruption's Policy. (http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html#purpose).
LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS
There is a penalty for the the late submission of assessment tasks. If an assignment is submitted late it will initially be marked as if it had been submitted on time. However, 5%of the weighting allocated for the assignment will then be deducted from the mark the student initially achieves in the assessment task for each day it is late. For example if the assessment task's weighting is 20, 1.00 mark per day will be deducted from the initial mark given per day it is late ie a task initially given 15/20 but which is submitted four days late will lose 4 x 1.00 marks. That means 15/20-4marks=11/20. It is this second mark which will be recorded in gradebook.
The same principle applies if a student seeks and is granted an extension and the assessment task is submitted later than the amended submission date.
WORD LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS
Stated word limits do not include references, bibliography, or title page.
Word limits can generally deviate by 10% either over or under the stated figure.
If the number of words exceeds the limit by more than 10%, then penalties will apply. These penalties are 5% of the awarded mark for every 100 words over the word limit. If a paper is 300 words over, for instance, it will lose 3 x 5% = 15% of the total mark awarded for the assignment. This percentage is taken off the total mark, i.e. if a paper was graded at a credit (65%) and was 300 words over, it would be reduced by 15 marks to a pass (50%)
REASSESSMENT OF ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE SESSION
Macquarie University operates a Grade Appeal Policy in cases where students feel their work was graded inappropriately (http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html). This process involves all assignments submitted for that unit being reassessed. However, in exceptional cases students may request that a single piece of work is reassessed.
Module 1 - Establishing the Framework
Module 2 - The United Nations-an introduction
Module 3 - The United Nations-the legal dimension
Module 4 - Humanitarian Intervention
Module 5 - The United Nations and Intervention
Module 6 - Commanding United Nations Operations
Module 7 - Operating in Conflict Environments-Negotiating, the Media and NGOs
Module 8 - Intervention Failures
Module 9 - The Iraq story and the complexity of themes
Module 10 - African interventions
Module 11 - The United Nations and nation building
Module 12 - Outsourcing Interventions
Module 13 - Whereto with humanitarian intervention and peacekeeping
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Disruption to Studies Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html The Disruption to Studies Policy is effective from March 3 2014 and replaces the Special Consideration Policy.
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
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