Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Sheryn Lee
Y3A 227
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This graduate seminar introduces students to the foundational concepts, methods and theories that underlie contemporary research and debate in international security studies. For the first half of session, we will examine the different theoretical approaches to International Security from rational choice to cognitive and biological approaches. In the second half of session, we will examine the major debates in International Security, from the causes of war and conditions of peace to the question of internally directed political violence.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Throughout the session, academic skills sessions will be held to assist students in the preparation of their assessments. Students are also encouraged to actively contact the unit convenor with any questions and if they need additional guidance on their assessments.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Engagement | 20% | Yes | Ongoing |
Literature Review | 30% | No | Week 7 |
Research Essay | 50% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
Ongoing assessment. Hurdle assessment. For internal students, engagement and active participation in a one-hour lecture and one-hour tutorial each week (11/13 sessions) is expected. For external students, engagement and actie participation in a minimum of 11/13 online forums is required. (minimum 250 words and maximum 500 words).
Engagement involves reflective thinking on the focus questions, demonstrating critical thinking and understanding of the required readings, as well as demonstrated ability to address the focus questions with regards to all unit materials (readings, and pre-recorded lectures and seminars). Engagement in seminar activities must be completed by the end of the week (for example, if the week begins on Monday 1 August, the week ends on the following Sunday 7 August). Engagement will not be counted beyond the allocated timeframe. Grades are Pass/Fail.
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 30%
This review of the literature which aims for students to demonstrate critical understanding of the theoretical approaches of International Security. This mid-term assessment is a 1500-word review and students must choose a topic from Weeks 2-6 i.e.:
All of the required readings must be reviewed together in one literature review—it is not three separate reviews of each reading. Research for the literature review should go beyond the required readings (a good place to start is the recommended readings), and the aim is to demonstrate critical understanding of the literature. Each literature review should:
In this regard, each literature review should place the authors in their specific context, the broader context of the debate and how the text made an impact on the field of study, demonstrate understanding of the methods and values behind each text, and evaluate the key arguments made and why it has continuing relevance to the field. In this regard, the reviews should reflect that the student has completed the readings, but they should not be summaries of the readings.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%
The completion of a research essay is intended to encourage students to develop core disciplinary knowledge, enhance research skills, display effective communication through academic writing, and demonstrate original and critical thinking. This final assessment is 3000-word essay and students must choose one essay question from a list of five based on the topics from Weeks 7-13, i.e.:
Questions will be released by Week 4 on the iLearn site.
DELIVERY AND RESOURCES
UNIT REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS
REQUIRED READINGS
TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED
SUBMITTING ASSESSMENT TASKS
LATE SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENT TASKS
WORD LIMITS FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS
REASSESSMENT OF ASSIGNMENTS DURING THE SEMESTER
STAFF AVAILABILITY
Sheryn Lee, will be away between Weeks 2-4, and therefore changes have been made to the unit schedule accordingly. however, the same content will be taught. Sheryn will still be contactable by email.
Week 1 Realist Approaches
Week 2 NO CLASS
Week 3 NO CLASS
Week 4 NO CLASS
Week 5 Institutionalist Approaches
Week 6 Liberal Approaches
Week 7 Ideational & Identity-Based Approaches | Cognitive & Bureaucratic Approaches
MID-SESSION BREAK (18 SEPTEMBER 2017 to 1 OCTOBER 2017)
Week 8 War and Conflict
Week 9 Peace and Peacekeeping
Week 10 Domestic Institutions and Preferences
Week 11 Emerging and Disruptive Technologies
Week 12 Unipolarity
Week 13 Civil War and Ethnic Conflict
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_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
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.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Date | Description |
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19/06/2017 | change to unit convenor as tutor no longer available to teach |
14/06/2017 | changes to wording for engagement assessment to remove participation for active participation |