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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Jon Cottam
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
50cp at 2000 level or above
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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 unit critically examines how the Australian government formulates its national security policy. The unit explores the historical development of Australia's national security policy by surveying the different cultural, political and geographic factors that have helped shape Australia's perceptions of its own security. The unit then pivots to discuss the most pressing national security challenges currently facing Australia. The unit concludes by examining current debates among Australian security scholars, practitioners and commentators on how best to respond to these emerging security threats and challenges. By the end of this unit, students will possess the ability to weigh different national security policy options and argue persuasively for their preferred course of action. |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Due: 11 pm Friday 20 March 2020
Weighting: 20%
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On successful completion you will be able to:
Due: 11 pm Thursday 9 April 2020 and 11 pm Friday 5 June 2020
Weighting: 30%
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On successful completion you will be able to:
Due: 11 pm Thursday 21 May 2020
Weighting: 40%
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On successful completion you will be able to:
Due: Weekly from weeks 2-13
Weighting: 10%
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26/02/2020 | Amendment to the opinion piece due date. |