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POIR1080 – Introduction to Global Politics
2022 – Session 2, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Sung-Young Kim
Room B257, 25 Wally’s Walk Building B, Faculty of Arts Precinct
TBA
Tutor (OUA and External Students)
Sandey Fitzgerald
TBA
Tutor
Marty Kear
TBA
Guest Lecturer
Nina Markovic
TBA
Guest Lecturer and Tutor
Andrew Kapos
TBA
Caitlin Kordis
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Credit points
10
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Prerequisites
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Global politics is often dramatic and contentious covering big picture dilemmas such as what are the causes of war and peace? How do we find solutions to shared global problems like climate change and preventing the spread of nuclear weapons? How do we make sense of persistent poverty and underdevelopment in some parts of the world but not others? Whose political ideas matter most and why? Finally, what have been the implications of globalisation for world politics? This unit equips students with the tools to understand the forces that shape the world we live in by introducing them to the key issues, institutions, ideas and actors involved in global politics. The first section of the unit outlines the historical context, key theories and concepts, and fundamental institutions of contemporary global politics. The second section covers important contemporary issues including security challenges, climate change, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, global inequality, the role of culture, religion and identity in global politics, great power rivalry, and globalisation. The unit gives students the foundations necessary for undertaking a major in International Relations or Politics.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Understand and evaluate the role of historical events and the meanings that have been attributed to them in world politics.
- ULO2: Apply and develop further independent research skills required to discover relevant evidence to support academic arguments.
- ULO3: Understand and apply the academic skills required to write cogently and to structure arguments in a logical order.
- ULO4: Critically engage with and analyse the key issues and challenges that are the current focus of world politics.
- ULO5: Understand, explain and apply the key concepts, theories, methods, and issues relevant to the study of International Relations at an introductory level.
- ULO6: Identify and understand the defining debates in the field of Global Politics.
General Assessment Information
Essays may be FAILED for the following reasons
1. Plagiarism – for example, where sentences or paragraphs are taken word-for-word or nearly word-for-word from another source and presented as original expression. See the University's Academic Honesty Policy (link below) for an in-depth explanation of what constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism is taken very seriously by the Convenor and the Department generally.All suspected incidents of plagiarism will be referred to a Faculty Academic Integrity Officer for review, which may result in a range of penalties, including a zero grade for an assessment task.
2. Excessive use of direct quotes may result in a fail grade. As a general rule, no more than 10% of the overall word length of a research paper should appear in direct quotes. Students must try to express their ideas and arguments in their own words as much as possible. This demonstrates true understanding.
3. Identical or nearly identical essays will be referred to a Faculty Academic Integrity Officer for review and potential penalty – regardless of the original authorship.
4. Work that is significantly below the required word length.
5. Essays written with poor English grammar and expression may be failed if the marker is unable to understand the argument(s) raised.
6. Work that has been previously submitted and assessed in other units (and this unit if you have failed previously) that is then re-submitted for assessment for this unit, in whole or part, will be referred to an Academic Integrity Officer for review and potential penalty. This is defined as 'self-plagiarism' under the Academic Honesty Policy.
Examination
The only exception to taking an examination at the designated time (above) is where a student has experienced 'unexpected, unavoidable and serious circumstances' that prevented them from completing the paper, that can be documented. In these circumstances, the student should consider applying for 'Special Consideration'. Consult the Special Consideration Policy (below) for further information about what criteria must be met.
If a Supplementary Examination is granted as a result of the Special Consideration process, the examination will be scheduled after the conclusion of the official examination period.
You are advised that it is Macquarie University policy not to set early examinations for individuals or groups of students. All students are expected to ensure that they are available to take the exam as scheduled.
Extensions
Any student seeking an extension of time to submit their major research essay must apply formally for 'special consideration' using the ask.mq.edu.au system.
Applications should be made before the due date for the assignment.
Whilst we do understand that many or most students support themselves through paid employment, extensions cannot be granted on this basis alone. Students must manage their time and workloads accordingly. Essay topics will be made available early in the semester leaving sufficient time for essay preparation. Meeting deadlines for assignments is treated very seriously in this course. Note that the penalties for late submission are high under the Faculty of Arts new policy.
Late Assessment Submission Penalty
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a mark of ‘0’ (zero) will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue.
This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic.
Assignment Submission
Hard copy submission of assignments will not be required for this course. All assignments are to be submitted online using the ilearn website for this unit. A Turnitin link for submission for the research essay, quiz and final exam will be set up there. Comments and grades will also be available online.
Turn-it-in
All written work in this course is required to be uploaded using the Turnitin link provided on the ilearn website for this unit. Turnitin is a type of anti-plagiarism software used by the university. Work that is not uploaded using the Turnitin link on ilearn will not be graded and will receive a mark of zero.
Re-submission of assessment tasks
Re-submission of assessment tasks is not allowed in this unit. Please consult with your tutor or the Convenor before handing in any assessment task if you have any questions. Also, see the section below titled 'student support' for details about workshops on research skills, essay writing, and plagiarism available to all students in the first weeks of the semester.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Final Examination | 35% | No | 6/11/22 |
| Research Essay | 40% | No | 6/10/22 |
| Quiz | 15% | No | 25/8/22 |
| Discussion Board Participation | 10% | No | Ongoing |
Final Examination
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 31 hours
Due: 6/11/22
Weighting: 35%
Final exam will be administered online as a timed take home exam. See iLearn for more information
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and evaluate the role of historical events and the meanings that have been attributed to them in world politics.
- Understand and apply the academic skills required to write cogently and to structure arguments in a logical order.
- Critically engage with and analyse the key issues and challenges that are the current focus of world politics.
- Understand, explain and apply the key concepts, theories, methods, and issues relevant to the study of International Relations at an introductory level.
- Identify and understand the defining debates in the field of Global Politics.
Research Essay
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 31 hours
Due: 6/10/22
Weighting: 40%
Research Essay
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and evaluate the role of historical events and the meanings that have been attributed to them in world politics.
- Apply and develop further independent research skills required to discover relevant evidence to support academic arguments.
- Understand and apply the academic skills required to write cogently and to structure arguments in a logical order.
- Critically engage with and analyse the key issues and challenges that are the current focus of world politics.
- Understand, explain and apply the key concepts, theories, methods, and issues relevant to the study of International Relations at an introductory level.
- Identify and understand the defining debates in the field of Global Politics.
Quiz
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 16 hours
Due: 25/8/22
Weighting: 15%
Quiz - see details on ilearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and evaluate the role of historical events and the meanings that have been attributed to them in world politics.
- Critically engage with and analyse the key issues and challenges that are the current focus of world politics.
- Understand, explain and apply the key concepts, theories, methods, and issues relevant to the study of International Relations at an introductory level.
- Identify and understand the defining debates in the field of Global Politics.
Discussion Board Participation
Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 36 hours
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 10%
Online Discussion Board Participation
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Understand and evaluate the role of historical events and the meanings that have been attributed to them in world politics.
- Critically engage with and analyse the key issues and challenges that are the current focus of world politics.
- Understand, explain and apply the key concepts, theories, methods, and issues relevant to the study of International Relations at an introductory level.
- Identify and understand the defining debates in the field of Global Politics.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
Lectures, Tutorials and Online Discussion Board
Lectures: All lectures will be held on campus on Tuesdays 11am-1pm at the T1 Theatre (29 Wally's Walk). All lectures will be recorded and uploaded from week to week on the ilearn site for this unit - see https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2022/Reports/List.aspx for timetabling information.
Tutorials: On-campus students are required to actively engage with the reading materials and lectures and will be assessed accordignly via participation in one 1-hour tutorial per week - see https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2022/Reports/List.aspx for timetabling information.
Online Discussion Boards: OUA and external students are required to actively engage with the reading materials and lectures and will be assessed accordingly via student contributions to online discussion boards that will be set up each week on the ilearn site for this unit. Details will be provided on the ilearn site.
Textbook
The following textbook will be used in this course and is required for purchase:
Andrew Heywood, Global Politics, 2nd Edition 2014, Palgrave MacMillan Press
Paperback - ISBN 9781137349262
E-book - Ebook - 9781137349279
The publisher works closely with Booktopia. Likewise, if you would like to purchase the eBook, this can be made through VitalSource. Both links can be found below. [Note: it normally takes 5-8 days for a book deloiver but, under current supply chain shortages, may take siognificantly longer. So, please purchase as soon as possible.]
Global Politics, 2nd edition by A. Heywood | 9781137349262 | Booktopia
https://bulk-store.vitalsource.com/en-au/products/global-politics-andrew-heywood-v9781137349279
[Please note that only a limited number of hardcopies of the textbook will be available in the library. The textbook will also be available for download/printing online via the libary - however, there are user access restrictions and copy restrictions in place.]
Additional required readings will be available through the library and ilearn.
Technologies Used
This unit has an online presence on ilearn. Students will require access to reliable Internet and a computer. Students must login to this site, and also their student email account each week.
To login go to: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/index.php
Unit Schedule
Week 1 - An Introduction to the study of Global Politics 26 July
Week 2 - The Historical Context: Political Systems in World History 2 August
Week 3 - The Historical Context: IR in the Twentieth Century 9 August
Week 4 - Theories of International Relations 16 August
Week 5 - Essay Writing and Research Skills 23 August
Quiz - covering material in weeks 1-4
Quiz released on ilearn 11.55am Wednesday 24 August 2022 and remains open until 11.55pm Thursday 25 August 2022. You will be given 1 hour to answer the Quiz questions once you enter the quiz.
Week 6 - Security/Insecurity 30 August
Week 7 - International Political Economy 6 September
MID-SEMESTER RECESS
Week 8 - The Global Governance Challenge 27 September
Week 9 - NO LECTURE AND TUTORIALS 4 October
Research Essay 11.55pm Wednesday 6 October 2022
Week 10 - Religion, Culture, and Identity in Global Politics 11 October
Week 11 - Global Environmental Issues 18 October
Week 12 - Great Power Transitions 25 October
Week 13 - STUDY WEEK 1 November
No lectures or Tutorials - use the time to revise
FINAL EXAM DUE: Paper released on Saturday 5th of November 2022 at 11.55am and is due for submission by 11.55 pm on Sunday 6th of November 2022.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
The Writing Centre
The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
Macquarie University offers a range of Student Support Services including:
- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
Student Enquiries
Got a question? Ask us via AskMQ, or contact Service Connect.
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Changes since First Published
| Date | Description |
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| 13/07/2022 | Dates of week-by-week unit schedule updated |
Unit information based on version 2022.02 of the Handbook