Overview

This unit is the capstone unit of the International Studies major. It builds on students’ knowledge of International Studies in the context of a directed research project.

Requisites

Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Conduct independent research, using primary and secondary sources in a self-directed way
  • Construct an evidence-based argument that critically evaluates conflicting viewpoints
  • Communicate key issues in international relations in a particular region
  • Effectively design and manage a research project

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Face to Face Contact (Phasing out)
Seminar		3.00 12 weeks 36
Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out)
Readings		2.00 12 weeks 24
Specified Learning Activities (Phasing out)
Various		3.83 12 weeks 46
Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out)
Independent Learning		4.00 11 weeks 44
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
PresentationIndividual 30% 1,2,3,4 
Research ProposalIndividual 20% 1,2,3,4 
Research ReportIndividual 50% 1,2,3,4 

Content

  • Engage with real world international events
  • Examine international relations and current crises in a global context.

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.