50484 The New World Politics

8cp
Disciplinary Strand – Social, Political and Historical Studies – 300 level

World politics permeates much of our lives, influencing and patterning our behaviour. But how can we understand it? This subject explores recent developments in world politics, covering issues such as war and security, the role of international organisations, markets and corporations, international law and global norms, and the place of the Third World. Issues are debated from a range of perspectives, from state-centred realism, to liberal internationalism, neo-Marxism, feminism, post-colonialism and constructivism. World politics is in a period of turbulence and transformation: the subject investigates the new issues and perspectives.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Detailed subject description.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $849.17
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,800.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.167

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