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PAIS316 Pacific Politics
Updated: 11 September 2009| Credit Points | 6 |
| Offering | Not offered in 2010 |
| Intensive School(s) | None |
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. |
| Pre-requisites | 12cp in Asian Societies or International Relations or Political and International Science or Political Science or any 24cp or candidature in a postgraduate award |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | INRE216 or INRE316 or INRE416 or PAIS416 or PAIS516 or POLS216 or POLS316 or POLS402 |
| Notes | offered in odd numbered years |
| Combined Units |
PAIS516 - Pacific Politics |
| Coordinator(s) | Karin Von Strokirch (kvonstro@une.edu.au) |
| Unit Description |
This unit addresses topical themes in Pacific Islands politics. It explores the interaction between traditional culture and democratisation. Factors contributing to weak states, coups and ethnic conflict in the Melanesian arc of instability are analysed. Case studies include Fiji, Solmon Islands, Papua New Guinea and West Papua. The nature and scope of regional cooperation on security and sustainable development are assessed. Australia's role in the region is a focus of enquiry with regard to leardership, aid and intervention. |
| Materials | Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. |
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |