PAIS316 Pacific Politics
Updated: 11 November 2008| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level | Level C - Internet access required | |||||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | None | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp in Asian Societies or International Relations or Political and International Science or Political Science or any 24 cp 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 | None | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
PAIS516 - Pacific Politics |
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| Coordinator(s) | Karin Von Strokirch (kvonstro@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit explores topical themes in Pacific Islands politics on a comparative basis. It analyses the interaction between culture and politics, especially in relation to democratisation and ethnic conflict. The nature and scope of regionalism is examined with reference to themes such as nuclear issues, decolonisation and sustainable development. Australia's role in the region is a focus of enquiry. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period. | |||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
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. |