Course overview
Security is a core concern for states and individuals, but the pursuit of security, maybe especially in the international arena, raises a number of important and difficult questions at the theoretical, normative, conceptual, and empirical level. This course introduces a number of approaches to the study of security, it explores key conceptual questions starting with what we mean by security in the first place, and seeks to identify key issues on the global security agenda. Centrally, we will ask questions about what is permissible or desirable to do in the pursuit of security in the context of liberal democratic values.
- Traditional Approaches To Security,
- Deepening Security
- Broadening Security
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of critical theoretical approaches to contemporary security issues
- Engage in critical reflection on contemporary security practices
- Develop an understanding of international politics and its dynamics
- Gain skills in research, synthesis, organisation and presentation of information
- Develop the ability to read reflectively and critically a diverse range of texts and to critically evaluate arguments
- Develop the ability to engage in constructive and respectful discussion in a seminar setting and to work cooperatively in a group
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 56787
Section WS01
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 56788
Section WS02
Size 30
Available 28
Class number 56789
Section WS03
Size 30
Available 27
Class number 56790
Section WS04
Size 30
Available 26
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