Villains, Victims and Outsiders: Marginalisation in World Affairs

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
POLI 3024
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Course ID
207900
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Magill, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Daniel Biro
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The course aims to equip students with the analytical tools necessary for a critical investigation of various forms marginalisation takes in global politics, understanding the factors underlying processes through which marginalisation is imposed, and exploring possible policies aimed at reintegration of targeted actors. The course studies the manner in which the behaviour of particular actors is prescribed as being deviant and investigates various policies designed to correct that behaviour at the global level. It explores the fate of individuals, minority groups (religious, ethnic, LGBTQI) and especially states ("failed", "rogues) and policies of regime change, containment, isolation, tolerance or engagement. It centers on historical and current case studies.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse the contexts and politics of marginalisation in world affairs
  • Develop the capacity to critically analyse the political & ethical consequences of marginalisation
  • Analyse the evolution of a country's foreign policy towards a marginalised actor

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus

Class number
Class number 59066
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 15 Nov - Adelaide City Campus ,

Magill

Class number
Class number 59067
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 120
Available
Available 120
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 15 Nov - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 54140
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-41
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 2:10pm - 4pm Magill Building C, C1-41
Class number
Class number 59623
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
Class number
Class number 54138
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-09
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-09

Online

Class number
Class number 50162
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 50
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed POLI3019 Villains, Victims and Outsiders - Marginalisation in World Affairs at the University of South Australia

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