Bachelor of International Studies

1. Bachelor of International Studies School of History and Politics Program Director (Sem I): Dr Wayne Errington Program Director (Sem II): Dr Benito Cao Program Presentation by Dr Benito Cao Bachelor of International Studies (2014)

2. What is International Studies? The aim is to make sense of the world –of political division, economic and cultural globalisation, environmental change, war and peace. The approach is inter-disciplinary –in our teaching and research we use methods, techniques and insights from politics, history, law, economics, philosophy, sociology, psychology, geography, etc. Our objectives are to equip students with both a broad understanding of the workings of international politics and economics, but with transferable skills in analysing and explaining complex social phenomena. Jackson Pollock: Blue Poles (1952)

3. Analysing and Explaining International Studies asks questions about past and future trends: • How will the rise of China affect our region and the world? • What response can we expect from the United States? • How ought Australia to conduct its own foreign policy? We don’t offer answers to these questions, but give our students the methods, skills and insights to find their own answers … to engage in critical thinking.

4. Why study International Studies? • We offer a flexible, broad-based degree, with specialisations in a wide variety of fields. • Our teaching staff are research leaders in the fields of Australian, comparative, and international politics and political theory. • Graduates enter a range of careers –in government, as politicians, diplomats and civil servants, in the military, business and commerce, activist non-government organisations (NGOs) and media outlets.

5. Bachelor of International Studies - Degree Outline 2014 Study Plan: Bachelor of International Studies

6. Three Streams of International Studies • Security. This stream explores the nature of security, conflict and intervention in global politics. It investigates contending theoretical perspectives on international conflict, violence and war. • Global Governance and Justice. This stream explores the role of international institutions and regimes in the governance of complex issues. It pays particular attention to how governance is now increasingly complex involving non state actors such as credit rating agencies and private security firms. • Asian Rising Powers. This stream explores the political and economic implications of the shift of wealth and power to new and rising powers in Asia. Courses within the stream have a particular (though not exclusive) focus on India and China.

7. Advance Level - International Studies Options Decoding China Issues in Australian Politics Politics, Ideology & Discourse Global Environmental Politics Global Justice and International Order Citizenship and Globalisation The Ethics of War and Peace Globalisation, Justice and a Crowded Planet Ecological Crisis and Economic Power in Asia Migrants and the Making of Modern Australia SA Parliamentary Internships (6 units)

8. Double Degrees • Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Arts • Bachelor of Int.Studies with Bachelor of Arts [Study Plan] • Bachelor of International Studies with Bachelor of Economics • Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of International Studies • Bachelor of International Studies and Law [5 years]

9. How to approach International Studies • attend lectures and tutorials • at least, do the weekly readings; ideally, read widely • participate in tutorial discussions and other activities • respect different perspectives and different opinions • keep abreast of international issues and developments: • SBS World News [Daily: 6.30pm + Mon-Fri 9.30pm] • Dateline (SBS); Foreign Correspondent (ABC) • The Australian; The Guardian Weekly • make the most of the experience … enjoy the process

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