General Information
This subject examines contemporary formulations of international relations, the global system and related institutions. Beginning with an overview of the existing approaches to globalisation and International Relations, the subjects then examines the role of multilateral institutions in providing frameworks for global and regional governance. Various United Nations agencies, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the African Union (AU), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other groups have been increasingly involved in addressing non-traditional security challenges including climate change, transnational crime and weapons proliferation. The subject explores alternative approaches to power, globalisation, environmental diplomacy, the role of strategic and political cultures, and new ‘world order’ transitions. The seminar series is structured to allow students to develop expertise in chosen areas over the semester, with a focus on research and knowledge innovation. Students are encouraged to take up individual topics that are of personal, professional or vocational interest.
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Details
Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design Subject code: INTR13-313 Subject title: Contemporary Globalisations Subject level: Undergraduate Semester/Year: May 2021 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly tutorial
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 84) - Recommended study hours
Attendance and learning activities: Subject activities include lectures, tutorials, and student work-in-progress seminars. Class discussions, group exercises, and debriefing reviews of presented material are designed to build progressive learning opportunities. Recommended effective participation across all sessions is 80% of total subject load. If you have problems in meeting this level, please contact the subject coordinator. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- Background and Weekly Readings, plus Bibliography and Extra resources will be available Via iLearn. n/a,
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
Academic unit: | Faculty of Society & Design |
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Subject code: | INTR13-313 |
Subject title: | Contemporary Globalisations |
Subject level: | Undergraduate |
Semester/Year: | May 2021 |
Credit points: | 10.000 |
Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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Delivery mode: | Standard |
Workload items: |
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Attendance and learning activities: | Subject activities include lectures, tutorials, and student work-in-progress seminars. Class discussions, group exercises, and debriefing reviews of presented material are designed to build progressive learning opportunities. Recommended effective participation across all sessions is 80% of total subject load. If you have problems in meeting this level, please contact the subject coordinator. |
Prescribed resources: | Books
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iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
Requisites: |
Nil |
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Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
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Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- Identify and articulate the role of global and regional institutions in managing globalization and contemporary challenges via seminar presentations and written work.
- Communicate their ideas, lead class discussion and present research concerning Contemporary Globalisation themes in group settings.
- Demonstrate intermediate level research and academic writing skills by the production of a research paper related to the Subject.
- Synthesize related knowledge, theory, and values and that underpin the practice of the International Relations discipline, operating at an undergraduate level.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Take-home Test Takehome test covering issues in contemporary globalisation. 40% Week 14* 1,3,4 Project Research Project - Part 1: a seminar presentation in weeks 2-10 (10%) Part 2: submit a 2,500 word research report on an approved topic (40%), due Week 11. 50% Ongoing 1,3,4 *Class Participation Participation Process: Students participate in exploration and critique of existing institutions, concepts, policies and positions during lectures and seminars, and provide constructive feedback on fellow student presentations. (10%, Weeks 2-12) 10% Ongoing 2 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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Take-home Test | Takehome test covering issues in contemporary globalisation. | 40% | Week 14* | 1,3,4 |
Project | Research Project - Part 1: a seminar presentation in weeks 2-10 (10%) Part 2: submit a 2,500 word research report on an approved topic (40%), due Week 11. | 50% | Ongoing | 1,3,4 |
*Class Participation | Participation Process: Students participate in exploration and critique of existing institutions, concepts, policies and positions during lectures and seminars, and provide constructive feedback on fellow student presentations. (10%, Weeks 2-12) | 10% | Ongoing | 2 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A student who has not established a basis for an extension in compliance with University and Faculty policy either by 1) not applying before the assessment due date or 2) by having an application rejected due to failure to show a justifiable cause for an extension, will receive a penalty on assessment submitted after its due date. The penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment for every day late, with the first day counted after the required submission time has passed. No assessment will be accepted for consideration seven calendar days after the due date. Where a student has been granted an extension, the late penalty starts from the new due date and time set out in the extension.
Academic Integrity
The University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Globalisation and Institution-Building
1. Turbulent Globalisation and Institution-Building.
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International Relations and World Order Theories
2. International Relations and World Order: The Quest for Power and Stability.
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The UN and European Union as Multilateral Organisations
3. Multilateralism: From Inter-Governmental Organisations to Supranationalism.
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Defense and Security Frameworks: NATO and the OSCE
4. Institutional Approaches to Defence and Security: NATO and the OSCE.
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Regional Cooperation: ASEAN and the African Union
5. The Path to Regional Cooperation: ASEAN and the AU.
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Strategic Cultures and Identity Politics
6. Strategic Cultures and Identity Politics In International Relations.
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Alternative Global Orders
7. Islamic Culture and International Organizations.
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Global Environmental Diplomacy
8. The Challenge of Environmental Sustainability: Risks and Prospects.
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International Governance Regimes
9. International Regimes as Instruments of Cooperation and Control.
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Soft Power and Soft Balancing
10. Soft Power and Soft Balancing in the International System.
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Governance Gaps: The Space Race
11. Emerging Challenges: Strategic Competition versus Multilateral Governance of Space.
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Systemic World Order Innovations
12. Systemic World Order Approaches: From Crisis Management to Strategic Adaptation.