Unit Overview
- Description
This Master of International Relations (MIR) capstone unit draws upon and applies existing knowledge and skills developed in the MIR program and helps to prepare students for careers in the field. The unit engages students with the key political and policy challenges that the US-China rivalry poses for third countries, peoples and places caught between the two great powers. Rather than viewing great power competition from Washington or Beijing, students examine how governments, societies and firms across the Global South, Indo-Pacific and elsewhere perceive, interpret and respond to intensifying geopolitical and geoeconomic competition. Students are exposed to a range of different regional contexts, analytical concepts and available policy tools, drawing on multidisciplinary materials. The course features select guest lecturers whom students have the opportunity to directly engage. Students gain critical insight into the policy dilemmas and trade-offs facing states that seek to remain integrated with both the US and China while safeguarding their own interests. The third-countries and issue areas explored will vary depending on the study period, international events and teaching staff.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) apply theoretically informed knowledge on third countries in US-China competition; (2) engage collaboratively with peers in policy analysis, problem solving and collaborative group work in a classroom setting; (3) engage professionally with guest speakers - academics and/or practitioners - in a classroom setting; and (4) individually design and execute an original research project and translates its findings into a policy report on third country policy responses to US-China competition.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) seminar preparation and participation; (2) analytical assignment; and (3) policy report. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Imogen Liu
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of 48 points
or24 points and prior approval from the unit coordinator
- Contact hours
- seminars: 18 hours per semester
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.