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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2009: Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) with a Comparative Studies Minor - commencing Semester 2

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 2, 2009

This enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements. Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences program adviser.
  • Students with credit transfer or recognition of prior learning should contact a Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences program adviser for enrolment advice.
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the course schedule to confirm current course offerings.
  • Semester 2, 2009

    INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
    Plus select 2 courses from:
    COR109 Communication and Thought
    COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
    COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
    Plus select 1 elective course, which may include:
    CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
    CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
    CMN130 Introduction to Journalism
    CMN140 Introduction to Creative Advertising
    DES104 Visual Worlds: An Introduction to Art and Design History
    DES105 Introduction to Design
    DES106 Typography
    ENP101 Planning Principles and Practice
    HIS100 History of Australian Popular Culture: The twentieth century and beyond
    INT111 Indonesian B (see note 2)
    INT121 Japanese B (see note 2)
    INT131 Italian B #(see note 2)
    JST102 Foundations of Criminology
    PSY101 Introduction to Psychology B
    SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Social Change
    SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
    SCS172 Social Work and Human Services Practice
    Or an introductory elective from the Faculty of Business or the Faculty of Science, Health and Eduction

    Semester 1, 2010

    HIS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity (Comparative Studies minor)
    INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
    Plus select 1 elective course, which may include:
    CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
    CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
    CMN120 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
    DES101 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
    DES102 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
    DES103 Digital Photographic Practice
    EGL120 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
    ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
    HIS140 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
    INT110 Indonesian A
    INT120 Japanese A
    INT130 Italian A
    JST101 Justice and the Australian Legal System
    PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
    SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
    SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
    Or an introductory elective from the Faculty of Business or the Faculty of Science, Health and Education
    Plus select 1 course from:
    INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice
    INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics

    Semester 2, 2010

    Select 2 courses from:
    INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
    INT257 Issues in Pacific Security: Terrorism, Low Intensity Warfare and Western Responses
    INT272 About Japan: Current Perspectives
    INT276 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
    ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability
    JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
    SCS235 Social Justice and the Welfare State
    Plus select 1 course towards the Comparative Studies minor
    Plus select 1 elective course

    Semester 1, 2011

    Select 2 courses from:
    INT235 International Relations Theory and Practice
    INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
    INT270 Politics and the Media
    SCS210 Social Justice and the Welfare State
    Plus select 1 course towards the Comparative Studies minor
    Plus select 1 elective course

    Semester 2, 2011

    Select 3 courses from:
    INT245 Politics of the USA
    INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
    INT272 About Japan: Current Perspectives
    INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
    INT276 Internship in Politics and Public Policy
    HIS250 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
    ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability
    JST202 International Justice and Human Rights
    SCS235 Social Justice and the Welfare State
    Plus select 1 course towards the Comparative Studies minor

    Semester 1, 2012

    Select 2 courses that from:
    INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
    INT235 International Relations Theory and Practice
    INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics
    SCS210 Social Justice and the Welfare State
    Plus select 2 elective courses

    Notes
    1. Students must complete at least 10 advanced courses in Politics and International Relations, 8 of which must have an 'INT' prefix.
    2. Students commencing in Semester 2 can only undertake these courses if they are exempt from Indonesian A, Italian A or Japanese A.

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