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Knowledge of Australian foreign relations is a key component of both the formal study of international relations, and of Australian politics and history. Understanding Australia's place in the world contributes to a student鈥檚 sense of global citizenship. This course is intended to serve as a capstone course for international relations students in their final year.

This course provides a detailed analysis of Australian foreign policy. It seeks to acquaint students with Australia's historic and contemporary relations on a global basis, including a specific emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region, and to identify factors that have contributed to the development of these relations. The course also discusses the international role of Australia in the present era.

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. describe in detail Australia's past relations with the more significant Asia-Pacific states, and with the great powers;
2. explain and evaluate the linkage between domestic issues and Australia's regional environment;
3. identify and analyse factors which have shaped Australia's historical and contemporary relations with selected countries;
4. communication skills appropriate to the discipline by preparing and submitting assigned essays;
5. demonstrate cultural literacy skills by comprehending and analysing the relationships between Australian and Asian/Pacific states;
6. ethical research and enquiry skills by comprehending and applying referencing norms and practices.