Assessment

Please read all the requirements on the assignment pages now. It is important that you have a clear understanding of each of the assessment items at the start of the semester.

Overview

Description	Total marks	Weight	Due date	Objectives	Graduate skill	Level assessed
Assignment 1 1250 words. This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.	100	20%	End of week 5	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. (See below)	U1, U2, U3, U4, U7, U8 (See below)	All level 1
Assignment 2 1500 words. This assessment is aligned with all Objectives.	100	30%	End of week 11	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. (See below)	U!, U2, U3, U4, U7, U8 (See below)	All level 1
Assignment 3 Selected e-Learning Activities and Reflective journal	100	50%	End of week 16	4, 5, 6, 7, 8. (See below)	U1, U2, U3, U4, U7, U8 (See below)	All level 1

Note

• End of Week submission dates refer to the Friday of the nominated week. See Assignment notes on the Course Specifications for further information pertaining to assignment due dates.

Objectives assessed

Objectives

On successful completion of this course students will demonstrate: Academic and professional skills by applying their comprehension of the nature and evolution of "International Relations" as series of processes in and of themselves as well as an interdisciplinary field of academic study; An understanding of the nature and evolution of the international system and the practice of diplomacy and other forms of interaction at the various levels of the system, including globalization and evolving state sovereignty; Academic and professional skills by analysing an issue through different media perspectives. Communication skills appropriate to the discipline by preparing and submitting essay assignments and essay res[ponses on the exam. Analytical and problem solving skills by researching and writing media essays. Ethical research and inquiry skills by comprehending and applying referencing norms and practices. Cultural literacy skills by describing, analysing and applying international perspectives using discipline-specific analytical frameworks.

Graduate qualities and skills

Elements of the following USQ Graduate Skills are associated with the OERu version of this course.

Graduate skill	Level
Ethical Research & Enquiry (Skill U1)	Introductory (Level 1 )
Problem Solving (Skill U2)	Introductory (Level 1 )
Academic, professional and digital literacy (Skill U3)	Introductory (Level 1 )
Written & Oral Communication (Skill U4)	Introductory (Level 1 )
Cultural Literacy (Skill U7)	Introductory (Level 1 )
Management, Planning & Organisational Skills (Skill U8)	Introductory (Level 1 )