Courses & Units
Antarctic Governance and Policy in the 21st Century KSM715
Introduction
Antarctica and the Southern Ocean are a unique biophysical region of the planet and similarly have unique governance arrangements. This unit provides an advanced analysis of the institutions, rules and power structures which govern the Antarctic region. The unit closely examines the Antarctic Treaty System, but also other important institutions that play a governance role in the region, including the International Whaling Commission and International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. Drawing on theories of law, governance and geopolitics, this unit explores the following thematic challenges relating to human activity in the Antarctic region: Antarctic Resources, Antarctic Science, Antarctic Infrastructure and Logistics, Strategic issues in Antarctica, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change. The unit explores the interactions between nation states, non-state actors and international organisations and the intersection of interests, rights and rules in the development of Antarctic governance institutions. Completing the unit will equip students from a wide variety of academic disciplines with the ability to view governance of Antarctica from a more holistic perspective. This will assist students to understand and critically assess the basis for international policy decisions relating to Antarctic and the Southern Ocean, a region of key national interest for Australia, and of vital importance for global ecosystems and the international political system.
Summary
| Unit name | Antarctic Governance and Policy in the 21st Century |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM715 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Oceans and Cryosphere |
| Coordinator | Associate Professor Jeffrey McGee |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse the Antarctic Treaty System from historical, legal, geopolitical and scientific perspectives.
- Analyse the intersections between the Antarctic Treaty System and other governance institutions in the area to further policy choices
- Appraise the effectiveness of Antarctic governance institutions to inform policy debate and choice
- Critically assess the key challenges for Antarctic governance in the early 21st century
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090909 | $1,892.00 | $1,482.00 | not applicable | $1,919.00 |
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KSA201Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Students in this unit will participate in a weekly 2 hour lectures (1 hour pre-recorded + 1 hour online synchronous) through Zoom Conferencing in MyLo. These lectures will be common with the undegraduate cohort in KSA201 Governing Antarctica. Students will also attend a weekly Masters level seminar, which will be face to face for Hobart students, and synchonous online through Zoom Conferencing for students outside Hobart. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Multiple Choice Test (20%)|Group Report: Drafting and Presenting an Antarctic Policy Document (40%)|Critical Analysis of Antarctic Literature (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
To be included in unit outline |
|---|---|
| Recommended | To be included in unit outline | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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