POLIS 2100 - Intelligence and Security after the Cold War

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015

This course will allow students to explore the rapidly evolving relationship between intelligence and security, concentrating especially on the intelligence gathering and interpretation after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. In order to provide a full background for such study, the subject will introduce students to concepts and theory in intelligence studies, and provide them with an understanding of how these fit into the broader context of the International Relations discipline. Of particular interest here, and particularly in the context of rapid scientific advances and the technologically-conditioned process of globalization, will be a discussion of whether intelligence studies are an art or a science, and how well have intelligence agencies coped with their work being more and more visible in the public domain, and their techniques increasingly open to public scrutiny? Leading on from this line of enquiry is an examination of how these aspects of intelligence studies have been influenced by the imperatives of creating Security States in the post-9/11 world order, and how local communities are managed in such an environment. Such critical perspectives will be informed by attention to specific case studies in our own region and farther abroad.

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Course Details

Course Code	POLIS 2100
Course	Intelligence and Security after the Cold War
Coordinating Unit	Politics and International Relations
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of level 1 Arts courses
Incompatible	POLI 2011
Assessment	exercises 20%, multiple-choice test 10%, participation 10%, 1,500 word Short Paper 20%, 2,500 word Major Essay 40%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Felix Patrikeeff

Room 402, Napier Building, 4th Floor
Telephone: 8313-4607
Mobile (please send SMS and I will call by return): 0402-902-508
e-mail: felix.patrikeeff@adelaide.edu.au

Consultation hours: tba, or by arrangement via sms

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course the skills, knowledge and attitude developed will be:

1. A keener understanding of Intelligence in theory and practice.

2. The ability to think critically and problem-solve in Intelligence & International Studies.

3. Encourage low-level research, based on a deepening of knowledge about Intelligence, its goals and methods.

4. Developing a foundational methodology in Intelligence & International Politics.

5. Critical thinking and complex problem-solving.

6. Enhance the sophistication of analytical skills.

7. Ability to engage critically with accepted wisdoms and bias.

9. Encourage the building of sophisticated arguments.

10. Enhance presentational and debating skills.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1.2.3.4.5.6
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	7,8,9
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	3,4,5,6,7,8
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	7,8,9,10
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	1,2,3,4,5,6,9
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	1,3,4,5,6
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	7,8,9,10
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	5,7,8,9,10

Learning Resources

Required Resources

To be provided in the Course Outline

Recommended Resources

To be provided in the Course Outline
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

The Course will be delivered through a combination of lectures (together with integrated discussions within them) and tutorials. In addition, students will be encouraged to explore primary and secondary materials in the Intelligence area.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Lectures: 23 hours

Tutorials 11 hours

Tutorial preparation 14 hours

General reading: 28 hours

Research and writing assessments: 80 hours

Total: 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

The Course seeks to provide students with a grounding in the theory and practice of Intelligence and the nature of intelligence-gathering and analysis. To this end, there will be a good deal of work based on hypothesised cases as well as discussion of specific methods and means of Intelligence. Especially important in this regard will be the work carried out at the lectures/discussions.

Specific Course Requirements

N/A

Small Group Discovery Experience

Small Group Discovery is by the nature of the Course integrated into its format.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Long Essay (2,500 words):   40%

Short Paper (1,500 words):  20%

Tutorial presentation:          20%

Participation:                       10%

Multiple-choice test:             10%

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance at lectures is strongly recommended. The importance of tutorials means that absences from these will only be accepted with some documentary evidence as to why the student was not attending.

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

No information currently available.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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