ASIA 2018 - Australia and the Asia-Pacific
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ASIA 2018 Course Australia and the Asia-Pacific Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites 12 units of Level I study Incompatible ASIA 2003 & ASIA 3003 Assessment class contribution 20%, presentation 15%, quiz 15%, research essay 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Maryanne Kelton
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate some of the essential conceptual tools to analyse political andstrategic developments in the Asia Pacific region 2 Obtain the ability to understand key political, economic and strategic issues that confrontAustralia’s relations with Asia 3 Demonstrate understanding of background and context to analyse Australia-Asia relations 4 Demonstrate ability to write an academic essay incorporating a conceptual framework supported by empirical evidence
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. 2 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 2, 3 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1-4 -
Learning Resources
Online Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This is a total of three-hour class contact comprising one one-hour lecture and a two-hour workshop.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 1 x 2-hour workshop (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
SCHEDULE Week 1 Australia’s Foreign Policy and Asia: Historical Context Week 2 Economic and Trade Issues: Australian and Asian Interests Week 3 Security and Defence Policy: Australia, US and the ANZUS Week 4 Australian Foreign Aid Policy Week 5 Immigration, Refugees and Human Rights Week 6 Australia and Northeast Asia: Japan Week 7 Australia and Northeast Asia: China Week 8 Australia and India Week 9 Australia and Southeast Asia Week 10 Australia and the South Pacific Week 11 Australia’s Place in the Region: Regionalism, Bilateralism? Week 12 Where to from Here? -
Assessment
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
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Learning Outcome Workshop presentation Formative and Summative 15% 1-4 In-class quiz Formative and Summative 15% 1-4 Simulation Formative and Summative 5% 1-4 Participation Formative and Summative 15% 1-4 3000 word essay Formative and Summative 50% 1-4 Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to attend all lectures and workshops.
Assessment Detail
Workshop presentation: 30-40 minute group presentation - 15% weighting
In-class Quiz: consist of multiple choice questions and short answers. Questions will be based on the materials from the weekly readings, lectures and class discussions 15% weighting
Simulation: students are assigned a group to analyse a hypothetical crisis and provide advice to government on the best course of action - 5% weighting
Participation: attendance and participation in workshops and lectures - 15% weighting
3000 word essay: essay on a chosen topic - 50% weightingSubmission
Written work should be handed in to the office staff at the Centre for Asian Studies Office during working hours OR placed in the Assignment Box beside the office door.
· Staff will date-stamp the paper to record its delivery.
· Submissions outside office hours can be left in the Assignment Box beside the office door.
· Late assignments will be penalised at 10 per cent loss per week. Assignments received 3 weeks after the due date may not be marked.
· Please note that an electronic version of the major essay needs to be uploaded to Turnitin via MyUni.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 Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
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