Postgraduate - UnitMGX5120 - Contemporary Asia

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Economics
Offered	Caulfield Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Wendy Smith

Synopsis

The unit offers a general introduction to contemporary Asia, to regional problems and interactions and the relevant political, economic and other relationships, by identifying and discussing the major issues of the day and their illustration of significant regional themes. Discussion includes an analysis of relevant countries' history and culture as these affect issues and relationships.

Outcomes

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

identify and critically evaluate the key events and trends in socio-political, socio-economic and socio-cultural affairs in the separate nation states of contemporary Asia
assess the impact on Australia of selected contemporary events in Asia
investigate the nature of regional interactions and conflicts, based on a comparative analysis of the history, politics, economy and culture of individual countries
examine Australia's role in the region through a focus on her bilateral and multilateral relationships in Asia
select a disciplinary area of interest and conduct an individual research project on one aspect of contemporary affairs in a chosen Asian country.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Wendy Smith

Contact hours

3 hours per week