Asian Century: Meaning and Impact

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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The emergence of Asia as a global economic force has instigated the discourse of the ‘Asian Century’ in international media and policy papers. This subject will examine to what extent this discourse is in line with developments in the real world, in whose interests the discourse is being used, and what its impact has been both inside and outside Asia. The subject will address the regions, issues and groups and individuals that are being included in the ‘Asian Century’ as well the people and problems that have generally been left out. Topics that are covered include politics, business, culture, society, class, gender, the media, migration and international relations.

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of traditions, ideologies and contemporary developments in the Asian region;
• Acquire the ability to use interdisciplinary frameworks to engage critically with key issues in contemporary Asia;
• Develop foundational research skills in the analysis of critical issues in the Asian region;
• Gain the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups.

• An essay of 1600 words, due mid-semester (40%)
• A 2 hour examination, held in the end of semester examination period (50%)
• A tutorial presentation, equivalent to 400 words, held throughout the semester (10%)

Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Biomedicine
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Science

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.