ECON556 Industrialisation and Development in Asia

Updated: 06 May 2010

Unit Information
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Credit Points

Offering

Responsible Campus	Teaching Period	Mode of Study	Online Level
Armidale	Semester 2	Off Campus	B - Internet access required
Armidale	Semester 2	On Campus	B - Internet access required

Intensive School(s)

None

Supervised Exam

There is no UNE Supervised Examination.

Pre-requisites

candidature in any Bachelor(Hons) or postgraduate award

Co-requisites

None

Restrictions

ECON456

Notes

None

Combined Units

ECON456 - Industrialisation and Development in Asia

Coordinator(s)

Amarjit Kaur (akaur@une.edu.au)

Unit Description

This unit outlines economic and social transformations in Asia and analyses the prospects for continuated economic growth in the region. It explores the success of Japan and East Asia, and identifies the general issues common to all the industrialising economies. It analyses the role and interaction of the state and the market in economic development and examines the historical and economic forces that led these countries to adopt market-oriented reforms. It provides a detailed study of industrialisation strategies, manufacturing labour systems, and women workers. The unit also explores the environmental and social impacts of resource development in Asia.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory

Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Women Workers in Industrialising Asia: Costed Not Valued: ISBN: 9780333962930

Kaur, A. (ed), Palgrave Macmillan 1st ed. 2004

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus
The Rise of Asia: Economics, Society and Politics in Contemporary Asia: ISBN: 9780333658338

Tipton, B., Macmillan 1st ed. 1998

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus

Referenced Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Eastern Asia: An Introductory History: ISBN: 9780733901928

Mackerras, C., Longman 3rd ed. 2000

Note: Available from the Dixson Library, UNE

Text refers to: Semester 2 , On and Off Campus

Disclaimer

Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.

Assessment

Title	Weight	No. Words
Assignment 1	50%	3700
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1-4, 6-8
Assignment 2	50%	3700
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA: 1-4, 6-8

Learning Outcomes (LO)

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

explain the economic and social transformation of Asia and analyse the prospects for continued economic growth;h
compare the divergent experiences of Japan, the NICs, the second-tier NICs, China and India;
develop a critical understanding of the relationships between economy, society and political processes;
evaluate the role of women workers in the manufacturing sector;
demonstrate an understanding of the role of major Asian countries in the global economy;
evaluate the social and environmental impacts of resource development in Asia.

Graduate Attributes (GA)

	Attribute	Taught	Assessed	Practised
1	Knowledge of a Discipline Knowledge of this discipline is extended through the teaching and learning activities of the unit.
2	Communication Skills Written communication skills are taught and assessed in the assignment work and online communications.
3	Global Perspectives
4	Information Literacy
5	Life-Long Learning
6	Problem Solving Assessments are focussed on problem-solving skills in Asian development.
7	Social Responsibility Increased awareness of socially responsible practices is emphasised in the unit.
8	Team Work Students engage in teamwork in tutorials and online discussions.

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