| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Assignment 1 |
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50%
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3000 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA:1,2,4,5,6 |
| Assignment 2 |
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50%
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3000 |
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1-6
GA:1,2,4,5,6 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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have a basic awareness of the historical dimensions of Australia-Asia relations;
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examine Australia's changing political, strategic and economic relations with the Asian region, and with particular Asian countries;
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develop skills in applying a range of social science concepts and perspectives to the analysis of Australia-Asia relations;
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enhance their analytical and essay writing skills;
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appreciate opportunities for positive interaction with Asia and Asians, and how such opportunities have been inhibited by such factors as strategic concerns, internal political considerations, ethnocentrism,stereotypical images, and racist sentiment;
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develop a critical understanding of Australian policies on Asian immigration, and of the experiences and problems of Asian immigrants in Australia.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the political and international studies discipline is essential as this unit is taught on an external basis only by using the unit guide which provides readings essential for the essay. The unit is assessed assessed through two essays.
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Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the written, online and participation component of the unit. Students studying on-campus will learn valuable communication skills through participation in tutorials (this will include debates and small group work). Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays).
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Global Perspectives
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the global context of the subject area and they will develop an awareness of the need for tolerance and inter-cultural understanding.
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Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the essay) on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature.
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Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). In addition, students who attend tutorials will be provided with the skills to debate contentious topics and develop their understanding of a topic through group activities.
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Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the essay question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question.
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Social Responsibility
Students will recognize social issues relevant to their subject area; students will be expected to use professional language and show sensitivity towards political standpoints, cultures or other groups in their written assessments.
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Team Work
Students will practice their teamwork skills through participating in tutorials, or online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner (practice).
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