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ECON556 Industrialisation and Development in Asia

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 On Campus
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) To be advised
Unit Description

This unit outlines economic and social transformations in Asia and analyses the prospects for continued economic growth in the region. Through case studies, the unit identifies the general issues common to all the industrialising countries, such as India and China. 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 reviews the environmental impacts of industrialisation in Asia. The unit also presents a comprehensive analysis of Asia regional organisations with reference to economic development in the region.
Materials Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. explain the economic and social transformation of Asia and analyse the prospects for continued economic growth;
  2. compare the divergent experiences of Japan, the NICs, the second-tier NICs, China and India;
  3. develop a critical understanding of the relationships between economy, society and political processes;
  4. evaluate the role of women workers in the manufacturing sector;
  5. demonstrate an understanding of the role of major Asian countries in the global economy and the connection between concern over economic growth and the role of the State;
  6. 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. 		True True
3 Global Perspectives
Graduates will be taught a global perspective on Asian development and inter-cultural competence and will be assessed on this in the assignments. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the assignments) on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit content includes consideration of socially responsible practices and their impact on development in Asia. These issues are embedded in the assignments. 		True True
   

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