Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

Australia has been re-evaluating its role in Asia since Wolrd War 11. Australia has recognised that this is the Asian century and Australians need to know more about their neighbours - their lands, their people and their problems. Geographical studies can play a significant part in developing an Australian awareness of and relationship with Australia's most significant neighbour - South East Asia.

This unit will also develop essential geographical skills of mapping and statistical analysis.

Aims

This unit will provide a broad overview of the Southeast Asian region from a contemporary geographical perspective, including a range of critical environmental and social issues in the region. The unit is a valuable elective for International and global studies and geography in Arts, Education, Business and double degrees

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. locate and identify major geographical features and human patterns within South East Asia;
2. demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the main cultural traditions and social/political changes taking place in contemporary South East Asia;
3. identify key resource management issues facing the South East Asian region today, including population issues;
4. demonstrate critical awareness of the main environmental issues facing contemporary South East Asia;
5. critically discuss contemporary aspects of Australia's engagement with the South East Asian region.
6. demonstrate basic geographical skills in relation to map interpretation and statistical analysis.

Content

Major topics covered include:

• Physical landscape developments.


• Climate patterns.


• Vegetation patterns.


• Landuse patterns.


• Cultural development.


• The growth of cities.


• Contemporary environmental issues.


• Interactions between Australia and South East Asia.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching approaches will include lectures and tutorials featuring videos and practical exercises. The videos and practical exercises will form an integral part of this unit.

Assessment

Please note: In order to gain a pass grade of 4 in this unit students must (a) reasonably attempt all assessment items and (b) gain a pass grade of 4 on the final examination.Students will receive both written and oral feedback on their assessment items.

Assessment name: Research Assignment
Description: Research paper
Relates to objectives: 3 - 5.
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: TBA

Assessment name: Examination (Written)
Description: Exam
Relates to objectives: 1 - 5.
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Week

Academic Honesty

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A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

No: 1
Type: text
Author: Barbara A. Weightman
Title: Dragons and Tigers: a Geography of South,East and Southeast Asia, 2nd ed.
Year: 2011
Publisher: Wiley

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 09-Nov-2012