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INTS1010 – Asia in the Global Context

2020 – Session 1, Weekday attendance, North Ryde

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General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Convenor
Sung-Ae Lee
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Level 2, AHH
Wednesday 12-2pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit aims to build students' broad and fundamental appreciation of the diversity, hybridity, positioning and interaction of Asian countries in the globe. It facilitates an understanding of the increasingly relevant and influential role played by 21st century Asia in a global context, and builds an inter-disciplinary platform for further study of specific areas. A wide range of issues will be analyzed from political, economic, historical, and socio-cultural perspectives. With the expectation that students will come from various backgrounds, informed interaction between students is encouraged to maximise opportunities for broadening immediate, intercultural awareness of Asia, and to nurture engagement with the beliefs, values and activities of other cultures in our closely inter-related globe.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Identify and explain contemporary global trends, processes of nation formation, and mobility in the Asian context
  • ULO2: Identify and analyse the changing nature of private and public spheres of Asian socio-cultural life
  • ULO3: Generate informed and original analysis of Asian societies in their local and global contexts and express this analysis clearly and precisely in oral and written form
  • ULO4: Examine and interpret social justice and the responsibility of privileged groups to contribute proactively to building better local and global societies
  • ULO5: Demonstrate initiative and competence in research, including locating relevant materials and writing up discoveries with correct referencing
  • ULO6: Build interpersonal communication skills through participation in lectures and tutorials

Assessment Tasks

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General Assessment Information

Indicative examples of assessment tasks will be available on iLearn.

Late Assessment Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) percent of possible marks will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline.

Delivery and Resources

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The unit consists of lectures and tutorials supported by Echo360.

Unit reading lists are available through Leganto, the Library's reading list management system. Information on Leganto can be found at http://libguides.mq.edu.au/leganto/home. More information will be given in tutorials in Week 1.

TECHNOLOGY USED AND REQUIRED

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Technology

Students are required to have regular access to a computer and the internet.

Unit Schedule

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Weekly Unit Schedule can be found on the iLearn site.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

Student Services and Support

Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.

Student Enquiries

For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au

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IT Help

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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Changes since First Published

Date Description
17/02/2020 Amendments in the Mapping section