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PICT913 – Asia-Pacific Security
2013 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Julian Droogan
Contact via julian.droogan@mq.edu.au
PICT Offices, Level 2, Building Y3A
By appointment
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPICT or PGDipPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or PGDipIntSecStud or PGCertIntSecStud
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on security in the Asia-Pacific region. Topics covered include: great powers in the Asia Pacific; terrorism, failing states and rogue states; territorial conflicts; the political and social dimension to security in the Asia Pacific; and regional cooperation and security.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Due |
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| Impact Brief | 20% | 09/08/13 |
| Research Essay | 30% | 18/10/13 |
| Online Exam | 30% | 11/11/13 |
| Participation | 20% | Weekly |
Impact Brief
Due: 09/08/13
Weighting: 20%
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of topic comprehension, argument, written expression, referencing, structure and organization.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Research Essay
Due: 18/10/13
Weighting: 30%
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of topic comprehension, argument, written expression, referencing, essay structure and organization.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Online Exam
Due: 11/11/13
Weighting: 30%
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria, in this case, comprises of the automated evaluation of multiple choice questions.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
Participation
Due: Weekly
Weighting: 20%
A detailed marking matrix is available to all enrolled students on the unit iLearn site.
Marking criteria in the marking matrix includes evaluation of topic comprehension, argument, expression, and originality of analysis.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Delivery and Resources
Expectations for Completing this Unit
To successfully complete this unit students will have to meet the requirements for all four assessment tasks. These are:
-One professional briefing paper,
-One research essay.
-One exam consisting of multiple choice questions
-Active and engaged participation, including either in-class discussion and task or the equivalent through the iLearn forum.
In addition, students are expected to read the weekly required readings and engage in additional outside research.
Readings
The required readings as well as a list of additional and useful readings for this Unit are available to all enrolled students through the Unit iLearn site, the Unit reader and Macquarie University Library's EReserve site.
Technological Requirements
Online units can be accessed at: http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Reliable PC and Internet access are required. Basic computer skills such as internet browsing and skills in word processing are also a requirement.
Assignments in this unit will be submitted, marked and returned electronically. For further information see the iLearn site.
Please consult teaching staff for any further, more specific requirements.
Late Submission Penalty
If an assignment is submitted late, 5% of the available mark will be deducted for each day the paper is late.
For example, if the paper is worth 20 marks, 1.00 mark per day will be deducted from the mark given (i.e. A student given 15/20 who submitted 4 days late will lose 4 x 1.00 marks: 15/20 – 4 marks = 11/20).
The same principle applies if an extension is granted and the assignment is submitted later than the amended date.
Unit Schedule
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Week 1 |
Introduction and Overview
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Week 2 |
The United States
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Week 3 |
China
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Week 4 |
Japan
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Week 5 |
Maritime Disputes
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Week 6 |
North Korea
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Week 7 |
India
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Week 8 |
Afghanistan
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Week 9 |
East Timor and the Solomon Islands
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Week 10 |
Nuclear Threats
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Week 11 |
Regional Organisations
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Week 12 |
Australia in Asia?
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Week 13 |
Review and Conclusion
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Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy.html
Grading Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grading/policy.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Grievance Management Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/grievance_management/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/special_consideration/policy.html
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Support
Macquarie University provides a range of Academic Student Support Services. Details of these services can be accessed at: http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
UniWISE provides:
- Online learning resources and academic skills workshops http://www.students.mq.edu.au/support/learning_skills/
- Personal assistance with your learning & study related questions.
- The Learning Help Desk is located in the Library foyer (level 2).
- Online and on-campus orientation events run by Mentors@Macquarie.
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
Details of these services can be accessed at http://www.student.mq.edu.au/ses/.
IT Help
If you wish to receive IT help, we would be glad to assist you at http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/.
When using the university's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students and it outlines what can be done.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Assessment tasks
- Impact Brief
- Research Essay
- Online Exam
- Participation
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Assessment tasks
- Impact Brief
- Research Essay
- Online Exam
- Participation
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
Assessment tasks
- Impact Brief
- Research Essay
- Online Exam
- Participation
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Assessment tasks
- Impact Brief
- Research Essay
- Participation
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Assessment tasks
- Impact Brief
- Participation
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Critique literature relating to the current issues in Asia Pacific security
- Demonstrate familiarity with key current security concepts, issues and events in the Asia Pacific
- Evaluate the role of small, medium and major powers, as well as regional organizations, in the shifting balance of power in Asia
- Formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments
Assessment tasks
- Impact Brief
- Research Essay
- Online Exam
- Participation