Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Sung-Young Kim
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MIntRel or PGDipIntRel or MIntCommMIntRel or MIntBusMIntRel or MIntRelMIntTrdeComLaw or MTransInterMIntRel or MAppAnth or MDevCult or MPPP or MGlobalHlthDevStud or GradDipPP or GradCertIntRel or GradDipIntRel or MDevStud or MPPPMDevStud or MIntPubDip or MPPPMIntRel or MPASRMDevStud
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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 examines the forces, which have shaped the economic, political and social transformation of East Asia and the region’s growing influence in the global system. We focus on the growth of East Asia’s economies, democratic transitions, implications of growing levels of regional and international integration, and the geopolitical dynamics of the region in the past to the present.
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Submission of assignments
All written assignments must be submitted using the “Turnitin Assignments” facility on the iLearn website. This facility includes software which scans the uploaded assignments for plagiarism. Follow the instructions on the screen carefully. Your assignment should be uploaded before midnight on the due date.
In all cases, you should ensure that you keep a copy of the assignment.
Please use the topic and chosen question in the title of your document, rather than your own name.
Return of marked work
Marked assignments will be returned via the same facility on iLearn. When marks are released, you will need to go back in to the assignment submission box, and open your uploaded assignment. When you click on the “GradeMark” button, you will be able to see the marker’s comments on your work. You can save or print the essay with the comments.
Extensions
Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances and in accordance with the 'Special Consideration Policy' (see further below).
Penalty for late submission
Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 2 marks out of a total of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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2 Hour Class Test Online | 25% | No | Week 4 |
Briefing Paper | 20% | No | Week 7 |
Research Essay | 45% | No | Week 11 |
Seminar/Online Participation | 10% | No | On-going |
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 25%
2,000 words
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
500 words
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 45%
2,000 words
Due: On-going
Weighting: 10%
On-going thoughout the semester
Delivery
For lecture times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetable website: https://timetables.mq.edu.au/2019/ This website will display up-to-date information on your classes and classroom locations.
Internal students are expected to come prepared and attend the 1 hour lecture and the 2 hour seminar each week.
External students: The lecture is digitally recorded and can be downloaded from the ILearn website. External students are also required to participate actively and regularly in the Online Discussion Forum. External students are welcome to attend weekly lectures and seminar classes whenever they can.
Required resources:
This unit has an iLearn website which is accessible to all students currently enrolled. It is accessed via https://ilearn.mq.edu.au.
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:
Undergraduate 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).
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 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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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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.
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