Australia and the Asia-Pacific

General Information

This subject investigates the new dynamics in foreign policy, economics, culture, and security issues that are affecting Australasia in the broader Asian, Pacific and Indian Ocean contexts. The subject begins with a brief outline of Australian foreign affairs and defense policy, then moves on to Australia's contemporary regional setting. Australia has sought to deepen its ties with East and Southeast Asia but in recent years has also become aware of the future impact of India and South Asia as a whole. Changing security concerns have also complicated dialogue with Indonesia and China, transformed within the context of relations with a United States that is re-engaging the region. Relations with small and developing nations within the Asia-Pacific are also noted, e.g. with the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asian states. It assesses regional organizations such as APEC (the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation process), ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations), the ASEAN Regional Forum, CSCAP (Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific), and the East Asia Summit (EAS). Australia has experienced radically changing responsibilities in regard to its regional and global roles. Economic, environmental and energy concerns are interlinked in this region, needing careful calibration for future development.

  • Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
    Subject code: INTR13-305
    Subject title: Australia and the Asia-Pacific
    Subject level: Undergraduate
    Semester/Year: May 2017
    Credit points: 10.000
  • Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable
    Delivery mode: Standard
    Workload items:
    • Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
    • Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 12) - Weekly Tutorial
    Attendance and learning activities: Undergraduate students need to take an active part in class discussion and seminars, whose content is examinable. Seminar materials comprise approximately one third of the exam assessment, and there is a participation mark of 10%. Recommended effective engagement is 80% of total contact time. Please contact the coordinator if you have special factors affecting participation.
  • Prescribed resources:

    Books

    • Chacko, Priya (ed.) (2016). New Regional Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific. n/a, London Routledge
    • Frost, Frank (2016). Engaging the Neighbours: Australia and ASEAN Since 1974. n/a, Canberra ANU Press
    • He, Baogang (2016). Contested Ideas of Regionalism in Asia. n/a, London Routledge
    • Acharya, Amitav (2014). Constructing A Security Community in Southeast Asia: ASEAN and the Problem of Regional Order. n/a, Abingdon Routledge
    • Ayley, Robert A. (2013). Southeast Asia in the New International Era. n/a, Boulder CO Westview Press
    • Baldino, Daniel et al. (eds) (2014). Australian Foreign Policy: Controversies and Debates. n/a, South Melbourne Oxford University Press
    • Bhatia, Rajiv (ed.) (2014). The Indo-Pacific Region: Political and Strategic Prospects. n/a, New Delhi Vij Books
    • Borthwick, Mark et al. (2014). The Pacific Century: The Emergence of Modern Pacific Asia. 4th ed, Boulder CO Westview Press
    • Collins, Alan (2013). Building a People-Oriented Security Community the ASEAN Way. n/a, London Routledge
    • Gilley, Bruce (2014). Middle Powers and the Rise of China. n/a, Washington Georgetown University Press
    • Tow, William T. et al. (eds) (2013). New Approaches to Human Security in the Asia-Pacific: China, Japan and Australia. n/a, Farnham Ashgate Publishing
    After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.
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Academic unit: Faculty of Society & Design
Subject code: INTR13-305
Subject title: Australia and the Asia-Pacific
Subject level: Undergraduate
Semester/Year: May 2017
Credit points: 10.000

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions:

Nil

Assurance of learning

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At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.

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Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:

  1. Research, presentation skills, Lead group discussion.
  2. Research, analysis, specialised knowledge, academic writing and referencing.
  3. Knowledge of subject, building arguments, drawing conclusions.
  4. Team work, participation.

Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment

The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.

  • Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
    Paper-based Examination (Open) Exam (centrally scheduled) 40% Final Examination Period 3
    Essay Seminar Paper 3,000 - 3,500 words 40% Week 12 2,3
    *Class Participation Class Exercise Participation 10% Ongoing 1,4
    *Seminar Presentation Seminar Presentation 10% To Be Negotiated 1,4
    • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
    • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

  • Assessment criteria

    High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking.
    Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas.
    Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above.
    Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment.
    Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines.

    Quality assurance

    For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.

Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed
Paper-based Examination (Open) Exam (centrally scheduled) 40% Final Examination Period 3
Essay Seminar Paper 3,000 - 3,500 words 40% Week 12 2,3
*Class Participation Class Exercise Participation 10% Ongoing 1,4
*Seminar Presentation Seminar Presentation 10% To Be Negotiated 1,4
  • * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
  • C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.

Study Information

Submission procedures

Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.

Policy on late submission and extensions

A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.

Academic Integrity

University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.

Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.

Feedback on assessment

Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.

Accessibility and Inclusion Support

If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.

Additional subject information

Subject curriculum

Approved on: Mar 19, 2017. Edition: 3.1
Last updated: Oct 10, 2022