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INTR13-305: Australia and the Asia-Pacific

Description

This subject introduces you to the new dynamics in foreign policy, economics, culture, and security issues that are affecting Australasia in the broader Asian, Pacific and Indian Ocean contexts. You will explore Australian foreign affairs and defence policy, and Australia's contemporary regional setting. The subject examines a range of topics including the ties with East and Southeast Asia and, in recent years, gaining awareness of the future impact of India and South Asia as a whole. Other themes focus on changing security concerns which have also complicated dialogue with Indonesia and China, transformed within the context of relations with the United States that is re-engaging the region. You will also examine relations with small and developing nations within the Asia-Pacific, e.g. with the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asian states. The subject assesses the role of regional organisations 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 and the Asia-Pacific will provide you with an opportunity to investigate Australia’s radically changing responsibilities in regard to its regional and global roles, and how economic, environmental and energy concerns are interlinked in this region, needing careful calibration for future development.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: INTR13-305
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • May 2024 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify, analyse, evaluate and communicate broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in the study of Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
  2. Independently and in teams, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems related to Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
  3. Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to professional work and/or further learning, demonstrating well-developed judgement and responsibility.

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:

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
    Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
Semester start: 13/05/2024
Subject start: 13/05/2024
Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024
Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024
Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
Teaching census: 07/06/2024