The ambitious Asia Programs of the Australian National University were initiated more than sixty years ago, partly to support the Australian Government's postwar national re-orientation toward Asia. The application of knowledge about Asia to Government's engagement with the region continues to grow in importance and in 2011 Prime Minister Gillard announced the commissioning of a White Paper to examine how best to prepare Australia for 'the Asian century'. Our engagement, it is also true to say, is not getting easier.
This course involves (a) a brief overview of the development of Australian Government policy toward the Asian region; and (b) an introduction to the practical work of a number of Government departments and organisations dealing with Asian issues. The course will be of particular interest to students intending to pursue a career in Government, and will draw upon not only the strong academic expertise at ANU but also the expertise and experience of a range of senior members of Government departments in Canberra.
The course will run over three weekends. Venue TBA.
17.00-20.00 Friday 28 September
9.00-16.00 Saturday 29 September
17.00-20.00 Friday 12 October
9.00-16.00 Saturday 13 October
17.00-20.00 Friday 26 October
9.00-16.00 Saturday 27 October
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have acquired knowledge and skills in an area of particular importance to those intending to enter the Commonwealth Public Service. The course is designed to demonstrate the practical usefulness of Asian Studies knowledge. Professor Milner is the co-editor of three volumes on Australia's engagement with Asia.
Indicative Assessment
Pre-class assessment: 10%
Workshop participation: 10%
Workshop briefs: 50%
Final Take-Home Exam: 30%
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Workload
Delivered intensively over three weekends in August-September 2012. Dates to be confirmed. Contact hours 36, non contact approximately 60.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Preliminary Reading
Milner, A.C., and Quilty, M., Australia in Asia: Comparing Cultures, Oxford University Press, 1998
This text is out of date, but provides an introduction to key, continuing issues
Majors
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2190 | |
| 2005 | $2190 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3240 |
| 2006 | $3240 |
| 2005 | $3234 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
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