The course is open to students from both economics and non-economics backgrounds who are interested in the diverse experiences of Asian economies. The course aims to give students the analytical skills to compare and contrast the multiple paths to prosperity and critically assess the prospects and challenges for Asian economies and their citizens to thrive in the future. The course moves beyond the mainstream approach to assessing country-level economic performance, by incorporating seven ways to think like a 21st-century economist, as explained in the book Doughnut Economics, in a holistic exploration of the economic growth and development patterns in the dynamic Asian region. These include shifting the goal beyond GDP to broader measures of sustainable development and human wellbeing; understanding the importance of economic and political systems beyond the textbook 'free market'; recognising the critical role of governments in supporting equitable and regenerative development; and questioning whether the 20th-century obsession with economic growth is compatible with 21st-century development challenges.

Drawing on the diverse lessons offered by Japan's early industrialisation and the East Asian 'miracle', 'socialism with Chinese characteristics', India's democratic development, Bhutan's gross national happiness, and more, the course will use both analytical and comparative methods to cover topics including fair (and unfair) trade and investment, poverty and inequality, 'green' development, the links between population and growth, and the economics of happiness.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate a 21st-century understanding of economic growth and development.
2. Understand the economic performance, prospects and challenges of economies in Asia.
3. Understand the broader societal and sustainable development challenges faced in key Asian economies.
4. Critically compare and contrast alternative paths to prosperity.
5. Articulate views on all of the above, in written and spoken form, supported by academic evidence.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). Feedback can also be provided to Course Conveners and teachers via the Student Experience of Learning & Teaching (SELT) feedback program. SELT surveys are confidential and also provide the Colleges and ANU Executive with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction and Overview
2	The Doughnut: Economic thinking for the 21st Century
3	Black Cat White Cat: Comparative Economic Systems
4	Tigers and Dragons: Developmental State or Development Miracles?
5	Country Expert Panel: India, Japan, Mongolia and Vietnam
6	The Elephant in the Room: The Economics of Inequality	Posters due in tutorial this week
7	The Frog and the Phoenix: Green Growth and Prosperity
8	Foxes and Hedgehogs: Globalisation's Winners and Losers
9	The Birds and the Bees: Population dynamics and development
10	Buddha and the Bluebird: The Economics of Happiness	Podcast due on Monday of this week
11	Country Expert Panel 2: Our Nearest Neighbour - Indonesia
12	Podcast Party	Research Essay due one week after end of term

Tutorial Registration

ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Engagement	20 %	*	*	1,4,5
Poster	30 %	30/08/2023	08/09/2023	1,2,3,5
Podcast: Book Review	20 %	29/09/2023	14/10/2023	1,2,3,4,5
Research Essay	30 %	03/11/2023	01/12/2023	1,2,3,4,5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines , which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Integrity Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Extenuating Circumstances Application
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure
• Code of practice for teaching and learning

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the Academic Skills website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Assessment Task 1

Engagement

This course is designed to inspire discussion and debate among students about complex issues for which there are no "right" answers. Tutorials are the main opportunity to do this. The tutorial each week will focus on four questions – some based on specific readings or key concepts covered in lectures, some requiring information or data ‘hunts’, some asking your opinion on contentious issues, and all designed to deepen or broaden your understanding of the topic presented in the lecture held in the previous week. To ensure that tutorial conversations are lively and well informed, you will be asked to prepare four sets of tutorial notes – your choice of two for Tutorial Topics 2-4 (Weeks 3-5) and two for Tutorial Topics 6-10 (Weeks 7-11). Each set of notes is worth 2.5%. The remaining 10% of this grade is for tutorial participation. Further details of this and all other Assessment Tasks are provided in the Assessment Details document on Wattle.

Assessment Task 2

Poster

You will be asked to prepare an A2-sized Poster focused on a country of your choice, which should a summary and analysis of the country’s Doughnut AND its economic system; identification of THREE challenges facing the country, relating to shortfalls or overshoots on its Doughnut and/or to its economic system; and a specific question for further investigation in the final Research Essay, ideally linked to one or more of the challenges you identify and supported by a concise statement (100 words maximum) of why this question is important. 

The poster should contain no more than 1000 words, supported by appropriate figures and tables, with a separate word document listing all references, including three that are identified as being relevant to your Research Essay question. Any format of citations is acceptable (footnotes, brackets in the text), as long as all work that is not your own is attributed to its original author/source. Both the Poster and Reference list should be uploaded on Wattle PRIOR TO YOUR TUTORIAL in Week 6. In your Week 6 tutorial, you will each give a 3-minute presentation of your poster, which will be marked in the week following the presentation. Marks will be awarded for your presentation (5) and the poster itself (25%).

Assessment Task 3

Podcast: Book Review

Students will be asked to work in groups of 3 or 4 to create a Podcast about a book - chosen from a list provided at the start of the semester. The Podcast will be a maximum of 20 minutes in duration. It should introduce the key themes of the book, and include a critical discussion of its contributions to relevant debates and an assessment of its highlights and flaws. Students should draw on material covered in the course lectures and readings wherever appropriate. Marks will be awarded for the book summary (5), analysis (10) and style (5). The Podcasts will be due on the Monday of Week 10 (three weeks after the mid-semester break). In the final week of semester, a "Podcast Party" will be held in place of the lecture, during which a selection of the best podcasts will be played for all students to listen to, and then vote on "Best Podcast".

Assessment Task 4

Research Essay

The Research Essay is based on the question identified in your Poster presentation and approved by the Lecturer. Note that one reason for the assessment weighting being the same as the Poster (while being double the word count) is that the Poster required you to conduct background research for your Essay to develop your question AND included a presentation mark.) Your essay should not exceed 2000 words, excluding references. Tables, charts and figures can be used to support your analysis, as long as they are relevant and referred to in the text. Please use Times New Roman Font No. 12 and 1.5 line spacing and please also ensure that your word count of the text is recorded. The Essay is due on the Friday after the teaching semester ends. This will need to be submitted through Turnitin on Wattle. 

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. The University’s students are an integral part of that community. The academic integrity principle commits all students to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support, academic integrity, and to uphold this commitment by behaving honestly, responsibly and ethically, and with respect and fairness, in scholarly practice.

The University expects all staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle, the Academic Integrity Rule 2021, the Policy: Student Academic Integrity and Procedure: Student Academic Integrity, and to uphold high standards of academic integrity to ensure the quality and value of our qualifications.

The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 is a legal document that the University uses to promote academic integrity, and manage breaches of the academic integrity principle. The Policy and Procedure support the Rule by outlining overarching principles, responsibilities and processes. The Academic Integrity Rule 2021 commences on 1 December 2021 and applies to courses commencing on or after that date, as well as to research conduct occurring on or after that date. Prior to this, the Academic Misconduct Rule 2015 applies.

 

The University commits to assisting all students to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. All coursework students must complete the online Academic Integrity Module (Epigeum), and Higher Degree Research (HDR) students are required to complete research integrity training. The Academic Integrity website provides information about services available to assist students with their assignments, examinations and other learning activities, as well as understanding and upholding academic integrity.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignments. Please keep a copy of the assignments for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission not permitted unless there is a valid reason, supported by the appropriate documentation. If submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date is not permitted, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

Referencing Requirements

The Academic Skills website has information to assist you with your writing and assessments. The website includes information about Academic Integrity including referencing requirements for different disciplines. There is also information on Plagiarism and different ways to use source material.

Returning Assignments

The graded assignments will be returned to students.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. Extensions may be granted for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students