This course is only for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Affairs (BAPA) and is taught at Ritsumeikan University (Japan)
This is a course of readings on an Asia-Pacific Affairs topic or topics identified in consultation with the course convener. It involves in-depth reading and analysis in an area directly relevant to the Asia-Pacific region, with an emphasis on critical analysis and writing. The nature of the program will vary depending on the convenor, but focus areas might include Politics and Government, International Relations and Security, Conflict and Peacebuilding, History and Culture, or other topics relevant to Asia-Pacific Affairs. The course will have a particular focus on building research skills.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate a nuanced understanding of a specialised area in Asia-Pacific Affairs.
- Compare and critique key scholarly debates in the specified field of study.
- Identify research gaps and develop research questions in the specified field of study.
- Critically engage with relevant issues and concepts in Asia-Pacific Affairs through research and writing.
- Communicate persuasively, in a variety of formats, arguments relevant to Asia-Pacific Affairs.
Indicative Assessment
- Written reflections (30) [LO 1,4,5]
- Annotated bibliography (30) [LO 1,2,3]
- Oral response to readings (10) [LO 1,2,5]
- Final written assessment (30) [LO 1,2,3,4,5]
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Workload
This course comprises some 130 hours of activity taught over an intensive period (in Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring session), including seminar-style classes as well as self-directed study. The course comprises a maximum of 6k words of assessment or the equivalent.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
There is no single prescribed text for this course. Required readings and other material will be provided to students by the convenor in advance of the course commencement.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | 01 Mar 2027 | TBA | TBA | 31 Mar 2027 | Online or In Person | N/A |