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UNE unit code: PAIS318
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Unit information
This unit examines Australia's changing relations with the Asia Pacific after World War II, in particular Australia’s engagement with the region in the post-Cold War era.
It focuses on Australian foreign policy responses to the key regional issues, such as political and economic relations, foreign aid, trade, immigration, terrorism and climate change.
In doing so, you will develop knowledge and critical thinking skills regarding Australian foreign policy in the Asia Pacific.
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of: Australia's changing political, strategic and economic relations with the Asia Pacific region, and bilateral relations with particular states in the region; the way in which Australia's relations with the Asia Pacific have been shaped by such factors as strategic concerns, internal political considerations, ethnocentrism, stereotypical images, and racist sentiment; and changes in Australian policies on immigration;
- use key concepts in political and international studies to analyse Australia's relations with the Asia Pacific and bilateral relations with specific states in the region;
- reflect upon, and critically analyse, Australia's changing relations with the Asia Pacific, and competing interpretations of these changing relations;
- independently develop, through synthesising and evaluating evidence from a range of sources, coherent arguments about Australia's relations with the Asia Pacific and communicate these in a clear manner; and
- display well-developed research, analytical and written communication skills through the planning and execution of written work in which they examine Australian foreign policy in the Asia Pacific.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Online quiz No. Words: 1000 (equivalent) |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Online quiz No. Words: 1500 (equivalent) |
Assessment 3 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Australian Foreign Policy: Controversies and Debates
ISBN: 9780195525632
Baldino, D., Carr, A., Langlois, A.J., Oxford University Press 2014
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Australian Foreign Policy in Asia: Middle Power or Awkward Partner?
ISBN: 9783319887593
Patience, A., Palgrave Macmillan 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
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