ASIA 1103 - Asia and the World
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ASIA 1103 Course Asia and the World Coordinating Unit Asian Studies Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assessment Quizzes, 20%, Writing Exercises 40%, Major Paper 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Gerry Groot
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Understand the significant contribution of Asian societies to western culture 2 Critically analyse the role of material culture in shaping many value judgments, especially where these involve notions of superiority and inferiority 3 Investigate and apply the complex notions of diffusion, competition, adaption and assimilation etc, and the apply this knowledge to specific cases studies of global change, especially as this apply to Asian influences 4 Recognise the complexity of the writing process where it involves correctly understanding questions, setting relevant contexts, writing explicit and developed arguments, explaining how such arguments can/should be supported by invoking sources, definitions and authorities in the field, and developing conclusions 5 Relate practical and real life examples to the theoretical concepts and explanations covered in the course 6 Understand the nature, role and formalities of key academic conventions such as referencing 7 Recognise, discriminate and assess the differences between well and poorly constructed arguments and good and poor writing University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Resources may be located on MyUni.
Recommended Resources
A&W works closely with the staff of the Barr-Smith Library
The Barr-Smith Library tutorials web page has been redesigned to incorporate the new interactive skills videos. See http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/help/tutorials/
· I have my reading list... what do I do now? (5.50 min)
· How do I find books in the Library catalogue? (3.30 min)
· Help! I'm not sure how to interpret my essay question (7.21min)
Online Learning
Lecture recordings, powerpoints, questionnaires and other materials will be posted online. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures supported by problem-solving tutorials which develop lecture material.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1 -hour lectures (or equivalent) per week 12 hours per semester 12 x 2-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week 24 hours per semester 6 hours reading per week 72 hours per semester 2 hours research per week 24 hours per semester 2 hours assignment preparation per week 24 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD HOURS 156 hours per semester Learning Activities Summary
NOTE: These arrangements are subject to change without notice.Schedule Week Lecture Week 1 Thinking & Rethinking Asia Week 2 Asian Diffusions Week 3 Tea, Asian Hamburgers & the World (4As) Week 4 The Silk Roads & Globalisations Week 5 Asian Pop Influences as Soft Power Week 6 The Mongols & Using the Present to Judge the Past Week 7 Writing Week 8 Martial Arts & Yoga Week 9 Islam, Knowledge & Europe Week 10 China & Western Enlightenment Week 11 Asian Religions and NRMs Week 12 Summary -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Weighting Weekly Quizzes 15% Writing Exercises 40% Major Essay 45% Assessment Related Requirements
Students are expected to attend all tutorials and should provide appropriate documentation for any missed classes.Assessment Detail
Quizzes 15 %
Writing exercises: 40% weighting
Major Essay: essay on a chosen topic - 45% weightingSubmission
All assignments for this course must be submitted electronically via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
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- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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