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FASS2300: Asian Economic Community

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study aims to develop our understanding of major issues concerning Asian economic community and its prospects. Students will study both contemporary and historical developments in various Asian economies from a multidisciplinary perspective. For a deeper and broader understanding, the unit will consider non-economic factors such as geopolitical, cultural and social influences that interact with economic policies and outcomes in the region. This is achieved by bringing guest lecturers of varying expertise who will share their insights and knowledge. This unit will also assess the prospects and preconditions required for a viable and prosperous regional economic community in Asia.

Unit details and rules

Unit code FASS2300
Academic unit Economics
Credit points 6
Prohibitions
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ECOS2025
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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None
Assumed knowledge
? 

Must be in the Dalyell stream

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator David Kim, kim.david@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Final exam Final exam
Final exam
40% Formal exam period 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Online task Online Quizzes
Online quiz
10% Ongoing
Closing date: 28 May 2020
Short quiz as part of online tutorials
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Participation Participation
Participation in online tutorial activities
10% Ongoing
Closing date: 28 May 2020
Lecture and tutoirial participation
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment Review Essay
Research
40% Week 14 (STUVAC)
Due date: 01 Jun 2020 at 17:00
1200 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Assessment summary

Class participation is worth 20% of total assessment (10% online quizzes, and 10% online tutorial participation).  Students are expected to achieve 80% attendance in online lectures and tutorials, and also participate in classroom activities.

For students who are prevented due to exceptional circumstances (illness or misadventure), the research assignments will be re-weighted to 35% (for proposal) and 65% (final report), respectively.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

Result code

Result name

Mark range

Description

HD

High distinction

85 - 100

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

DI

Distinction

75 - 84

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

CR

Credit

65 - 74

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

PS

Pass

50 - 64

Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.

FA

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Not applicable

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 Why Asia? APEC, RCEP, and Asian Economies Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 02 Economic Policy Coordination in Asia Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 03 China and Belt & Road Initiatives Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 04 Free Trade Agreements and Legal aspects Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 05 Investment Treaties and ISDS in Asia Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 06 Chinese economy and Australia Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 07 Refugees and Human rights in Asia Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 08 Asia Pacific Security Challenges Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 09 The Economy of North Korea in Transition Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4
Week 10 Japan and East Asian economies Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 11 Indonesia and ASEAN Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 12 Economics and Security in the current era Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 13 Unit Overview and New Issues Lecture (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
Weekly There will be weekly tutorials starting in Week 2. Tutorial (12 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

Except for exceptional circumstances preventing attendance, students are expected to attend at least 80% of the lectures and tutorials.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Readings will be progressively made available on Canvas on a weekly basis.

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library eReserve, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of the various issues (including political, cultural and economics and major historical episodes that have shaped current Asian countries.
  • LO2. Analyse and evaluate contemporary policies towards the Asian community and integration
  • LO3. Appreciate similarities and differences across the Asian economies in the postwar era
  • LO4. Identify challenges and prospects in relation to Asian economic integration
  • LO5. Assess the ways in which Australia can benefit from interacting with the Asian community

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is a new unit of study.

N.B. The assessment information differs from the one in handbook. See under ‘Assessments’

More information can be found on Canvas.

 

Additional costs

There are no additional costs for this unit.

Site visit guidelines

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Work, health and safety

There are no specific WHS requirements for this unit.

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