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Units FASS2300 Semester 2 2023 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

FASS2300: Asian Economic Community

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

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 ?	ECOS2025
Prerequisites ?	must be in the Dalyell stream
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	David Kim, kim.david@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final exam Multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions	30%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Participation Lecture and tutorial participation	20%	Ongoing	Lecture and tutorial participation
Outcomes assessed:
Supervised test ?	Mid-semester test Mid-semester test (in lecture)	20%	Week 08 Due date: 20 Sep 2023 at 12:00	1 hour
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Research essay Research-based essay	30%	Week 13 Due date: 05 Nov 2023 at 23:59	No more than 1500 words
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

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

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy (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.

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.

Learning support

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.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Why Asia? What do we learn from studying Asian economies?	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 02	A quick overview of East Asian miracles	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Korea’s comparative economic development in the postwar period	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	The Meiji to imperial Japan: setting Japan-Korea relations	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Understanding China’s political and economic system	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Park Chung Hee's legacy; Korea’s development dictatorship	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Indonesia and its economy; contemporary challenges	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 08	Mid-semester test	Lecture (1.5 hr)
Week 09	Business and politics in China: Female entrepreneurs	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 10	Geoeconomics in North East Asia	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Economic development and democracy in Asia	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Strategic issues and national security in Asia	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 13	Contemporary geopolitical challenges in Asia	Lecture (2 hr)
Weekly	There will be weekly tutorials starting in Week 1 (except for Week 8 due to the mid-semester test)	Tutorial (12 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

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 made available on Canvas on a weekly basis.

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library’s reading list system Leganto, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

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

This is a Dalyell unit of study. Previous student feedback has been incorporated.

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Teaching staff

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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