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From the Gold Rushes to the Asian Century: Australia and the Asia Pacific
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BAHIS2006 - From the Gold Rushes to the Asian Century: Australia and the Asia Pacific
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<p>This unit surveys Australia’s changing relationship with the Asia Pacific region from the middle of the nineteenth century through to more recent times. It will explore how culture, politics, and economics shaped Australian attitudes and policies to the region, and consider how historians, political scientists and policy makers responded to the challenges of Australia/Asia relationships. The specific topics will vary from year to year but will broadly cover the themes of the gold rushes, Australian nation building, the role of the first and second world wars, decolonisation, the Cold War, the rise of the Asian Tigers, globalization, the changing US relationship to the region, and the growing economic and diplomatic influence of China after 1990, as well as cultural exchange through education and tourism.</p>
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<p>The unit is an historical overview of Australia’s evolving relationship to the Asia-Pacific region. It tackles key developments or turning points in that relationship, whilst exploring its major political, cultural and economic dimensions. It will explore how culture, politics, and economics shaped Australian attitudes and policies to the region, and consider how historians, political scientists and policy makers responded to the challenges of Australia/Asia relationships. The specific topics will vary from year to year but will broadly cover the themes of the gold rushes, Australian nation building, the role of the first and second world wars, decolonisation, the Cold War, the rise of the Asian Tigers, globalization, the changing US relationship to the region, and the growing economic and diplomatic influence of China after 1990 as well as cultural exchange through education and tourism.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit surveys Australia’s changing relationship with the Asia Pacific region from the middle of the nineteenth century through to more recent times. It will explore how culture, politics, and economics shaped Australian attitudes and policies to the region, and consider how historians, political scientists and policy makers responded to the challenges of Australia/Asia relationships. The specific topics will vary from year to year but will broadly cover the themes of the gold rushes, Australian nation building, the role of the first and second world wars, decolonisation, the Cold War, the rise of the Asian Tigers, globalization, the changing US relationship to the region, and the growing economic and diplomatic influence of China after 1990, as well as cultural exchange through education and tourism.</p>
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<p>The unit is an historical overview of Australia’s evolving relationship to the Asia-Pacific region. It tackles key developments or turning points in that relationship, whilst exploring its major political, cultural and economic dimensions. It will explore how culture, politics, and economics shaped Australian attitudes and policies to the region, and consider how historians, political scientists and policy makers responded to the challenges of Australia/Asia relationships. The specific topics will vary from year to year but will broadly cover the themes of the gold rushes, Australian nation building, the role of the first and second world wars, decolonisation, the Cold War, the rise of the Asian Tigers, globalization, the changing US relationship to the region, and the growing economic and diplomatic influence of China after 1990 as well as cultural exchange through education and tourism.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis2006">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHIS1001" target="_blank">BAHIS1001</a>" / "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAKIP1001" target="_blank">BAKIP1001</a>" / "BAXDC1002" / "HISOC1005" / "HISOC1312"</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of "<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=BAHIS3006" target="_blank">BAHIS3006</a>" / "HISOC1104"</p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Survey historical themes in Australia's evolving relationship with the Asia-Pacific region, and explore the principal interpretations by historians.</p>
K2
<p>Appraise the domestic and international factors which shape Australia’s international relationships.</p>
K3
<p>Analyse Australian perceptions of the nations and cultures of the Asia-Pacific region, and also Asian and Pacific perceptions of Australia.</p>
K4
<p>Account for the impact of post-Colonialism, Globalisation and Terrorism on the changing nature of the Australian/Asia-Pacific relationship.</p>
S1
<p>Identify, understand and critique a wide variety of secondary historical sources.</p>
S2
<p>Engage in independent reading and research and develop oral and written communication skills at the appropriate level.</p>
S3
<p>Distinguish between, and effectively analyse, primary and secondary sources including government policy documents, scholarly commentary, eyewitness accounts, political memoir and reflection.</p>
A1
<p>Construct an evidence-based argument or narrative.</p>
A2
<p>Further develop analytical skills to understand and critically assess primary and secondary sources.</p>
A3
<p>Apply the methodological and ethical conventions of the history discipline.</p>
Assessment
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<p>An individual presentation and exegesis on the use of primary sources</p>
<p>Presentation/paper</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
K1, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>A detailed response to a question in essay form which shows capacity to research, organise and develop an argument</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>35-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, A1, A3
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<p>A test which examines events, themes and perspectives covered in the unit</p>
<p>Test</p>
<p>20-35%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090305 - History
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bahis2006">View unit fees</a>
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