GEOG 7006 - People and Environment in the Asia-Pacific Region
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 7006 Course People and Environment in the Asia-Pacific Region Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible GEST 5006, GEOG 5006 Assessment Seminar participation, Seminar presentation, Research project Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jungho Suh
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Have an understanding of the economic, social, political and ecological dimensions and processes of the human-nature relationships in the Asia-Pacific region. 2 Comprehend the politics of the environment in countries of the Asian Pacific region, and the close link between economic development and environmental change. 3 Highlight the importance of cultural dimensions for shaping the understanding and approaches to environmental issues in the Asia-Pacific region. 4 Employ critical thinking skills about various environment and development issues and debates in the Asia-Pacific region. 5 Critically assess the usefulness, strengths and limitations of environmental strategies of various countries of the Asia-Pacific region. 6 Apply high quality written and verbal communication skills. 7 Work effectively and collaboratively in seminar/workshop situations. 8 Work effectively in a group to produce results. 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, 2, 3, 4, 5 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.
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
7, 8 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5, 6, 7, 8 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.
2, 3, 4, 5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no required text books for this course.Recommended Resources
Weekly required readings will be uploaded to the course MyUni.Online Learning
The MyUni website for the course will provide you with access to course materials, announcements and many other features to help manage your study. You are advised to regularly visit the MyUni website for the course to receive course announcements and reminders.
You will need the following to access MyUni:
· a computer with an Internet connection;
· a PC running Windows 95 or higher or a Mac running Mac OS 8.6 or higher;
· a JavaScript enabled web browser (Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher);
· the Adobe Reader software
(download from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html);
· your 成人大片 username and password.
To reach the MyUni website for the course follow the links from the 成人大片's Homepage http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ to Login to MyUni https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/webapps/login. When you open the course website you will find material related to the course. You will need to enter a username and password to enter the MyUni website.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The teaching in this course is based on student-centred learning principles and strategies. Students are seen as partners in the learning journey. A range of teaching methods are employed to involve and integrate the students in the learning process, and provide them with the necessary skills and knowledge of the topic. There are many opportunities for students to provide their input and feedback into the course. The course provides various assessment methods and choices to accommodate different learning styles. Through case studies and examples the students learn problem-solving skills, and have to work collaboratively in workshop style seminars.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The times suggested here are guidelines for students to achieve the course requirements and to successfully complete the course. You will need to allocate appropriate time for your study (contact and non-contact time). University policies suggest for a 6-unit course that there should be 24 hours of learning activities per week:
- Structured learning/contact time (lectures and tutorials/workshops): 3 hours per week
- Reading and preparation:4 hours per week
- Preparation for assignments: 9 hours per week
- MyUni: 3 hours per week
Learning Activities Summary
Week
Seminar topic
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2
Sustainable Development Goals
Week 3
Tourism and the environment
Week 4
Sustainable agriculture
Week 5
Religion and the environment
Week 6
Community-based natural resource management
Week 7
Migration and rural sustainability
Week 8
TBA
Week 9
Student presentations
Week 10
Student presentations
Week 11
Student presentations
Week 12
Concluding seminar: Sustainability in the Asia-Pacific Region
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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
Activity
Proportion of mark (%)
Seminar participation
10
Short essay
20
Powerpoint presentation
20
Research report (Part I)
15
Research report (Part II)
35
Total
100
Assessment Related Requirements
It is compulsory for the students to participate in every seminar. You are expected to play an active role in the seminars. This will include taking part in group discussions and making brief oral presentations.Those who always turn up but rarely speak up will lose participation marks up to 10% towards the course mark.
Assessment Detail
Assessment details to be provided.Submission
Submission details to be provided.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 .
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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
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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