ASIA 3007 - Beyond Asian Ecological Crises

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

How can we overcome ecological crises in Asia? This course explores this question by focusing on China and Japan, the second and the third largest economies in the world, as their experiences are key for dealing with major socio-environmental issues, such as global warming and nuclear catastrophes. The main point of reference though is Japan. It became the world's second largest economy in the 1960s, until overtaken by China in 2011, the year of the Fukushima disaster. The social and ecological devastation caused by this nuclear catastrophe suggests that we are at a significant crossroad for rethinking the relationship between development and the environment, or rather, between humankind and nature. What can we learn from Japan's experience of intense modernisation to overcome and avert further ecological crises in China and beyond? Topics such as energy, agriculture, construction, education, employment, spiritual heritage, and urban-rural relationships, both in Japan and China will be examined. Not only the political economy of each country but also grassroots responses to socio-environmental crises will be used to analyse whether we have an adequate theoretical and philosophical foundation to rethink the human-nature nexus. The role Australia can play will also be discussed. Students in this course have an option to participate in a 10-day study-abroad program, Gateway Japan, during the mid-semester break instead of attending workshops in weeks 7-12. The program has been tailor-made for this course by Tottori University, and provides a rare opportunity to study sustainability outside of western and urban frames of reference, while experiencing the lush spring of rural Japan. The course is useful for students doing International Studies, Asian Studies, Japanese Studies, Chinese Studies, Development Studies, Media Studies, Environmental Policy and Management, International Business, Education and Law, as well as Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Sciences.

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Course Details

Course Code	ASIA 3007
Course	Beyond Asian Ecological Crises
Coordinating Unit	Asian Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
Incompatible	ASIA 2025
Assessment	Workshop contribution 20%, Reflection paper 10%, Annotated bibliography & 3 minute presentation 20%, Research essay 50%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Midori Kagawa-Fox

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1	have a broad, coherent and in-depth knowledge on the structural issues relating to the economic development and the environmental/ecological crisis in (East) Asia.
2	be able to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise data from a wide variety of sources, including databases specific to Asian Studies.
3	have the skills to write research reports of publication standard.
4	have an ability to suggest creative and innovative solutions to issues relating to the ecological crisis in the context of the Asian Century.
5	develop high order skills in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication, with particular strengths in transcultural and interdisciplinary communication.
6	be proficient in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies in research, writing, communication and presentation.
7	be aware of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context.
8	be autonomous, critical and creative thinkers, able to work as professionals in relevant fields relating to Asia, equipped with the knowledge and skills listed above.

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)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1 2 3 4 7 8
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	2 3 4 7 8
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4 5 6 8
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	3 4 5 6 7 8
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	5 7 8
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	5 8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Students are expected to use Myuni and undertake out of class work as well as use the course reading materials provided.

Myuni, ICC and Turnitin will be used for assignment, submission, and marking.

Learning & Teaching Modes

No information currently available.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 1-hour lectures per week	12 hours per semester
1 x 2-hour workshop 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	156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Lecture topics (provisional)

Week 1 Nuclear crisis in Japan: World risk society in the Anthropocene
Week 2 Development and the question of core and periphery
Week 3 Industrial pollution: Minamata – The question of modernity
Week 4 Animism: Nature,life & soul
Week 5 Research Consulation
Week 6 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Week 7 Youth issues
Week 8 Globalisation and the question of food
Week 9 Civil society
Week 10 Asian Century: Australia’s significance for a sustainable Asia
Week 11 Gateway Japan student presentation
Week 12 Conclusion

Students enrolled in this course is eligible to apply for Gateway Japan study tour held in mid-semester break. For details, go to Global Learning homepage. If interested, it is essential to apply in January and early February.

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 for students NOT attending Gateway Japan Study Tour	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Workshop Contribution: Self-assessment	Formative & Summative	Weekly	10%	5
Workshop Contribution: Reflective journal	Formative & Summative	Week 14	10%	1 2 7 8
Reflection paper (1000 words) on any topic introduced in weeks 1-4	Formative & Summative	Week 5	20%	1 2 6 7
Reearch outline (Presentation OR Annotated bibliography)	Formative & Summative	Weeks 7-12	10%	2 4 6 8
Research Essay: 2500-3000 words	Summartive	Week 14	50%	1 2 4 5 6 7

Assessment Task for students ATTENDING Gateway Japan Study Tour	Task Type	Due	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Workshop Contribution: Self-assessment (5 weeks only)	Formative & Summative	Weekly	5%	5
Workshop Contribution: Reflective journal (5 weeks only)	Formative & Summative	Week 14	5%	1 2 7 8
Reflective Diary of Gateway Japan (500 words x 5 topics)	Formative & Summative	Week 7	30%	1 2 6 7
Research Presentation (based on Gateway Japan)	Formative & Summative	Week 11	10%	2 4 6 8
Research Essay: 2500-3000 words	Summative	Week 14	50%	1 2 4 5 6 7

Assessment Detail

No information currently available.

Submission

No information currently available.

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.

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