ASIA2020 Engaging Asia: Working with Government
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 and Second Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
The ambitious Asia Programs of the Australian National University were initiated more than sixty years ago, partly to support the Australian Government's postwar national re-orientation toward Asia. The application of knowledge about Asia to Government's engagement with the region continues to grow in importance and in 2011 Prime Minister Gillard announced the commissioning of a White Paper to examine how best to prepare Australia for 'the Asian century'. Our engagement, it is also true to say, is not getting easier. This course involves (a) a brief overview of the development of Australian Government policy toward the Asian region; and (b) an introduction to the practical work of a number of Government departments and organisations dealing with Asian issues. The course will be of particular interest to students intending to pursue a career in Government, and will draw upon not only the strong academic expertise at ANU but also the expertise and experience of a range of senior members of Government departments in Canberra. The course will run over three weekends. Venue TBA. 17.00-20.00 Friday 28 September 9.00-16.00 Saturday 29 September 17.00-20.00 Friday 12 October 9.00-16.00 Saturday 13 October 17.00-20.00 Friday 26 October 9.00-16.00 Saturday 27 October |
| Learning Outcomes |
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have acquired knowledge and skills in an area of particular importance to those intending to enter the Commonwealth Public Service. The course is designed to demonstrate the practical usefulness of Asian Studies knowledge. Professor Milner is the co-editor of three volumes on Australia's engagement with Asia. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Pre-class assessment: 10% Workshop participation: 10% Workshop briefs: 50% Final Take-Home Exam: 30% |
| Workload |
Delivered intensively over three weekends in August-September 2012. Dates to be confirmed. Contact hours 36, non contact approximately 60. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
14 university courses (84 units). |
| Incompatibility | |
| Preliminary Reading |
Milner, A.C., and Quilty, M., Australia in Asia: Comparing Cultures, Oxford University Press, 1998 |
| Majors/Specialisations | Indonesian Studies, Japanese Studies, Asia-Pacific Security Studies, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, and Northeast Asian Studies |
| Academic Contact | Professor Anthony Milner and Ms Siaan Matthews |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
