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.

This is an intensive course delivered over six days:

11&12 October, 18&19 October, 25&26 October 2013

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.

Pre-class assessment:                       10%

Workshop participation:                      10%

Workshop briefs:                               50%

Final Take-Home Exam:                     30%

Delivered intensively over six days:

11&12 October, 18&19 October, 25&26 October 2013

Contact hours 36, non contact approximately 60.

Permission of coordinator

Milner, A.C., and Quilty, M., Australia in Asia: Comparing Cultures, Oxford University Press, 1998

Australia. Australia in the Asian Century Task Force (2012). Australia in the Asian century : White Paper. http://asiancentury.dpmc.gov.au/white-paper

Delivery Mode:

Intensive, on campus