Regional Relations in Asia and the Pacific/RRAP100 OERu course specfication

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Part A: Course specification

Metadata

  • OERu course name: Regional relations in the Asia and Pacific
  • Level: 1st year Bachelor's Degree
  • Notional learning hours: 160
  • Micro-courses (Four micro-courses of 40 hours each)
    1. Introduction to regional relations in Asia and the Pacific (RRAP101)
    2. Understanding culture in Asia and the Pacific (RRAP102)
    3. Regional economics in Asia and the Pacific (RRAP103)
    4. Tourism in Asia and the Pacific (RRAP104)
  • OERu course codes: RRAP101, RRAP102, RRAP103, RRAP104
  • Micro-credntials: No
  • OERu assessing institutions: University of Southern Queensland
  • OERu mode of study: Self-directed study or cohort-based independent study with peer-learning support.

Course aim

In this course students will learn about societies and cultures in Asia and the Pacific within a framework of international relations.

Learning outcomes

  1. Delineate the main geographical factors influencing human activities in the Asia Pacific regions and the main points of comparison and contrast between these regions;
  2. Apply various personal and social skills expected in other regional cultures;
  3. Apply analytical and problem solving skills by researching and writing assignments;
  4. Apply ethical research and inquiry skills by comprehending and applying referencing norms and practices;
  5. Demonstrate cultural literacy skills by describing, analysing and applying international perspectives using course-specific analytical frameworks based on other cultural traditions and regional current affairs.

Indicative content

  1. Video interviews with academics specialising in different aspects of international relations in the Asia-Pacific region.
  2. Open access materials sourced by learners in pursuit of their own county interests in the region.
  3. Integrating digital and learning literacies for academic study.
  4. Describing the Asia-Pacific region.
  5. Developing a country profile for a learner selected country in the Asia-Pacific region.
  6. Historical overview of the region.
  7. Diversity of human ideas and behaviour.
  8. Religious belief systems across the Asia-Pacific region.
  9. Regional economic imperatives in Asia and the Pacific.
  10. Tourism in Asia and the Pacific.
  11. Regional futures in the context of key issues facing the Asia-Pacific region in the 21st century.

Assessment

University of Southern Queensland

Assessment type Learning outcomes Details Weighting Completion requirements
Assignment LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5 Extended country profile 25% Learners must achieve at least 50% aggregate of the total marks for the four assignments
Assignment LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5 Document analysis demonstrating information literacy and research skills in the context of culture in the Asia-Pacific region 25% Learners must achieve at least 50% aggregate of the total marks for the four assignments
Assignment LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5
  • Part A: Demonstrating evidence using e-learning activities on regional economics
  • Part B: Reflective learning
25% Learners must achieve at least 50% aggregate of the total marks for the four assignments
Assignment LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5 Tourism assignment 25% Learners must achieve at least 50% aggregate for the four assignments

Pre-requisites

  • English language proficiency up to IELTS level 6 (or equivalent)

Part B: Detailed objectives

Micro-course structure

Learners are required to complete the four micro-courses and corresponding assignments for academic credit.

Micro 1: Introduction to regional relations in Asia and the Pacific

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Identify the countries that comprise Asia and the Pacific.
  2. Explain the geographic diversity that exists in the region.
  3. Provide a concise country profile of one of the countries located in the Asia-Pacific region.
  4. Identify historically significant events in Asia and the Pacific.
  5. Provide a timeline overview of one of the civilisations located in the Asia-Pacific region, noting the relevant events/ issues of importance to that civilisation.
  6. Identify 18th century European perceptions of Asian and Pacific landscapes and peoples.
  7. Explain early patterns of European interaction with the indigenous populations of the Asia-Pacific region.
  8. Evaluate the persistence of 18th century attitudes and values concerning the Asia-Pacific in the contemporary era.

Micro 2: Understanding culture in the Asia and the Pacific

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Define and understand the term ‘culture’.
  2. List the complex factors that may be included in a study of culture.
  3. Provide examples that illustrate the variability of culture across the Asia-Pacific region.
  4. Explain the principal religious traditions of Asia and the Pacific.
  5. List the key ideas of selected religious traditions within Asia and the Pacific.
  6. Describe the central source books, written record (if any), or oral traditions of selected religious traditions.
  7. Explain the ways in which a selected religion has influenced the behaviour and society of a state in the Asia-Pacific region where it is practised.

Micro 3: Regional economics in Asia and the Pacific

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the main historical, theoretical and policy developments that have led to closer economic integration and cooperation in Asia.
  2. Explain the rapid growth of regional trading partners in Asia, particularly the northeast Asian economies.
  3. Evaluate contemporary economic relations among regional trading partners in Asia.
  4. Describe the major financial tensions and crises that have impacted the region.
  5. Evaluate the main historical, theoretical and policy developments that have led to closer economic integration and cooperation in the Pacific
  6. Explain the rapid growth of regional trading partners in the Pacific.
  7. Evaluate contemporary economic relations among regional trading partners in the Pacific region.
  8. Describe the major financial tensions and crises that have impacted the region.

Micro 4: Tourism in Asia and the Pacific

Learning objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Evaluate the importance of tourism for states within the Asia-Pacific region.
  2. Explain the different types of tourism present in Asia and the Pacific.
  3. Explain the impacts of tourism on the societies and economies of states in the Asia-Pacific region.
  4. Evaluate the impact of tourism on cultures within Asia and the Pacific.
  5. Explain the key issues facing countries in the Asia-Pacific in the 21st century.
  6. Evaluate the key opportunities for countries in the Asia-Pacific.
  7. Evaluate government responses to these issues and opportunities.

Course links (if available)

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