OER1001/regional-relations-in-asia-and-the-pacific/1/introduction-to-asia-and-the-pacific/1/defining-asia-and-the-pacific/aims

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:


 * Delineate the main geographical factors influencing human activities in the Asia Pacific regions, including Australia and New Zealand, and the main points of comparison and contrast between these regions;


 * Outline the growth and dimensions of transnational involvement in Asia and the Pacific;


 * Explain the factors working towards the growing inter-dependence of states in Asia and the Pacific;


 * Explain and apply various personal and social skills expected in other regional cultures;


 * Outline other cultural traditions and regional current affairs;


 * Apply analytical and problem solving skills by researching and writing assignments and reflective journal;


 * Apply ethical research and inquiry skills by comprehending and applying referencing norms and practices;


 * Demonstrate cultural literacy skills by describing, analysing and applying international perspectives using course-specific analytical frameworks.