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

=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)
 * Introduction to regional relations in Asia and the Pacific (RRAP101)
 * Understanding culture in Asia and the Pacific (RRAP102)
 * Regional economics in Asia and the Pacific (RRAP103)
 * 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

 * Course planning page
 * Course materials
 * RRAP101 Outline (Introduction to regional relations in Asia and the Pacific) --- RRAP101 Wordpress site
 * RRAP102 Outline (Understanding culture in Asia and the Pacific) --- RRAP102 Wordpress site
 * RRAP103 Outline (Regional economics in Asia and the Pacific) --- RRAP103 Wordpress site
 * RRAP104 Outline (Tourism in Asia and the Pacific) --- RRAP104 Wordpress site