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COURSE GUIDE PROFORMA FOR 2016
COMM2138: Modern Asia
Part A: Course Overview
College Design and Social Context
School Media and Communication
Course identification
and title
Modern Asia
Career Undergraduate
Credit points 12
Pre-requisite courses
and assumed knowledge
and capabilities
Nil
Course description
This course forms the foundation for the major in Asian Media and
Culture. It offers a critique of the supposedly universal values of Western
modernity, while considering a range of questions around the political,
economic and cultural development of modern Asia. Some of the major
questions this course asks are: What is modernity? Is there an “Asian
model” and can it be seen as an alternative modernity? The meaning and
significance of the rise of Asia? Is the 21 st century going to be the so-
called “Asian century”?
The course will encourage you to appreciate the diversity of Asian
cultures and help equip you with the knowledge and skills to engage fully
with Asia at a professional level. It also encourages you to examine
further the social and cultural aspects of Asian societies, particularly as
they relate to issues of politics, economy and media and communication.
Objectives / learning
outcomes / capability
development
The objectives of this course are:
• To develop a critical approach to questions about Western and Asian
societies.
• To introduce theoretical concepts that will help you develop a critical
framework for a deeper and more diverse understanding of the issues
that make Asia modern.
• To develop research skills.
• To encourage critical examination of literature on Asia and modernity.
• To improve and develop academic writing skills.
• To develop the skills needed for producing reasoned and substantiated
argument.
On successful completion of the course, you will be familiar with relevant
literature and equipped with increased knowledge of Asian societies and
improved research and writing skills.
Overview of Learning
Activities
There are a variety of learning experiences including lectures, tutorials and
group-based activities. You are expected to complete weekly readings and
to participate actively in class. There will be both individual and group
exercises to further develop ideas presented in the lectures.
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Overview of Learning
Resources
There is a COMM 2138 Modern Asia course reader available on the DLS.
Other course materials including weekly-based lecture notes will be
available online via the DLS too. You will also be expected to make
extensive use of the RMIT University Library’s learning resources.
Overview of Assessment
The assessments are designed to ensure you develop a significant
foundation of basic knowledge and research skills in relation to modern
Asia. The assessment criteria aim to reward not only your ability to
research and present information but also your ability to synthesise and
present arguments.
COURSE GUIDE PROFORMA FOR 2016
Course Title: Modern Asia
Part B: Course Detail
Course Title and Code COMM2138: Modern Asia
Campus City
Learning Mode Face to face
Primary Learning
Mode
Face to face: Lectures and tutorials
Name and contact
details of offering
coordinator
Dr Chengju Huang
Office: 9.5.26
Tel: 9925 9718
Email: chengju.huang@rmit.edu.au
Name and contact
details of all other
relevant staff
Ms Sandy Watson
sandy.watson@rmit.edu.au
Teacher guided hours 36
Learner directed hours 72
Learning activities
There will be a lecture and a tutorial each week during the semester.
You are advised to attend both the lectures and tutorials to maximize your
learning experience of the course.
Lectures are organised thematically and will cover key theories and issues in
relation to modern Asia. Case studies and examples are used to illustrate and
actualise those key theories and complex issues. The tutorials provide an
interactive environment where all students are highly expected to be involved
in discussion by raising issues, asking questions and participating in debates.
Tutorial discussions will focus on key issues presented at the weekly-based
lectures and course readings.
All course documentation including the lecture notes, course reader and other
supporting materials will be available on the online Blackboard (DLS). The
course has a COMM2138 Modern Asia Course Reader that contains a
comprehensive collection of reading materials for this course. Students are
strongly encouraged to undertake research beyond the course reader for
assignments to develop some specialist knowledge in relation to their
research topic. Students are expected to seek information through various
sources such as library catalogue and databases and the Internet.
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Teaching schedule
Lect Mon 14.30-15.30 12.13.02
Tute 1 Mon 15.30-17.30 13.01.02
Tute 2 Wed 10.30-12.30 9.2.16
Tute 3 Wed 14.30-16.30 9.3.10
Tute 4 Fri 8.30-10.30 80.10.16
Tute 5 Fri 14.30-16.30 9.3.11
WK 1 (29/2) Introduction
WK 2 (7/3) What Is "Modernity"?
WK 3 (14/3) Australia’s relationship with Modern Asia (Labour Day public
holiday, no lec/class, lec notes will be available on the Blackboard)
WK 4 (21/3) Historical Overview (I): Orientalism
24 (Thurs) - 30 (Wed) March: Mid-semester break
WK 5 (4/4) Historical Overview (II): Asia since the Cold War
WK 6 (11/4) Alternative Modernities: Debate on the “Asian Model”
WK 7 (18/4) The Rise of the Two Asian Giants: China and India
WK 8 (25/4) Media Development in Asia (Anzac Day public holiday, no
lec/class, lec notes will be available on the Blackboard)
WK 9 (2/5) The Middle East Case Study: Arab Spring (Sandy Watson)
WK 10 (9/5) Regional Security and Arms Race in Asia (Sandy Watson)
WK 11 (16/5) Is this the Asian Century?
WK 12 (23/5) Course Review
Learning resources
GENERAL
代写 assignment COMM2138: Modern Asia
Lectures provide students with the context and background for the course
materials. Students are expected to attend all lectures and make notes, which
form the basis for participation and presentations in the tutorials.
Tutorials provide students with the opportunity to explore ideas raised in the
lectures and in the readings, engage in discussions to enhance their
understanding of the course contents.
Course Reader that contains required readings is available on the RMIT
Learning Hub (DLS). While the Reader is a comprehensive collection of key
readings for this course, students are strongly encouraged to undertake
independent and broader research for their assessment tasks.
DISTRIBUTED LEARNING SYSTEM (DLS)
Course documentation will be available online via RMIT Learning Hub after
the lectures.
PRESCRIBED TEXT
The COMM2138 Modern Asia Course Reader is available on the DLS.
During the course, supplementary materials may be added.
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Assessment tasks
TASKS (overview, more details below)
1. A critical review of a documentary film: (30%, due: Mon, 21/3)
A documentary film will be screening and discussed in week 2 classes. You
will need to write an 800-1,000-word critical review of the film and submit via
Turnitin by the due date.
2. Group research & presentation (30%, weeks 4-11)
You are required to work in a group of 3-4 members. Each member should
contribute to group research and an in-class presentation. Groups will need to
book a presentation week/date between weeks 4 and 11.
3. Major essay (40%, due: Mon, 6/6)
You are required to write an independently researched essay of 2,000-2,200
words and submit it via Turnitin by the due date.
Other relevant
information (grading
scale)
• High Distinction (80% & above) - Indicative of outstanding work.
Distinguished by original thought, independent research, depth and clarity of
argument and structure, and an intelligent critical engagement with the set
material.
• Distinction (70-79%) - Excellent work, containing original thought and
research, well structured arguments and a comprehensive grasp of the set
material, but marred by one or two minor problems.
• Credit (60-69%) - Good to very good work, displaying some original thought
and research, but undermined by gaps in reasoning and argumentation,
insufficient critical engagement with the set material, or weaknesses in the
overall structure of the essay.
• Pass (50-59%) - Average work, displaying a basic grasp of the set material,
but with a range of more or less serious flaws, such as poor referencing,
lack of evidence of independent reading and research, poor reasoning,
padding, lack of argument, poor structure, and so on.
• Fail (0-49%) - Fail, or NN grades are given to inadequate work. Some
reasons for failing include where there is no evidence of any attempt to
cover the set readings or do any research. Plagiarism can also be grounds
for failure.
• DNS indicates that no work was submitted for the assessment task.
FEEDBACK
Student feedback is encouraged at all points throughout the course and highly
valued. Students can provide feedback and suggestions on course content
and learning modes as it progresses. This can be done in person during
consultations times or by appointment with either the tutors or the course
coordinator. Students can also choose to provide feedback via email. A
confidential Course Experience Survey by the end of the course will give
students an opportunity to provide comprehensive feedback on the course.
Assessment tasks: Topics & Guidelines
Task 1: A critical review of a documentary film (30%, due: Mon, 21 March)
A documentary film on modernity and social transformation in the Asian context will be screening and
discussed in week 2 tutorials. You will then write and submit an 800-1,000-word critical review of the
program by using some of the theoretical approaches discussed in week 2 lecture/tutorial. A handout that
contains detailed requirements and guidelines about this assessment task will be distributed in week 2
classes and uploaded on the online Blackboard after.
- It will be a free-style discussion piece.
- Some further online research may be needed.
- No specific preparation for this assignment is needed beforehand.
Submission and feedback
Please submit your review via Turnitin by the due date. Result of your work and written comments on it
from your tutor will be released online via Turnitin. Time/date of release will be announced later.
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Documentary Film Review Marking Sheet
Criteria Fail Pass CR DI HD
Engagement
Fail to meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements
Generally meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements
Well meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements
Excellently meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements
Originality
Fail to meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
capacity of
critical thinking
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
Demonstrated
capacity of
critical thinking
Generally meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
capacity of
critical thinking
Well meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
capacity of
critical thinking
Excellently meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
capacity of
critical thinking
Argument
Fail to meet this
requirement:
Ability to analyse
the program based
on logical
reasoning; ability to
back your points
up by applying
relevant theoretical
approaches as
discussed in this
course whenever
appropriate and by
referring to
examples and/or
specifics as shown
in the program
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
Ability to analyse
the program based
on logical
reasoning; ability to
back your points
up by applying
relevant theoretical
approaches as
discussed in this
course whenever
appropriate and by
referring to
examples and/or
specifics as shown
in the program
Generally meet this
requirement:
Ability to analyse
the program based
on logical
reasoning; ability to
back your points
up by applying
relevant theoretical
approaches as
discussed in this
course whenever
appropriate and by
referring to
examples and/or
specifics as shown
in the program
Well meet this
requirement:
Ability to analyse
the program based
on logical
reasoning; ability to
back your points
up by applying
relevant theoretical
approaches as
discussed in this
course whenever
appropriate and by
referring to
examples and/or
specifics as shown
in the program
Excellently meet this
requirement:
Ability to analyse
the program based
on logical
reasoning; ability to
back your points
up by applying
relevant theoretical
approaches as
discussed in this
course whenever
appropriate and by
referring to
examples and/or
specifics as shown
in the program
Structure and
Expression
Fail to meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; good
presentation and
writing within the
word limit
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; good
presentation and
writing within the
word limit
Generally meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; good
presentation and
writing within the
word limit
Well meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; good
presentation and
writing within the
word limit
Excellently meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; good
presentation and
writing within the
word limit
Task 2: Group research & presentation (30%, weeks 4-11)
Research Question: Present a case study of an Asian cultural practice or product that has influenced
certain aspect(s) of Western thinking or culture (for example, soft-authoritarianism, market-socialism,
martial arts, yoga, Asian food, and etc.). You may narrow down your research topic to a more specific
context (for example, the global influence of Bollywood, Chinese Kung Fu movies, the idea and practice
of “one country two systems” policy in Hong Kong, and etc.).
Guidelines
• Form your group (3-4 members) and book a presentation date with your tutor in class ASAP.
• Book your group’s presentation date carefully. Change in presentation date without an approved
extension or no show on the day will incur a penalty of 5% of the total mark for the assignment
for each change or each no-show. Application for change in presentation date should be sent
to your tutor via e-mail at least three (3) working days before your group’s booked
presentation date. Application may be granted on the basis of compassionate or medical reasons
and other unforeseen circumstances beyond one's control only.
• Groups should base their research on at least 3-4 (depending on how many team members your
group has – by average each team member should read at least one) highly relevant academic
references and on top of this, you may use any other relevant, credible sources both online and
offline. You need to discuss and cite key research sources used in your PPT presentation.
• As a group you are required to do a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 25 minutes PowerPoint
presentation about your research in class plus a 10 minute-or-so question/discussion time.
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• Bring your own laptop to class for presentation (to save time and play it safe, it is always a good
idea to bring your own laptop instead of relying solely on the desktop in the classroom).
• You are expected to critically analyse your chosen topic with reference to (wherever appropriate)
some of the key issues, concepts and/or debates presented in this course. In other words, you should
try to place your topic issue into the context of this course.
• Groups should choose different topics. But if two groups (but no more than two) choose the same
topic, they should focus on different aspects of the selected topic. Book your topic early if you are
keen to research into your preferred topic as booking takes a “first come first in” rule.
Submission
Hand in a PRINTED copy of your group’s PPT slides (on one-side of A4 paper, no more than 3 slides
per page) including a list of references to your tutor before the presentation starts. No group work will
be marked before a hardcopy is received.
Some general suggestions
• Groups are strongly encouraged to formulate a key question about their chosen topic and give your
presentation a title. This will help narrow down the focus of your research.
• Clearly define, clarify and describe your research topic.
• Tell how your group has undertaken your research: Major research sources (particularly academic
references) used and how they may have helped your group better understand your topic.
• A brief history of your chosen topic.
• How (in which ways and to what extent) has the particular Asian cultural practice or product you have
chosen to research influenced Western thinking or culture? You need to find evidence through
research to support your points.
• Conclusion/discussion: key issues/learning outcomes/new ideas in relation to your research topic that
you want to discuss/share with your audience.
Assessment Criteria
• Define, clarify and describe the research topic clearly
• Demonstrated ability to do research
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant concepts and terminologies
• Originality of thought and expression in your work
• Ability to analyse, express and develop your ideas
• Focused and coherent structure of presentation
• Presentation technique (speaking, delivery, clarity of ideas)
• Ability to generate discussion and engage with the audience and their questions
• Coherence between sections presented by group members and effective use of allotted time
Feedback
Groups will be informed about the result of their group work from their tutor by email in about a week.
Group Research Marking Sheet
Criteria
Not
satisfactory
Satisfactory Good Very Good Excellent
A. Critical Engagement and Reflection (Demonstrated
accurate understanding of assignment topic and
requirements; adequately introduce the topic and define
your research focus/scope; introduce a clear logical
structure of your presentation; conclude your research
with key findings and comments)
B. Research (Base your research on at least 3 or 4
highly relevant academic references [on top of other
relevant online and offline research sources];
demonstrated ability to discuss and cite research
sources; use [wherever appropriate] relevant concepts
and theories to help you analyse important issues
discussed in your presentation)
C. Argument (Provide a clear picture of the historical
development of your chosen topic; demonstrate/measure
its influence on/in the West with solid evidence and sound
academic reasoning)
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D. Expression (Well presented and easy-to-
understand PowerPoint slides; demonstrated oral
presentation skills; ability to generate discussion and
engage with the audience; coherence and connection
between sections presented by group members; effective
use of allotted presentation time; use APA or Harvard
style to list your references in an accurate and
consistent manner)
OVERALL GRADE FAIL PA CR DI HD
Task 3: Final essay (40%, due: Mon, 6 June)
Essay questions
Answer ONE of the three essay topics in an independently researched essay of 2,000-2,200 words:
1. Is the 21st century going to be the “Asian century”: Opportunities and challenges? Identify and
critically analyse at least three major reasons to support your argument.
2. Provide a critical analysis of the “modernisation under authoritarianism” model of development as
experienced by some East and Southeast Asian countries. You may discuss this question in the
context of the Western modernity vs. alternative modernities debate. You may also choose one (or
more) Asian nation as a case study to support your argument.
3. Provide a critical discussion of a prominent Asian figure in any area of social life (e.g., a prominent
politician, scholar, religious leader, artist or sports star) and discuss in which way(s) and to what
extent he or she may have contributed to the changing image of Asia/Asian/Asian culture in the world.
Approaching the essay
• It is a good idea to choose a proper research approach (research method/angle) that may help narrow
down the focus of your research and gives you a clear scope to investigate and argue your case.
• Place your essay question into the context of this course. In other words, you need to consider using
some of the concepts/theoretical approaches that you have learnt from this course (covered in
lectures, tutorial discussions, and course readings). You may consider other theories too, but you need
a sound understanding of them before trying to use them.
• While there are no “right or wrong” essays, there are good and bad ones. A good essay is well
researched, structured and written.
• An essay is essentially an argument of your position based on solid academic research. Before you
can develop an argument of your own, you need to have done enough research about others’ ideas—
arguments and counter-arguments in the existing research literature. As such, you may eventually
come up with a well-supported argument of your own. For this purpose, a major research essay like
this one (40%) should include no less than three (3) highly relevant primary academic references
as part of your review of research literature on your research topic (you need to read them and
discuss/cite them in your essay) on top of other relevant, credible sources both online and offline.
Use of terms
Make sure you fully explain the meaning of key concepts you use in your essay. You had better to clearly
define a key concept (e.g., terms like “democracy”, “communism”, or “globalization”) before you use it. As
many concepts do not have a “standard” or “universal” definition, it is always a good idea to have a
research of certain concept and then provide (choose) an operational definition for your essay.
Analysis and research
Good essays analyse the subject matter rather than just describe it. Try to construct a strong and
coherent argument in your essay with an introduction, body and conclusion. Ensure that your conclusion
answers your research question.
Writing, references and style
All essay questions require your own research and further reading. You may use both academic and
non-academic sources. Online resources may be used, but they should be either databases of scholarly
works or institutional sites – materials from websites of individuals alone are not sufficient for academic
essay writing and must be treated cautiously.
It is an offence to copy another person’s work without crediting the source. All copied materials (words,
charts, works, papers and so on) MUST be acknowledged and credited to original
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author(s)/organisation(s), even if you are not quoting them directly. This includes Internet sources. All
works cited in your text must be included in your “List of References” at the end of your essay.
Please use APA or Harvard style for your essay and you must use it accurately and consistently.
Use ‘Google’ to find more details about a particular referencing style. For more about referencing guides,
visit RMIT Lib here: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=8rwjnkcmfoeez
The quality of writing and presentation will impact on your grade. Please ensure your writing is
grammatically correct and to avoid common writing problems. Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style
is useful for beginners (available at RMIT Library).
Basic essay structure
While different people may structure their essays differently, you may find the suggested basic essay
structure below useful:
1. Introduction
• Briefly introduce your research topic
• Explain how you are going to address the topic (e.g., a brief review of research literature; your
research focus, key question(s) you are going to answer, and theories and examples/case studies
you may use)
• Clarify key concepts that will be used in your essay
• A preview of your major findings/arguments
2. Body
• Answer your research question via a logical sequence
• Provide sufficient evidence to back up your arguments (e.g., by quoting the existing research
literature and using typical examples and data from research/survey reports, news stories, interviews,
and any other credible research materials)
• Try to place your research topic into the context of this course
• Write logically and critically: Arguing a case based on academic reasoning
3. Conclusion
• Provide a clear summary of your major findings/arguments
Essay format
Your essay MUST have a TITLE PAGE to include the following:
• Which essay question you are answering
• The course code and title (COMM2138 Modern Asia)
• Your name, student number and contact details (email and/or contact number)
• Your tutorial class and your tutor’s name
For presentation purpose and to aid in marking, you MUST also follow these instructions
• Font style and size: Arial or Times New Roman; font size: 12.
• Have your text DOUBLE-SPACED throughout the whole essay.
• Indent the first line of every paragraph
• Provide page numbers
• Use the default margin settings in your word processing program
Word Count
The word count of the final essay MUST be noted at the end of the assignment (2,000-2,200 words).
Submission
Please submit your essay via Turnitin by the due date.
Assessment Criteria
• Thorough understanding of the selected essay topic
• Demonstrated ability to undertake independent research
• Ability to analyse, express and develop your ideas
• Originality of thought and expression in your work
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant concepts and terminologies
• A focused and coherent writing style
• Sound logical structure and clear sequencing and path of ideas
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• Accurate use of a referencing style
• Write within the word limit
Feedback
Your work will be marked with brief written comments. The result and comments will be released via
Turnitin. Time/date of release will be announced by the end of the semester.
Final Essay Marking Sheet
Criteria Fail Pass CR DI HD
Engagement
Fail to meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements;
define and clarity
your research
topic and
scope/focus;
originality of
thought
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements;
define and clarity
your research
topic and
scope/focus;
originality of
thought
Generally meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements;
define and clarity
your research
topic and
scope/focus;
originality of
thought
Well meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements;
define and clarity
your research
topic and
scope/focus;
originality of
thought
Excellently meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
accurate
understanding of
the assignment
topic and
requirements;
define and clarity
your research
topic and
scope/focus;
originality of
thought
Research
Fail to meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
familiarity with
the research
literature on your
chosen topic;
base your
research on at
least 3 highly
relevant
academic
sources (on top
of other ones)
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
Demonstrated
familiarity with
the research
literature on your
chosen topic;
base your
research on at
least 3 highly
relevant
academic
sources (on top
of other ones)
Generally meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
familiarity with
the research
literature on your
chosen topic;
base your
research on at
least 3 highly
relevant
academic
sources (on top
of other ones)
Well meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
familiarity with
the research
literature on your
chosen topic;
base your
research on at
least 3 highly
relevant
academic
sources (on top
of other ones)
Excellently meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
familiarity with
the research
literature on your
chosen topic;
base your
research on at
least 3 highly
relevant
academic
sources (on top
of other ones)
Argument
Fail to meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
ability of critical
thinking; good
understanding of
relevant concepts
and theories; ability
to engage in
debate; discuss
and conclude your
essay with solid
evidence and
sound academic
reasoning
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
Demonstrated
ability of critical
thinking; good
understanding of
relevant concepts
and theories; ability
to engage in
debate; discuss
and conclude your
essay with solid
evidence and
sound academic
reasoning
Generally meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
ability of critical
thinking; good
understanding of
relevant concepts
and theories; ability
to engage in
debate; discuss
and conclude your
essay with solid
evidence and
sound academic
reasoning
Well meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
ability of critical
thinking; good
understanding of
relevant concepts
and theories; ability
to engage in
debate; discuss
and conclude your
essay with solid
evidence and
sound academic
reasoning
Excellently meet this
requirement:
Demonstrated
ability of critical
thinking; good
understanding of
relevant concepts
and theories; ability
to engage in
debate; discuss
and conclude your
essay with solid
evidence and
sound academic
reasoning
Structure and
Expression
Fail to meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; meet all
technical
requirement for this
assignment
Satisfactorily meet
this requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; meet all
technical
requirement for this
assignment
Generally meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; meet all
technical
requirement for this
assignment
Well meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; meet all
technical
requirement for this
assignment
Excellently meet this
requirement:
A focused and
coherent logical
structure; ability to
analyse, express
and develop your
ideas; meet all
technical
requirement for this
assignment
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Other relevant and important information
Assessment
Late submission:
If you are unable to complete your assessment project, assignment or essay by the due date, and you
are seeking an extension of up to 7 calendar days, you need to apply to the course coordinator. The
course coordinator will consider your request and will notify you within 24 hours as to whether your
request for an extension of up to 7 calendar days from the due date has been granted or not.
This Application for Extension is to be made using the form provided in the school site, together
with supporting evidence such as a medical certificate. The Application is to be submitted to the
course coordinator (by email or in person), no later than one working day before the official due
date.
However, if you are seeking an extension of longer than 7 calendar days, or if you are seeking an
extension for an exam, test or lab-based assessment, you need to apply to the University for
Special Consideration.
If you are unsure which application to make, please discuss with your academic advisor or program
director.
If the course coordinator does grant you an extension of up to 7 calendar days after the due date, or if
the University does grant you Special Consideration, and you submit the work within the time approved,
you will not be penalised for lateness. However, if you submit your work late without an approved
extension, your work will be penalised for lateness as follows:
Assignments submitted after the deadline without an approved extension or an approved special
consideration application will incur a penalty of 5% of the total mark available for the assignment
for each working day after the due date. For example, if an assessment is worth 40 marks and it is
submitted three working days late, you will lose 3 x 2 (5% of 40) = 6 marks.
Work submitted more than two weeks beyond the due date without an approved extension or
approved special consideration application will receive a mark of zero.
Resubmission of Assessment Tasks:
The program team is committed to supporting your learning. If your assessed project/assignment is at
risk of failing, with a numerical mark between 45-49, you will be advised of this by email to your student
email address. In such a case you may negotiate terms with the lecturer to resubmit an improved
project/assignment for reassessment, based on feedback provided to you. Such resubmission will be at a
later date determined by the lecturer with you and will be no later than two days before the cut off date for
entering of the semester’s final results. Resubmissions can gain a maximum possible grading of 50% PA.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism: the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is
a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including
electronic data, and oral presentations. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not
appropriately cited.
Examples of plagiarism include:
• Copying sentences or paragraphs word-for-word from one or more sources, whether published or
unpublished, which could include but is not limited to books, journals, reports, theses, websites,
conference papers, course notes, etc. without proper citation;
• Closely paraphrasing sentences, paragraphs, ideas or themes without proper citation;
• Piecing together text from one or more sources and adding only linking sentences;
• Copying or submitting whole or parts of computer files without acknowledging their source;
• Copying designs or works of art and submitting them as your original work;
• Copying a whole or any part of another student’s work; and
• Submitting work as your own that someone else has done for you.
Enabling Plagiarism: the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own
work. The full RMIT policy on plagiarism can be found at http://mams.rmit.edu.au/1oavdg0bdd1.pdf
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Course Reader: Table of Contents
WEEK 1: Introduction
No required reading for this week
WEEK 2: What is modernity
Taylor, P. J. Mondern, -ity, -ism, -ization. In Modernities : a geohistorical interpretation, (p. 13-27).
Cambridge : Polity Press, 1999.
WEEK 3: Asia-Australia relation with modern Asia
Ch. 10. Hudson, W and Stokes, G. Australia and Asia : Place, determinism and national identities. In
Stokes, G. (ed). Politics of identity in Australia, (p. 145-157). Cambridge ; Melbourne : Cambridge University
Press, 1997.
Ch. 12. Australia and Asia, "Asia" in Australia. In Knight, Nick. Thinking about Asia : an Australian
introduction to East and Southeast Asia, (p. 261-283). Adelaide : Crawford House Publishing, 2000.
WEEK 4: Orientalism
Said, Edward W. 1995, 'Introduction' in Orientalism, Penguin, London, pp. 1-28.
Note: A fairly long and challenging piece, you may choose to read pp. 1-9 only.
WEEK 5: Asia since the Clod War
Fukuyama, F. The end of history? The National Interest, Summer 1989. p. 3-18
Huntington, S. The clash of civilizations? Foreign affairs, vol 72, no, 3, p. 22-.
WEEK 6: Alternative modernities: Debate on the "Asian model"
Zakaria, F. Culture is destiny? A conversation with Lee Kuan Yew. Foreign affairs, vol. 73, no. 2 (Mar./Apr).
1994. p. 106-126.
Mutalib, H. Illiberal democracy and the future of opposition in Singapore. Third World Quarterly, vol. 21, no.
2, 2000. p. 313-342.
Pei, M. X. (2013). 5 ways China could become a democracy. The Diplomat, 13 Feb.
Herscovitch, B. (2013). Accountable authoritarianism: Why China's democracy deficit will last. Foreign
Policy Analysis, No. 8 • 31 October 2013
Week 7: The Rise of China and India
Kastner, S. L. The global implications of China's rise. International Studies Review, vol. 10, no. 4, 2008. p.
786-794.
Ganguly, S. & Pardesi, M. S. India rising: what is New Delhi to do? World Policy Journal, vol. 24, no. 1,
2007. p. 9-18.
Week 8: Asian Media: An Overview
Richstad, Jim. Asian journalism in the twentieth century. Journalism Studies, vol. 1, no. 2, 2000. p. 273-284.
[ISSN: 1469-9699]
Kluver, Randolph & Banerjee, Indrajit. Political culture, regulation and democratization: the Internet in nine
Asian nations. Information, Communication and Society, vol. 8, no. 1, 2005. p. 30-36.
Week 9: Arab Spring
Anderson, L. (2011). Demystifying the Arab Spring: Parsing the Differences Between Tunisia, Egypt, and
Libya. Foreign Affairs, 2 (May/June): 2-7.
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Hamdy, N. (2009). Arab Citizen Journalism in Action: Challenging Mainstream Media, Authorities and Media
Laws. Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture. Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 92-112.
Gause, F. G. (2011). Why Middle East Studies Missed the Arab Spring: The Myth of Authoritarian Stability.
Foreign Affairs, vol. 90, no. 4 (Jul/Aug 2011): 81-90.
Week 10: Regional Security and Arms Race
Bitzinger, R. A. A new arms race in the Asia-Pacific? The International Spectator, vol. 44, no. 2, 2009. p.
111-117.
Christensen, T. J. Fostering stability or creating a monster? The rise of China and U.S. policy toward East
Asia. International Security, vol. 31, no. 1, 2006. p. 81-126.
Introduction: is Southeast Asia a "terrorist haven"? In Ramakrishna, K. & Tan, S. S. (eds.). After Bali : the
threat of terrorism in Southeast Asia, (p. 1-38). Singapore : Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies and
World Scientific Pub., 2003.
Week 11: Is this the Asian Century?
Scott, D. The 21st century as whose century? Journal of World-Systems Research, vol. XII, no. 2, 2008. p.
96-118.
Dollar, D. Asian century or multi-power century ? World Bank - Development Economics Group (DEC),
World Bank Policy Research Working Paper No. 4174, 2007.
Shenkar, Oded. Chapter 1: The dawn of the Chinese century. In The Chinese Century: The rising Chinese
economy and its impact on the global economy, (p. 1-24). Wharton School Publishing, 2004. [ISBN:
0131467484, 0131467484 ]
Rai, Vinay and Simon, William L. The Indian century. In Think India: The rise of the world's next superpower
and what it means for every American, (p. 239-250). Dutton Books, 2007.
Bisk, Tsvi (2012, May 4). The second American century. The Futurist.
Week 12: Course Review
No required reading for this week
代写 assignment COMM2138: Modern Asia
