Unit Outline

This unit offers an introduction to the most important themes and issues in the international relations of China. Students will gain a basic understanding of how the major frameworks of international relations interpret the rise of China as a global power. It will focus on domestic, regional and international politics of China and its relations with the United States, Japan, the Koreas, the ASEAN states, the EU and Africa. The implications for Australian foreign policy of China's rising power and the new international relations will also be examined.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Identify and evaluate different arguments on China’s global power.
2.	Apply theoretical knowledge and research to analyse empirical cases of China’s growing influence in international relations.
3.	Communicate coherently in written and/or oral formats drawing upon evidence to support your argument.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Minor Essay	Week 5	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Major Essay	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Take-home exam	Exam Period	40 %
Assessment Task 4:	Tutorial participation	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Minor Essay

Task Description:

Minor essay

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge and research (on a particular topic) to analyse the selected case.	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Identify, analyse and evaluate contrasting arguments using evidence to justify your view.
3	Communicate in writing in the form of an essay.

Assessment Task 2: Major Essay

Task Description:

Major essay

Task Length:

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge and research (on a particular topic) to analyse the selected case.
2	Identify, analyse and evaluate contrasting arguments using evidence to justify your view.	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Communicate in writing in the form of an essay.

Assessment Task 3: Take-home exam

Task Description:

Take-home exam

Task Length:

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge and research (on a particular topic) to analyse the selected case.
2	Identify, analyse and evaluate contrasting arguments using evidence to justify your view.
3	Communicate in writing in the form of an essay.

Assessment Task 4: Tutorial participation

Task Description:

Tutorial participation

Task Length:

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge and research (on a particular topic) to analyse the selected case.
2	Identify, analyse and evaluate contrasting arguments using evidence to justify your view.

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.