Unit Outline

Asian Studies (TCE) is designed for students undertaking the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) who are enrolled in a Tasmanian school or college. After a general introduction to Asia and Asian studies, College teachers will use materials made available from the University of Tasmania to teach on these three major themes: The People of Asia: Ethnicity and diversity; Young Asia: Youth culture, pop culture, and the lives of young people; Food in Focus: Asia's food challenges, traditional vs changing diets, food and ritual.

This is a unit for Year12 college students.

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.	Articulate understandings of the concepts of globalisation, diversity, equality, modernity and tradition in Asia
2.	Locate, evaluate, summarise and utilise relevant research material related to Asia and present your ideas in various formats in accordance with the style guide
3.	Reflect on your learning about Asia through relating it to the Tasmanian/Australian context and your own experience

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:	Assessment Task 1: Global Review Task	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Assessment Task 2: Annotated Bibliography	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Assessment Task 3: Literature Review	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Assessment Task 4: College-specific assignment	Refer to Assessment Description	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 5:	Assessment Task 6: Final Folio	Refer to Assessment Description	20 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 6:	Assessment Task 5: Research Essay	Refer to Assessment Description	25 %	LO1, LO2

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Assessment Task 1: Global Review Task

Task Description:

You are required to create a video recording reflecting on the provided material and considering the positive and negative impacts of globalization on your daily life, with a particular focus on influences from Asia. Additional information can be found in the MyLO assignment folder.

Task Length:

4 minutes of audio/video recording or alternative format as agreed with your teacher

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description (12/Mar/2024)

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reflect on impacts of globalisation you have experienced	LO1, LO3
2	Articulate your understanding of identified topics and issues	LO1
3	Present work following the supplied proforma and style guide	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Assessment Task 2: Annotated Bibliography

Task Description:

An annotated bibliography serves as a tool to assist in summarizing important works related to your area of study. Your task is to evaluate the content of up to three sources and construct a written response for each source, adhering to the provided proforma and style guide. Additional information can be found in the MyLO assignment folder.

Task Length:

1200 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description (06/May/2024)

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Select credible sources to support your work	LO2
2	Evaluate the content of the chosen sources	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Construct a response that conforms to the provided style guide	LO2

Assessment Task 3: Assessment Task 3: Literature Review

Task Description:

A literature review serves to provide an overview of a field of study. Your task is to identify general themes and evaluate the content of up to three sources. Subsequently, construct a response that adheres to the provided proforma and style guide. Additional information can be found in the MyLO assignment folder.

Task Length:

1200 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description (27/May/2024)

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify general themes and evaluate the content of the chosen sources	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Construct a response that conforms to the provided style guide	LO2

Assessment Task 4: Assessment Task 4: College-specific assignment

Task Description:

This task typically takes one of three forms: a report, a creative writing piece, or a presentation. Your objective is to conduct research and demonstrate an understanding of the material and the situation(s) being explored in your work. Generally, the submission is in a written format, although your teacher might accept submissions in other suitable formats.

Task Length:

1200 words or equivalent if presented in audio/visual format.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description (01/Jul/2024)

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Research relevant material on a contemporary issue in Asia	LO2
2	Express your understanding of a contemporary issue in Asia in your chosen format	LO1
3	Construct a response that conforms to the provided style guide	LO2

Assessment Task 5: Assessment Task 6: Final Folio

Task Description:

You will have opportunities to revise your previous assignments based on the feedback received, and these revisions will be included in your folio. In a viva voce session, you will reflect on your learning progress and address questions from a panel that includes your teacher(s) and representative(s) from the University of Tasmania. Additional information can be found in the MyLO assignment folder

The viva voce is normally scheduled to take place between late October and early November - please refer to information provided by your teacher(s).

Task Length:

The folio will comprise your revised work, and each student will be allocated 15 minutes for the viva voce session

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description (11/Nov/2024)

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Refine assignments to respond to feedback	LO1
2	Refine and reflect on your learning and relate it to the Tasmanian/Australian context and your personal learning journey	LO3
3	Respond to questions from the panel by incorporating and synthesising information learned during your study	LO1

Assessment Task 6: Assessment Task 5: Research Essay

Task Description:

You are required to conduct research to find relevant scholarly resources and write an essay addressing the assigned topic/question. Your essay should analyze and synthesize ideas from the key concepts covered: globalization, diversity, equality, modernity, and tradition in Asia. Additional information can be found in the MyLO assignment folder.

Task Length:

1750 words

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description (09/Sep/2024)

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Research relevant material on a selected topic in Asia	LO2
2	Write a research essay that explores links between the key concepts covered in relation to your topic	LO1

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.