geg3apc asia pacific cities
ASIA PACIFIC CITIES
GEG3APC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The majority of humankind now live in cities, and these cities are bigger and more complex than any previous historical epoch. The twenty-first century is the Asia-Pacific era and the cities of the region are the urban imaginaries and techno-industrial engines of the world. A critical understanding of these cities, from LA to Vancouver, Tokyo to Seoul, Beijing to Shanghai, Delhi to Mumbai, Hong Kong to Singapore, Bangkok to Manila, will also help us to think about the spatial, built form, technological and cultural possibilities of Australian cities. In this subject students are helped to think about urban challenges and innovation in contemporary cities of the Asia-Pacific. It is designed to be of interest to all social science students but with immediate utility to international development and planning students. It has a strong emphasis on evaluating policy and programs for making mega-urban regions sustainable and liveable in the twenty-first century.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SOC2APC, SOC3APC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | New York, Chicago, LA: America's global cities | Recommended | Abu-Lughod, Janet 1999 | UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRESS |
| Readings | Planet of slums | Recommended | Davis, M 2006 | VERSO |
| Readings | The city in Southeast Asia: patterns, processes, policy | Recommended | Rimmer, Peter J and Dick, HW 2008 | NUS PRESS |
| Readings | Urban future 21 | Recommended | Hall, P and Pfeiffer, U 2000 | E & F SPON PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Acquire a sophisticated analytical knowledge of urbanisation and urbanisms of the 21st century with a special focus on Asia-Pacific Region
- Activities:
- Minor individual research project and 1500-word research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Analyse and critically assess Asia-Pacific cities using typologies relating to urban development, urban life and urban cultures
- Activities:
- Minor individual research project , Group research project and presentation, 1500-word research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Develop and expansively apply the critical insights of the subject and the group learning exercise in written assignments on a research topic
- Activities:
- 1500-word research essay - this assignment applies and consolidates critical knowledge and content of the subject
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Organise and critically evaluate a range of information and knowledge available on the web into a coherent and interesting homepage using a range of media
- Activities:
- Group research project and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
05. Participate at an advanced level in the group presentation of this homepage to peers in class
- Activities:
- Group research project and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
06. Work in teams (and show leadership in groupwork) to apply this knowledge acquisition and analytical framework to specific cities
- Activities:
- Group research project and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| group research project and presentation (1,500-word equivalent) | 40 | 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 1,000-word research project | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| group research project and presentation (1,500-word equivalent) | 40 | 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one 1,000-word research project | 20 | 01, 02 | |
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |