Overview

This unit examines Australia's past, present and future relations with Asia with seminars delivered at Monash's Melbourne and Malaysia Campuses. It traverses a broad terrain, investigating cross-cultural contact at political, diplomatic, economic, trade, tourism and media levels, as well as at the cultural and personal levels. Specific focus is given … For more content click the Read More button below. The unit places contemporary events within their broader historical contexts, to identify enduring themes that have and continue to influence Australian-Asian relations. It also considers future developments as Australia's economy further integrates with the region via trade and the nation negotiates the 'Asian Century'. As a case study, it examines in detail Australia's historical and contemporary relationship with Malaysia; and how Australia relates to the wider Asian region. The unit is offered in intensive mode initially with a series of pre-departure seminars offered at the Caulfield campus, before students undertake a series of seminars at Monash Malaysia Through these seminars, students will gain an in-depth awareness of the complex social, cultural and political contexts of Asia, and how Australia fits into the regional framework.

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Within semester assessment: 100%

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International development practice
International relations