convener: Dr Kersty Hobson

For more information contact
Kersty.Hobson@anu.edu.au

Some analysts claim we are now living in the Asian Century. What, then, are some of the key social, political and environmental issues facing this region? How are they being discussed, researched and acted upon?

This course explores these two questions, using place-based case studies to expand student's knowledge of the region, enabling in-depth discussion of key concepts such as development, power, resource management, consumption and migration.

Lectures introduce students to a range of theoretical approaches to key issues, examined through place-based case studies (2 x 1-hour lectures per week).

Tutorials will offer the chance to explore issues in depth in small groups (2-hour per week).

Proposed Assessment: Continuous, including tutorial presentations, a research essay and tutorial participation.

Prerequisites: none - and can be counted towards either Science or Arts majors.

Email: Kersty.Hobson@anu.edu.au

Further information see StudyAt: ENVS1008