pol3esc east asia study tour
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY IN EAST ASIA
POL3ESC
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The Environment and Sustainability in East Asia Study Tour is a collaborative venture between the LTU Department of Politics and Philosophy, La Trobe Asia and local partner CERES Global. The tour examines the responses of East Asian countries to transnational environmental problems, at the international, domestic and local levels. We recognise that states in East Asia are world leaders in addressing environmental degradation and fostering sustainable development through innovative political, economic and technological strategies. The tour enables students to learn more about these innovations in the government, business, academia and NGO sectors. In addition to information exchange and friendship-building, through this study tour we would like to establish a network of professional contacts between Australia and East Asia that leads to long-term benefits and collaboration between our student participants and our new friends in country. The destination country of the tour will rotate on an annual basis between China, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBen Habib
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Student enrolments capped at 20 places and approved via competitive selection process, conducted at the end of week 6 in semester 1. Student applicants must satisfy three criteria: (1) demonstrate prior academic and/or extra-curricular interest in environmental and sustainability-related issues; (2) academic achievement; (3) written statement articulating their reasons for wanting to participate in this tour.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Mutliple | Prescribed | - | - |
| Media | Multiple | Recommended | - | - |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop the China-literacy of students through in-country observation, interaction and reflection.
- Activities:
- Field trip; Research essay; Video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrated understanding of key environmental and sustainability challenges in China.
- Activities:
- Field trip; Research essay; Video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically reflect on our obligations to the biosphere, to society and to future generations as an integral component of political decision-making processes.
- Activities:
- Field trip; Research essay; Video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Articulate an understanding of the diversity of interests, values and perspectives that feed into environmental and sustainability-related in issues in China, and their interaction with global environmental governance.
- Activities:
- Field trip; Research essay; Video presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Week 26-33, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Habib
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Initial pre-departure briefing at Bundoora campus."
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 6.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Final pre-departure briefing at Bund"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 word research essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 minute video presentation (2,000 word equivalent) | Videos to be presented at mandatory video screening session. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2017, Week 26-33, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Habib
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Initial pre-departure briefing at Bundoora campus."
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 6.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Final pre-departure briefing at Bund"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 word research essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 minute video presentation (2,000 word equivalent) | Videos to be presented at mandatory video screening session. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Week 26-33, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Habib
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Initial pre-departure briefing at Bundoora campus."
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 6.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Final pre-departure briefing at Bund"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 word research essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 minute video presentation (2,000 word equivalent) | Videos to be presented at mandatory video screening session. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2017, Week 26-33, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Habib
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Initial pre-departure briefing at Bundoora campus."
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 6.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Final pre-departure briefing at Bund"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 word research essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 minute video presentation (2,000 word equivalent) | Videos to be presented at mandatory video screening session. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2017, Week 26-33, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Habib
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Initial pre-departure briefing at Bundoora campus."
SeminarWeek: 26 - 33
One 6.0 hours seminar other recurrence on saturday during the day from week 26 to week 33 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Final pre-departure briefing at Bund"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,000 word research essay | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 5 minute video presentation (2,000 word equivalent) | Videos to be presented at mandatory video screening session. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |