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ASEAN and Southeast Asian Regionalism (POLS90044)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject focuses on Southeast Asian regionalism, with a particular focus on ASEAN. It will explore the dynamics of regionalism, asking questions such as: Why do states create regional organisations? How do those organisations shape the interaction of various actors (states, non-state actors, and actors outside the region)? How does ASEAN’s style of regionalism – ‘thinly’ institutionalised and emphasising informal norms rather than formal rules – challenge the European Union (EU) ‘model’? To what extent does ASEAN facilitate effective regional governance in the face of challenges such as economic crises, natural disasters, interstate and intrastate conflict, terrorism and food security? The ‘ASEAN Way’ may be a practical way of keeping a diverse group of states engaged in a regular forum, but to what extent does it need to evolve in order for ASEAN to avoid being dismissed as a ‘talk shop’? Does the ASEAN Community herald a new era for the Association?
This graduate subject will be taught intensively overseas on location at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, over five days. The subject will consist mainly of seminars held at FISIPOL, with some field visits in and/or near Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students are expected to have developed:
- A critical understanding of the main theories and debates in regionalism and regional organisations, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia;
- An understanding of the norms, history, dynamics and contemporary developments of ASEAN;
- An understanding of the roles of key states (including Indonesia and Australia) in the development of ASEAN, and the role of ASEAN in the broader Asia-Pacific region;
- An ability to engage in comparative regional analysis;
- A capacity to conduct research on topics in Southeast Asian regionalism; and
- A capacity to engage in learning from fieldwork exercises in cross-cultural contexts.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- apply research skills and critical methods to a field of inquiry;
- develop persuasive arguments on a given topic;
- communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject.
Students who wish to apply to enrol in this subject should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au in the semester prior. Please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies at the undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A Briefing paper of 2,000 words (40%) for a key individual (e.g. minister in an ASEAN member state; official in the ASEAN Secretariat) on a particular key issue. Students will choose from a list of set topics. Due 2 weeks after the intensive teaching period.
- A Research Essay of 3,000 words (60%) on a set topic, develop their own topic with the approval of the Subject Coordinators. Due 6 weeks after intensive teaching period.
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an Intensively-taught subject, Lecture/Seminar attendance is compulsory for all classes and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note:
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject.
Students who wish to apply to enrol in this subject should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au in the semester prior. Please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading pack will be provided and all readings will be available online. The subject guide will list suggestions for those who wish to consult a text. A hard copy reading pack will be distributed to students at least three weeks before the commencement of the subject. Students would be required to complete all readings before the subject begins. Additional materials will be provided during the teaching week.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
Taught intensively overseas on location at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIPOL), Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, over five days. The subject will consist mainly of seminars held at FISIPOL, with some field visits in and/or near Yogyakarta, Indonesia. An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject. Students who wish to apply to enrol in this subject should contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au in the semester prior. Please visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
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Type Name Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022