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America and the Rise of Asia (POLS90057)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2020
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Overview
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This subject examines past, present and future responses of the United States toward the rising powers of Asia. A particular focus is the US-India relationship and how it has evolved to counter Chinese power. Despite both being democracies and historical rivals of the People’s Republic, the US and India have not been natural allies. The internal and external factors explaining how and why Washington and New Delhi relate to one another and to Asia more broadly, including domestic demographics and geopolitical conflict, frame our discussions.
The subject is delivered as a 5-day intensive on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in Delhi, India. The subject is co-taught with academics from JNU’s School of International Studies with appropriate visits to diplomatic and government departments in New Delhi.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Demonstrate a specialist understanding of US foreign policy toward Asia generally and India specifically
- Show a good capacity to communicate research in written form
- Have developed the analytical skills to evaluate the core issues raised by America's response to the rise of Indian and Chinese power
- Have an awareness of the contemporary theoretical debates about US policy toward Asia generally and India specifically
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to undertake critical independent research
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Please note:
An application process applies for this overseas intensive subject.
Students who wish to undertake this subject can visit http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/students/graduate-coursework/overseas-subjects for further information.
Please contact the Faculty of Arts at arts-studentprograms@unimelb.edu.au for further information.
As there are only a limited number of places in the subject, applicants will be assessed and ranked on the basis of an expression of interest and their cumulative grade point average across subjects already completed in their current degree. Please note that preference will be given to students completing the final 100 points of their degree (last year of degree). Preference will be given to students who have not already taken another international intensive in the GSHSS. International students on scholarships should contact their scholarship provider to ensure that they are permitted to undertake offshore study.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group briefing paper: delivered in the subject, 15 mins presentation followed by Q&A
| Week | 10% |
Individual learning log: 1,500 word diary (paper, blog, video or combination) recording learning arising from participation in the subject
| During the examination period | 30% |
Paper providing comparative analysis of one area of public policy relevant to the subject
| During the examination period | 60% |
Additional details
Students must attend 100% of classes in order to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2020
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
The subject is delivered as a 5-day intensive on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in Delhi, India. The subject is co-taught with academics from JNU's School of International Studies with appropriate visits to diplomatic and government departments in New Delhi.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022