Topics in Asian Economic History (ECON30030)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Australia's largest trade partners are largely from Asia, and this subject provides an introduction to the economic history of various Asian economies, such as China and Japan. Using history and economic history textbooks for both countries and a neoclassical growth framework, the subject examines the contours of each country's development through the perspectives of industrialization, imperialism, institutions, and international engagement. Students will become knowledgeable of the evolution of Asian economies and be prepared to engage in discussions of Asian economic and business issues.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Develop an intellectual framework to study Asian historical economic development;
  • Apply neoclassical economy models to understand historic and contemporary economic development in Asia;
  • Employ case studies and original research on Asian economies to provide insight into policymaking; and
  • Demonstrate critical evaluation of competing theories and models using data and empirical methods.

Generic skills

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • High level of development: problem solving; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; moderate level of development: oral communication; written communication; statistical reasoning; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.
  • Some level of development: use of computer software; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ECON20001 Intermediate Macroeconomics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ECON20002 Intermediate Microeconomics
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

AND

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
ECOM20001 Econometrics 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
ECON20003 Quantitative Methods 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Please refer to prerequisites. 

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assignment

  • 500 words
Second half of the teaching period20%

Mid-semester exam

  • 50 minutes
Week 6 or Week 720%

Tutorial Participation

Throughout the semester10%

End-of-semester examination

  • 2 hours
Hurdle requirement: To pass this subject, students must obtain a pass (50%) in the end-of-semester examination		During the examination period50%

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Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorJames Kung
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    James Kung: james.kung@unimelb.edu.au

     

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Further information

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    Prescribed texts

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  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • 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: 4 March 2025