GE2302:04
Geography of Southeast Asia and the Pacific
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
26 hours lectures, 26 hours practicals, 26 hours seminars. Semester 1.
Staff: Dr A Cottrell, Dr D King.
The subject is an examination of the interaction between the environments and societies of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. It emphasises the development of common interests in the defined region, created by modern political conditions and common developmental aims, despite the widely different environmental conditions and human histories of the component units. Aside from the academic programs to which it contributes (Environmental Science, Geography, Social Science and Education), the subject is useful briefing for those who plan to work and/or conduct research in the region.
Learning Objectives:
- develop an awareness and understanding of the patterns, diversity and similarities of the countries of Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands;
- an expansion of knowledge through reading;
- to understand the problems of development, cultural and economic constraints, as well as the potential of this region;
- to build on geographical skills in the use of maps, resources and data from this region;
- develop writing skills;
- develop oral presentation skills.
Assessment by final examination (30%); practicals, project assignments and essay (70%).