EV5305 - Sustainable Development in Southeast Asia and the Pacific

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

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 Outcomes

• develop an awareness and understanding of the patterns, diversity and similarities of the countries of Southeast Asia and the Pacific islands;
• expand knowledge through reading;
• understanding the problems of development, cultural and economic constraints, as well as the potential of this region;
• build on geographical skills in the use of maps, resources and data from this region;
• develop writing skills and oral presentation skills.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

GE2302 and TG2302 and GE3302 and EV3302

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coordinator:	geac
Lecturers:	geac, Assoc. Professor David King.
Contact hours:	26 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (25%); (25%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.