ECON 343 : East Asian Growth and Trade

Business and Economics

2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

A study of the economic factors underlying the dynamic trade and growth performance of the major economies of contemporary East Asia, and of the impact of their development on New Zealand's international trading environment. Study of individual East Asian economies is strongly emphasised.

Course Overview

East Asia remains central to New Zealand’s economic and trading future. The course aims to assist in preparing students for future involvement with East Asia, whether for business, study, professional or other activities. It will do this by building understanding of the region, its individual economies, and its trading relationships, including the factors that have shaped and are now shaping the economic and business environments of the region. Lectures, tutorials, and the readings designated for tutorial and assignment topics are all essential to achieving the learning outcomes of the course. Students should be aware that readings comprise a significant part of the learning process for this course.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 201, 211, 232, 241

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of of the salient economic features of each major phase in the recent and current economic development of East Asia, and the relevant debates and economic analysis applicable to each phase. (Capability 1 and 2)
  2. Understand the main distinctive features of the evolving economic structures and development of China, Japan, Korea, and selected Southeast Asian economies, and relevant economic analysis applicable to the main economic issues currently faced by these economies. (Capability 1 and 2)
  3. Understand and explain the main patterns observed in evolution over time of trading relationships and economic integration initiatives within the East Asian region, including the spread of preferential trading arrangements and subsequent emergence of initiatives to establish “mega-regional” trade agreements. (Capability 1 and 2)
  4. Collaborate with fellow students in producing succinct and well-reasoned tutorial presentations based on assigned readings. (Capability 2, 4.1 and 4.3)
  5. Locate and assess multiple information sources to produce coherent and well-reasoned analysis of topics set in tests and assignments (Capability 2, 4.2 and 5.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Test 20% Individual Test
Essay 20% Individual Coursework
Tutorials 10% Group Coursework
Final Exam 50% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Test
Essay
Tutorials
Final Exam
Plussage does not apply.
A pass normally requires a combined score of 50% across all assessment tasks. There is no minimum score required for individual assessment tasks.
Students with valid reasons for missing the test should contact the lecturer as early as possible with a view to determining possible alternative arrangements.
Late assignments will be accepted without penalty only where extensions have been sought and granted, based on an acceptable reason being provided. In other cases, late assignments will be accepted but will incur a penalty of 10% per day of the mark otherwise awarded.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard [15] point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect [3] hours of lectures, a [1] hour tutorial, [3] hours of reading and thinking about the content and [3] hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Learning Resources

There is no set textbook for this course. Detailed slides will be provided to accompany each lecture. There will be a set of readings for each tutorial topic and more extensive readings for assignment topics. Additional suggested references will also be occasionally provided in lectures. Availability will be indicated for each reference. In the majority of cases references will be available from the General Library in electronic form and in some cases in hard copy form as well. Wherever possible electronic copies will be provided via CANVAS. 

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 06/07/2020 11:43 p.m.