121-218 Australia and the Pacific Rim in a Global Economy

Note

Students cannot be granted credit for 121-218/318 if they have already gained credit for 121-217/317 The Pacific Rim in previous years.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

25 points of first year Geography or Economics or Asian Studies or Sociology or approval of the Subject Coordinator.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

This subject examines how and why a global economy and society has emerged over the past 50 years and the changing places of Pacific Rim societies within that global economy. It seeks to identify how industrial changes within Australia have reflected these global and regional developments and to indicate the degree to which and how local economic and social changes connect to global forces and structures. That is, the subject examines the linkages between global events, regional responses and the lives of ordinary men and women. The subject draws conclusions about both the limitations on and the prospects for independent social and economic policy within a globalised world. Topics covered include: the emergence of a global economy since world war 2; production, trade, finance and culture; regionalisation and the development of Pacific Rim societies; industrialisation, industrial policy and restructuring in Australia; gender, ethnicity and the operation of local labour markets.

Assessment

An essay of up to 3000 words; an examination of 90 minutes; satisfactory completion of tutorial work. Proportions to be advised.