-1- Subject Outline College of Arts, Society and Education (Arts & Creative Media, Social Sciences, Social Work, Education) Subject Name: Government and Politics in Developing Areas Subject Code: PL5110 Study Period: One (SP1) Study Mode: Internal Campus: Townsville and Cairns Subject Coordinator and Lecturer: Dr Maxine Newlands Tutor TSV Dr Lyndon Megarrity Tutor CNS Dr Jonathan Strauss Image source: oxfamblogs.org We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters where our university is located and actively seek to contribute and support the JCU Reconciliation Statement, which exemplifies respect for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures, heritage, knowledge and the valuing of justice and equity for all Australians. -2- Pre-requisites: None - This subject outline has been prepared by Dr Maxine Newlands for the College of Arts, Societies and Education, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies, James Cook University. Updated January 2027. FINAL VERSION as Feb 02/02/2017 – date to be entered by the Academic Services Team]. Q1. This subject is offered across more than one campus and/or mode and/or teaching period within the one calendar year. Yes No Q2. If yes [Q1], the design of all offerings of this subject ensure the same learning outcomes and assessment types and weightings. Yes No Q3. If no [Q2], _________________________ has authorised any variations, in terms of equivalence. Subject Outline Peer Reviewer Name Dr Anna Hayes Position Course Coordinator Date Reviewed 14 February 2017 © Copyright 2017 (V2017-1) This publication is copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, or review as permitted under the Copyright Act, no part may be reproduced by any process or placed in computer memory without written permission. -3- Contents Section 1. Subject at a glance ................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Student participation requirements ................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Key dates ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Section 2. Subject details ........................................................................................................................ 5 2.1 Subject description ......................................................................................................................... 5 2.2 Subject learning outcomes ............................................................................................................. 5 2.3 Learning and teaching in this subject ............................................................................................. 5 2.5 Subject resources and special requirements .................................................................................. 5 Section 3. Assessment details and other requirements ........................................................................... 2 3.1 Requirements for completion of subject ......................................................................................... 2 3.1.2 Inherent requirements ................................................................................................................. 2 3.2 Feedback on student learning ........................................................................................................ 2 3.3 Assessment tasks .......................................................................................................................... 2 Section 4. Submission and return of assessment .................................................................................... 1 Section 5. Subject calendar ..................................................................................................................... 3 Staff Contact Details Teaching team Staff member Room Phone Email/ Skype Consultation times* Subject Coordinator and Lecturer Dr Maxine Newlands (TSV) Bldg. 004 – Rm 125 (Social Science) (07) 4781 5006 [email protected]/ Skype - max.newlands Thursday 1-4* Tutor TSV Dr Lyndon Megarrity [email protected] Tutor CNS Dr Jonathan Strauss [email protected] *Consultation times by appointment only, either Face-to-face or via Skype TSV= Townsville Campus CNS= Cairns Campus -4- Section 1. Subject at a glance 1.1 Student participation requirements The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (4.3) indicates that, “a 3 credit point subject will require a 130 hour work load of study-related participation including class attendance over the duration of the study period, irrespective of mode of delivery”. This work load comprises timetabled hours and other attendance requirements, as well as personal study hours, including completion of online activities and assessment requirements. Note that “attendance at specified classes will be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of some subjects” (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.10); and that additional hours may be required per week for those students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning support. This subject is combination of a one hour and fifty minute lecture and then fifty minute seminars beginning in week two (Week beginning 27/02/2017) You are required to attend both the lecture and seminars. Contact hours of 26 per semester (lectures) and 12 (seminars). You are required to undertake additional reading and keeping up with current political affairs throughout the semester in addition to the lectures and seminars. Key subject activities Time Day/ Date Room/ Location Lecture (110 mins) 16:00 -17:50 Thursday Bldg. 018- Room 002 Video linked to Cairns 16:00 – 17:50 Thursday Bldg. A004-002 Seminar (TSV) 11:00-11:50 Friday Bldg. 004-132 Seminar (CNS) 12:00-12:50 Friday Bldg. A001-129 For information on the days and times when lectures, tutorials, workshops, etc. are scheduled for all of your subjects, visit JCU Lecture Timetables at http://www.jcu.edu.au/ttable/ For information regarding class registration, visit the class registration schedule at https://www.jcu.edu.au/students/enrolment/class-registration-schedule 1.2 Key dates Key dates Date Census date see 2017 Study Period and Census Dates Last date to withdraw without academic penalty see 2017 Study Period and Census Dates Assessment task 1: Report (35%) 28/ April / 2017 Assessment task 2: Presentation (25%) Weeks 10 and 11 –Time TBC Assessment task 3: Examination (40%) Sp 1 Exam period – 3rd- 16th, June 2017. -5- Section 2. Subject details 2.1 Subject description This is a comparative politics subject, with an emphasis on nation-building in emerging countries. It first introduces students to a variety of analytical approaches to understanding politics in the emerging world. It will then compare important political practices and institutions of various countries, including structures of government, military in politics, bureaucratic politics, economic development, political parties and participation, civil society and democratisation, political violence and opposition. Empirically, the subject will focus on the Asia-Pacific region, a region of immense political, economic and strategic importance to Australia, but students will be given the opportunity to work on other parts of the emerging world, such as Latin America, Africa and the Baltic states. 2.2 Subject learning outcomes • Analyse and evaluate approaches to comparative political studies • Ability to critically analyse and transmit knowledge of political events in emerging states • Analyse and evaluate the historical role of emerging states in a global context • Appraise the place and role of Australia's political economy and governance in the Asia-Pacific region • Differentiate and demonstrate knowledge of the key cultural and political communication practices in emerging nation-states 2.3 Learning and teaching in this subject This subject explores pertinent political issues commonly found in developing countries, introducing key analytical concepts and theoretical frameworks. The field of comparative politics is broad in scope, both in terms of geographical areas and types of issues. It is basically about studying politics in other countries. This helps us understand what happens in other parts of the world, and to evaluate more objectively what we have at home. Studying this subject should make students more aware of their attitudes towards other countries and cultures, which is crucial to creating better international understanding and cooperation. In the context of this subject, the main focus is on the tropical zone, Pacific region, Africa and Baltics. Relevant materials on other parts of the developing world will be included as necessary. Students will also have the opportunity to research and study countries in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, the Southwest Pacific, and elsewhere, if they choose. Lectures will introduce the weekly topic, identifying key questions and outlining the significant issues. Lectures are filmed and placed on LearnJCU. A weekly Tutorial provides a forum for discussing these questions and understanding the issues. 2.5 Subject resources and special requirements Textbooks are available to purchase online through The Co-op Bookshop. The JCU Library has limited copies of all prescribed textbooks available for 2 day loans and eBook versions The prescribed text is Peter Burnell, Vicky Randall and Lise Rakner (eds) (2011) Politics in the Developing World, 4th edn, Oxford: Oxford University Press. The book’s Web site - http://global.oup.com/uk/orc/politics/countries/burnell4e/ - includes a useful glossary of key terms and other resources. There will be supplementary reading available via learn JCU which you are strongly encouraged to read JCU Library’s Libguide for Politics is at http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/sb.php?subject_id=99447 Our Political Science Specialist Librarian is Alice Luetchford. Please do contact Alice if you need help, she’s very knowledgeable. Alice Luetchford BSc EnvSci Griffith University, PGradDip LibSci QUT, GradCert Tertiary Teaching JCU Phone: (07) 4781 4975 Email: [email protected] Location: Ground Floor, Eddie Koiki Mabo Library – Townsville -6- Follow Alice on twitter: @jculibrary Other general texts, which may be borrowed from the Library, include: Caballero-Anthony, Mely (ed) (2010) Political Change, Democratic Transitions and Security in Southeast Asia. London: Routledge Calvert, Peter, and Susan Calvert (2007) Politics and Society in the Developing World. Harlow, UK: Pearson/Longman Croissant, Aurel and Marco Bunte (eds) (2011) The Crisis of Democratic Governance in Southeast Asia. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Croissant, Aurel, David Kuehn, Philip Lorenz and Paul W. Chambers (2013) Democratization and civilian control in Asia. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Ezrow, Natasha, Erica Frantz and Andrea Kendall-Taylor (2016) Development and the State in the 21st Century: tackling the challenges facing the developing world. New York: Palgrave Macmillan Ilyin, Mikhail, Andrei Melville and Yuri Polunin (2010) Political Atlas of the Modern World. Malden, MA: WileyBlackwell [E-book] Joseph, William A., Mark Kesselman and Joel Krieger (eds) (2000) Introduction to Third World Politics. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Kasuya, Yuko (ed) (2013) Presidents, Assemblies and Policy-making in Asia. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Magstadt, Thomas (2011) Nations and Governments: comparative politics in regional perspective. 6th edn Boston: Wadsworth Nel, Philip (2008) The Politics of Economic Inequality in Developing Countries. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Payne, Richard, and Jamal Nassar (2006) Politics and Culture in the Developing World: the impact of globalization. New York: Pearson/Longman Rasiah, Raja, and Johannes Dragsbaek, (2010) New Political Economy of Southeast Asia. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Robinson, Richard (2011) Routledge Handbook of Southeast Asia. London: Routledge Smith, Brian (2003) Understanding Third World Politics: theories of political change and development. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan Xiaoming Huang ( 2009) Politics in Pacific Asia: an introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan At University level, reference to academic journals is expected, and many of the recommended readings come from such journals. Some, available online through the JCU Library database resource, include: Asian Studies Review Asian Survey American Political Science Review Australian Institute of International Affairs Australian Journal of Political Science Australian Review of Public Affairs Current History International Journal of Poitics, Culture, and Society Journal of Commonwealth & Comparative Politics Journal of Democracy Political Science Quarterly Politics & Society Pacific Affairs Pacific Islands Policy Pacific Review Pacific Studies Politics and Society PS: Political Science and Politics Social Politics Southeast Asian Affairs Political blogs and Podcasts • The Magpie- http://www.townsvillemagpie.com.au/ma gpie/ for political commentary about Townsville. • Fivethirtyeight (Nate silver) https://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/a uthor/nate-silver/?_r=1 – al things that are American politics. Nate is famous for correctly predicting the last three USA Presidents. -2- • International Politics - http://www.eir.info/category/blogs/ • Australian Politics - https://www.crikey.com.au/ • • http://loonpond.blogspot.com.au/ • The Interpreter – https://www.lowyinstitute.org/theinterpreter • DFaT Blog - https://blog.dfat.gov.au/ Podcasts – Pacific Pundit hosted by American Van Jackson Asia Pacific - http://player.fm/series/asia-pacific Media Sites: • SBS – The Feed and World News • Viceland – Viceland news • ABC Radio Australia • ABC – The World and Insiders ( iView) • Al Jazzera – good insights into all things political in the developing World . • National Geographic • The Chasers Monthly • New Scientist • The Economists Section 3. Assessment details and other requirements 3.1 Requirements for completion of subject In order to pass this subject, you must: • achieve at least 50%, in the invigilated assessment components, and • complete all assessment components Assessment items and final grades will be reviewed through moderation processes (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.13-5.18). It is important to be aware that assessment “is always subject to final ratification following the examination period and that no single result represents a final grade in a subject” (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.22.). Moderation of assessment in PL5110: In this subject, all assessment work by students is moderated within and between the various campuses and modes in which PL5110 is offered (Townsville and Cairns). Supplementary and Deferred Examinations: Supplementary and Deferred examinations are granted at the discretion of the examiner, and are not automatically given. The examiner will evaluate the reason for the request (using documentation that accompanies the request) as well as the record of engagement during the study period. If a student has unexplained absences or has failed to submit all assessable items then the examiner may refuse the application regardless of the grounds on which the application is made. Note that if there is a requirement for any minimum standard of achievement or anything more than a “reasonable attempt” this must be included in the special assessment requirements in CSDB, along with the subject outline. This includes items such as the following: • Attain a minimum score of 50% on the invigilated assessments (presentation, essay and exam) • Attain a minimum score of 50% on the any individual assessment item in order to pass the subject • Attain a pass on all assessment items. • Attain a pass on any individual assessment item/s in order to pass the subject 3.1.2 Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to achieve the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to https://www.jcu.edu.au/learning-and-teaching/resources/inherent-requirements -2- Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. Students who believe they will experience challenges completing their degree or course because of their disability, health condition or other reason should discuss their concerns with an AccessAbility Services team member or a member of College staff, such as the Course Coordinator. In the case where it is determined that inherent requirements cannot be met with reasonable adjustments, the University staff can provide guidance regarding other study options. 3.2 Feedback on student learning In PL5110, each assessment item submitted by students will be assessed by the subject tutor and moderated by the subject lecturer. Assessed work will be returned to students within three weeks of the submission date. Marking rubrics with assessment criteria will be completed for each item of assessment, and additional comments and feedback may be recorded on your assignment, either via Learn JCU, by hand or typed. If you have questions about the feedback, you are encouraged to speak with the lecturer about it. 3.3 Assessment tasks ASSESSMENT TASK 1: Report Aligned subject learning outcomes • Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of political concepts on emerging states. • Analyze critically, evaluate political/economic/social systems, institutions, structures and/or practices in emerging states. • Generate, analyses, synthesis and evaluate complex political perspectives and power relations within and between emerging states, taking into account social, historical, economic, environmental and/or cultural issues. • Appraise the place and role of Australia's political economy and governance in the Asia-Pacific region group or individual Individual Weighting 35% Due date 28/ April / 2017 ASSESSMENT TASK 1: DESCRIPTION Write an analytical report on one of the key policy document from the following list. You will write a report for a minister that includes a summary of the key points, themes, future plans and the reports objectives in relation to the emerging world. • DFaT Foreign Policy White Paper - • Defending Australia in the Asia Pacific Century: Force 2030 (http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pu bs/rp/rp1516/DefendAust/2009 ) and Defence White Paper 2013. • Pacific Island Forum (PiF) -2016 Regional Public Policy Submissions on all submissions • ASEAN Plus Three ASEAN Plus Three Documents Series 2011-2015: The ASEAN Plus Three Documents Series 2011-2015 provides Chairman’s Statements, Joint Statements, Joint Media Statements, Joint Press Statements, issued from 2011 to 2015 by the Summits and Ministerial Meetings for reference. –Available as PdF in Learn JCU • UN Women’s Policy and Programme Division - report World Survey on the Role of Women in Development. Available at http://www.unwomen.org/en/how-we-work/research-anddata/publications -3- The report should include • An explanation of the overarching themes within the policy/white paper. • An evaluation of the influences and development of the document, within the historical context of emerging states in a post-colonial world. • An analysis of Australia’s and developed countries position in relation to cultural and political economic interests, in emerging states. • An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the policy for global governance • Some developed recommendations for future policy advisors. See these websites for advice on writing Briefing Notes: • http://web.uvic.ca/~sdoyle/E302/Notes/WritingBriefingNotes.html • http://www.publicsectorwriting.com/?page_id=6 (Keep in mind that this task requires the briefing note to be rather longer than the ones on these sites— though keeping within the prescribed word count for this assignment is important.) The report should be 3000 words, excluding references. There’s a 10% leeway on word count before it effects your grade. Essays can fall somewhere between about 2700 and 3300 words. The research minimum for this assignment is five (5) academic sources (i.e. books, book chapters and journal articles – this includes eBooks and eJournals/online journals). You are encouraged to use the textbook for PL5110 as a starting point when researching your essay. However, you will need to independently locate the remaining sources used to research your chosen topic and your essay must contain evidence of this research. Guidelines for research and writing essays are available on the Library Websites. Care should be paid to proper referencing and the avoidance of plagiarism. Harvard reference system is to be used in your essay. This library link will give you help - http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/harvard. If you need help with academic essay writing we suggest you also take CU1010 Effective Writing and there are workshops run by the library- details are here https://www.jcu.edu.au/library/learn/workshops. -1- ASSESSMENT TASK 1: Report (35%) E= 80 and higher G (65-80) S (50—65 ) N (<50) Applies critical thinking and identifies problems and suggests solutions. (20%) Student critically reflects and evaluates key themes and concepts addressed in the policy/white paper. Provides adaptable and justified recommendations for future national and global geopolitical circumstances. Establishes a foundational understanding and synthesis of the themes and concepts addressed in the policy/white paper. Provides justified recommendations for future national and global geopolitical circumstances. Develops a sound case that identifies key concepts of the policy/white paper to a satisfactory level. Provides recommendations for future geopolitical circumstances. Does not demonstrate satisfactory understanding of key concepts. Does not provide appropriate recommendations. Research skills using academic sources (20%) Excellent selection and use of examples. Appropriate selection and use of examples. Satisfactory selection and use of examples. Does not cite suitable examples. Applies and consolidates a synthesis in clear concise form to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts. (20%) Excellent evaluation and communication of the theoretical, cultural and political underpinnings of the policy/white paper. Good evaluation and communication of the theoretical, cultural and political underpinnings of the policy/white paper Satisfactory evaluation and communication of the theoretical, cultural and political underpinnings of the policy/white paper. Does not show adequate evaluation and communication of the theoretical, cultural and political underpinnings of the policy/white paper Report is a coherent exposition of knowledge about the chosen papers position. (20%) Excellent explanation connecting historical values and institutional practices with the policy/white paper. Good explanation in connecting historical values and institutional practices with the policy/white paper. Satisfactory explanation connecting historical values and institutional practices with the policy/white paper. Does not explain adequately the relevancy of historical values and/or institutional practices to the policy/white paper. -2- Clear, grammatically correct, written expression and referencing (20%) Very few (if any) grammatical errors. The meaning of each sentence is always clear and easily understood. Excellent use of Harvard referencing style Few grammatical errors. Mostly the meaning of what is written is clear. Good use of Harvard referencing style Some grammatical errors. Generally the meaning of what is written is clear. Satisfactory use of Harvard referencing style Numerous grammatical errors are present, and this affects the ability to understand the meaning of what is said. Poor referencing that does not follow the Harvard referencing style appropriately. . -1- Aligned subject learning outcomes • Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of political concepts on emerging states. • Analyze critically, evaluate political/economic/social systems, institutions, structures and/or practices in emerging states. • Generate, analyses, synthesis and evaluate complex political perspectives and power relations within and between emerging states, taking into account social, historical, economic, environmental and/or cultural issues. • Appraise the place and role of Australia's political economy and governance in the Asia-Pacific region group or individual Individual Weighting 25% Due date During weeks ten and eleven ASSESSMENT TASK 2: DESCRIPTION ASSESSMENT TASK 2: Presentation Present an oral summary and justification of the task one report. Students will be expected to present the key ideas from their report and answer questions from peers and tutor. The presentation should be no more than 15 minutes, which will include 10 minutes of question time. Students may use visual aids such as PowerPoint, Prezi or handouts. However, video or audio recordings should not be included. The use of palm cards are accepted, however, reading directly from the report or other notes, including from tablets or laptops is strongly discouraged. An oral assessment is an academic interview at which the examiner(s) will be looking at your understanding and breadth of awareness of the subject area of your degree course. Be ready to discuss the following in your presentation a. Which areas you chose to focus on and why? b. The central themes of your report in relation to the general degree discipline and academic modules. c. Comment on a few positive and negative aspects of policy document in relation to the overall subject and your degree program. -1- Assessment Task 2 P: Presentation of Policy/White Paper Report (50%) Guideline Abbreviations E= Excellent; G = Good; S = Satisfactory; N = Fail Criteria E= 80 and higher G (65-80) S (50—65 ) N (<50) Discussion of key areas of content Marks: Perceptively selects critical and relevant content. Clearly identifies the key issues and relevant points of significance in relation to the theme of the mini-symposium and their chosen topic. Soundly selects critical and relevant content. Identifies the key issues and relevant points of significance in relation to the theme of the minisymposium and their chosen topic. Satisfactory selects relevant content. The relevance of these points to the theme of the mini- symposium is mostly clear. Limited selection of critical content. The relevance of these points to the theme of the mini- symposium is not clear. Delivery of presentation Marks: An engaging and enthusiastic tone and highly professional delivery, that adheres to the time limit. Outstanding use of volume of voice, clarity of speech, gestures, and any use of notes is effective and integrated. An engaging and enthusiastic tone and professional delivery, that adheres to the time limit. Very good use of volume of voice, clarity of speech, gestures, and any use of notes is effective and integrated. A professional delivery, that roughly adheres to the time limit. Satisfactory use of volume of voice, clarity of speech, gestures, and some dependence on notes. An informal delivery that does not adhere to the time limit. Unsatisfactory use of volume of voice, clarity of speech, gestures, and use of notes distracts from the presentation. -1- ASSESSMENT TASK Exam Aligned subject learning outcomes • Analyse and evaluate differing political systems, including the Australian political system • Transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others identifying major political concepts and ideologies • Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to contemporary political issues experienced in different countries Group or individual Individual Weighting 40% Due date Restate date (as in Section 1.2) ASSESSMENT TASK 3: DESCRIPTION The exam will take place at the end of the semester, in the period from 3-16th June 2017 (exact date to be advised). It will be based on the core subject material – lectures and the textbook. The exam will be two hours long and consist of three essay questions, to test knowledge of the content and understanding of the topics covered in the subject. Section 4. Submission and return of assessment 4.1 Submission and return of assessment Assessment Tasks are to be submitted by the due date/time to PL5110 LearnJCU site via the assignment drobox. Fill in the ‘student declaration’ before uploading the assessment. Students must keep a copy of all assignments submitted and back up all copies. Assignments are returned within 3 weeks of submission. Assignments are assessed using the Marking Sheet which provides a rubric of feedback so you can review where your work can be improved. Your marker will also make a comment about your assignment, please take note of the advice. All feedback is constructive in nature and aims to provide you with guidelines on how to improve future assignments and to help you with your studies. Late Submission of Assessment (as per JCU Subject Outlines Policy, Section 2: Prescribed Elements, Assessment – xii. https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/learning-and-teaching/subject-outlines-policy): xii. Dates for submission of material for assessment and the details of any penalties applied for late submission. A uniform formula of escalating penalties should be imposed by all Colleges and Disciplines for submission of assessment items after the date specified in the Subject Outline. This formula should be 5% of the total mark available per day including part-days, weekends and public holidays. Discretion in imposing penalties is retained by supervisors in cases of genuine need. Application for Extension due to special circumstances: Application for extension of time must be made to the Subject Coordinator at least 24 hours before submission date and with accompanying documentation (e.g. medical certificate). The granting of the extension is at the discretion of the Subject Coordinator. In exception circumstances a retrospective application may be accepted. Submission of hard copy assessment tasks Townsville Internal Townsville Campus: College Administration Office, Building 134 Education Central, Room 108 (1st Floor) Reception Administration office hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm Assignment submission deadline: 4:00pm Cairns Internal Cairns: College Administration Office, Building A4, Room 129 Reception Administration office hours: 8:30am to 4:45pm -2- Assignment submission deadline: 4:00pm Please see Student Resources portal tab in LearnJCU for other important student information pertaining to plagiarism and referencing, examinations advice and student support services. -3- Section 5. Subject calendar Week/ Date/Module Lecture Seminar Readings/Preparation 1 23/02/2017 Introduction & Organisation Concepts and Terminology No seminar this week Introduction to the text book, pp. 2 02/03/2017 State and Nation-Building: Modernisation, Political Development and Political Order Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Text book pp. 29-58 3 09/03/2017 Political Participation: Civil Society, Political Opposition, and Regime Change Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Text book pp. 303-325 4 16/03/2017 The Political Economy of Development and Emerging worlds Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Text book pp. 58-87 5 23/03/2017 From Socialism to Capitalism in Asia Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Text book pp 391-401 & 346- 357 LR 6 06/04/2017 Ethnicity and Politics : From Mogadishu to Myanmar Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Text book pp. 87-133 7 13/04/2017 Authoritarianism and the Military in Emerging countries Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Readings on Learn JCU 8 20/04/2017 Pacific Islands as Developing Countries Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Readings on Learn JCU 9 27/04/2017 The role of International Organisation and aid: The Boomerang effect Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Text book pp. 44-58 10 04/05/2017 Globalisation and the Emerging World Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Readings on Learn JCU -4- 11 11/05/2017 Developing Countries and the future World Economy Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Readings on Learn JCU 12 18/05/2017 Political Ecology and the Emerging World. Weekly discussion session on lecture themes. Readings on Learn JCU 13 25/05/2017 Australian’s future role in government and Politics in emerging areas Exam prep Readings on Learn JCU Please note that the sequence of some topics may change due to availability of staff, resources or due to unforeseen circumstances.