Geography of Asia
Code: 101522Credits: 6
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| East Asian Studies | FB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- David Saurí Pujol
- Email :
- david.sauri@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Aimada Sole Figueras
- Hyerim Yoon
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
None.
Objectives
To introduce students to the most relevant aspects of the Physical and Human Geography of the countries of East Asia, including geopolitical aspects, the physical environment, demography, agricultural and food systems, industry, cities and the environment. Through theoretical and practical classes, the aim is for students to sufficiently know the geographical context of East Asia. This knowledge can be useful for other social science subjects of the undergraduate degree.
Learning outcomes
- CM05 (Implement the sustainable, professional and critical use of ICT for the efficient consultation and compilation of sources, and for the clear analysis and presentation of information on geography and history.) Implement the sustainable, professional and critical use of ICT for the efficient consultation and compilation of sources, and for the clear analysis and presentation of information on geography and history.
- KM05 (Identify and describe the physical and human geography of East Asian countries, using the basic terminology of the discipline.) Identify and describe the physical and human geography of East Asian countries, using the basic terminology of the discipline.
- SM06 (Analyse social phenomena (internal and international migration, ethnic and cultural diversity, and mechanisms of gender inequality) in contrast to the geographical and historical circumstances of East Asian countries.) Analyse social phenomena (internal and international migration, ethnic and cultural diversity, and mechanisms of gender inequality) in contrast to the geographical and historical circumstances of East Asian countries.
- SM07 (Apply the key concepts and theoretical framework of geography and history in the analysis of the study region.) Apply the key concepts and theoretical framework of geography and history in the analysis of the study region.
Contents
The subject is structured in the following blocks:
Geopolitics of East Asia
The Physical Environment 1: Landforms and Landscapes
The Physical Environment 2: Climate and Water
Population 1: Basic Concepts of Demography. History of the Population in East Asia. Current and Future Population Trends .
Population 2: Analysis of Trends in Mortality and Fertility. Demographic Transitions. Migrations.
Agriculture and Food 1. Agrarian Systems in East Asia: History and Current Situation. Trends in Food Production.
Agriculture and Food 2. Changes in Traditional Diets and the Global Impacts of New Food Consumption Models.
Energy and Industry in East Asia. The Energy Transition and China's Global Leadership in Renewable Energy. Industry in Japan: History and Current Trends.
Energy and Industry in East Asia 2. The growth and structure of industry in South Korea and China.
The urban phenomenon in East Asia 1. History and current trends.
The urban phenomenon in East Asia 2. Analysis of four major metropolises in East Asia: Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul and Tokyo
The Environment in East Asia: Main Challenges
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 12 | 0.48 | CM05, KM05, SM06, SM07 |
| Student own work | 75 | 3 | CM05, KM05, SM06, SM07 |
| Lectures | 55 | 2.2 | CM05, KM05, SM06, SM07 |
| Tests | 4 | 0.16 | KM05, SM06, SM07 |
The methodology includes lectures and practical work (33 percent), student supervised work (12 percent), student own work (50 percent), and tests (5 percent).
The course will use the most common tools of the univeristy's online system, news, calendars, virtual areas for the submission of practical work, etc.
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical work | 20% | 0 | 0 | CM05, KM05, SM06, SM07 |
| Tests | 80% (40% + 40%) | 4 | 0.16 | KM05, SM06, SM07 |
Continuous Evaluation
Students must provide evidence of their progress by completing various tasks and tests. These activities are detailed in the table at the end of this section of the Study Guide.
Review
When publishing final marks, the lecturer will provide written notification of a date and time for reviewing evaluation activities. Students must arrange reviews in agreement with the lecturer.
Missed/failed assessment activities
Students may retake assessment activities they have failed or compensate for any they have missed, provided that those they have actually performed account for a minimum of 66.6% (two thirds) of the subject's final mark and that they have a weighted average mark of at least 3,5.
The lecturer will inform students of the procedure involved, in writing, when publishing final marks. The lecturer may set one assignment per failed evaluation activity or a single assignment to cover a number of such activities. Under no circumstances will an evaluation activity be worth 100% of the final mark
Classification as \"not assessable\"
In the event of the assessment activities a student has performed accounting for just 25% or less of the subject's final mark, their work will be classified as \"not assessable\" on their transcript.
Misconduct in assessment activities
Students who engage in misconduct (plagiarism, copying, personation, etc.) in an assessment activity will receive a mark of “0” for the activity in question. In the case of misconduct in more than one assessment activity, the student involved will be given a final mark of “0” for the subject. Assessment activities in which irregularities have occurred (e.g. plagiarism, copying, impersonation) are excluded from reassessment.
Evaluation activities
Two partial exams ( 40% of the final grade each)
The final grade corresponding to the exams will be the average of the grades obtained in each of the exams. This average will only be calculated if the grade for each exam is equal to or higher to 3. A grade lower than 3 will mean that the student must take the reassessment exam for the failed part.
The average for this part must be 5 or higher in order to count towards the final grade.
Group Class Exercises Reports ( 20% of the final grade).
It is compulsory to submit this reports in order to be evaluated.
This grade will be added to the final grade only if the average of the two exams is 5 or higher.
Single Assessment
This subject may be assessed under the single assessment system in accordance with the terms established in the academic regulations of the UAB and the assessment criteria of the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting.
Students must make an online request within the period established by the faculty and send a copy to the teacher responsible for the subject, for the record.
Single assessment will be carried out in person on one day during week 16 or 17 of the semester. The Academic Management Office will publish the exact date and time on the faculty website.
On the day of the single assessment, teaching staff will ask the student for identification, which should be presented as a valid identification document with a recent photograph (student card, DNI/NIE or passport).
Single assessment activities
The final grade for the subject will be calculated according to the following percentages:
Two partial exams ( 40% of the final grade each)
Multiple choice exam ( 20% of the final grade)
Grade revision and resit procedures for the subject are the same as those for continual assessment. See the section above in this study guide.
In the case of practical work, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is allowed as an integral part of the development of this practices, provided that the final result reflects a significant contribution of the student in the analysis and personal reflection. The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity.
The lack of transparency in the use of AI will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.
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Software
Microsoft Office Package
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TE) Theory | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 1 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 2 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |
| (PAUL) Classroom practices | 3 | English | second semester | morning-mixed |