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ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
The aim is to recognise the efforts of high-achieving students in the organising committee of ANU Asia Pacific Week and allow the students to engage deeply with one conference panel or theme. The conference is an opportunity for students to work closely with the College of Asia and the Pacific and to apply the knowledge they have acquired into running a week-long academic event. This involves placement in one portfolio (Logistics, Delegates, Media and Marketing, Finance, Content and Special Projects) and 6-7 months commitment to the projects and duties of that portfolio. During the placement the student will receive advice and direction from College Staff and the course Convenor. Only students on the APW committee can enrol in ASIA3023.
Learning journal (2,500 words) kept by the student reflecting on tasks undertaken, the knowledge and skills acquired, challenges worked through, and an overall evaluation of the experience.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5
Engaging with conference themes (1000 words) short research or analytical project engaging with a topic related to the conference theme or to one of the academic panels. The format of such a project can be of the student’s choosing - magazine, essay, policy brief, podcast, infographic, etc. This must be accompanied by a bibliography or list of scholarly, policy, media and other sources consulted.
Learning outcomes 3, 4
Conference handbook and guide for future APW committees (60 pages) Students enrolled in ASIA3023 will compile and edit this handbook building on the previous years versions. They will need to work with the College, and committee members of all portfolios to gather and format the content.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Placement in an allocated portfolio on the Asia Pacific Week organising committee. Systematic and frequent journal entries, and regular correspondence with the student committee director. Attendance at weekly team meetings and meetings with the course convenor. Work Integrated Learning Placements The WIL component provides an opportunity for you to work in a genuine business setting. It exposes you to a diverse learning experience that cannot be formulated in the classroom alone. It will enable you to understand how you can apply what you’ve learnt into a practical setting where you develop a sense of workplace culture. Other Information Only Asia Pacific Week committee members can enrol. The committee is selected in October/November of the previous year. Please contact the CAP Student Centre for more information.
No prescribed texts are required