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\r\nNUS Business School
\r\nDepartment of Accountancy
\r\n                ACC3613 – Advanced Assurance and Attestation, Sem 2, AY2014/15
\r\nInstructors
\r\nCourse Coordinator: Dr Sim Kiah Seng           Professor Teo Chee Khiang
\r\nOffice: BIZ1 #07-13                                         Office: BIZ1 #07-25
\r\nEmail: bizsks@nus.edu.sg                               Email: bizteock@nus.edu.sg
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\r\nLecture Time:
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Group	Location	Day/Time
H1	BIZ2-0201	Wed/1200-1500
H2	BIZ2-0413B	Tue/1100-1400
H3	BIZ1-0304	Thu/1300-1600

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\r\nCourse Objectives and Scope
\r\nThis advanced module on assurance and attestation aims to provide students with a more in-depth understanding of certain advanced auditing topics and specialized audits. These audits are often more complex and additional issues need to be considered. Students will gain an appreciation of the depth and breadth of the scope of work of an auditor. Additionally, it is also important for students to understand the importance of audit quality and the psychological biases that may be present when they are making professional judgments in the course of their audit work and learn how to overcome them.
\r\nThis module builds on the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in ACC3603 Assurance and Attestation. This module also integrates knowledge gained in other courses including ACC1002 Financial Accounting, BSP1004 Legal Environment of Business, ACC3601 Corporate Accounting and Reporting, ACC3611 Corporate governance and Ethics and ACC3612 Risk Management and Internal Control. At the end of this module, students would have a better understanding of the techniques and issues involved in statutory audit and other specialized audit areas.
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\r\nPedagogy
\r\nThis module meets once a week and comprises of lectures by the instructor, seminar discussions and case presentations. Seminar discussions provide students with opportunities for interactions and discussions with other seminar participants to discover, learn and assimilate knowledge, refine skills and apply their knowledge in problem solving. Case presentation questions serve the same purpose as seminar discussion except that a group will be responsible for the presentation of the material (usually a case) which will help to hone the students’ presentation skills.
\r\nStudents are expected to take responsibility for their own learning by doing the assigned readings and completing the seminar discussion questions before class. Students are also expected to contribute to class discussions during the seminars.
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\r\nAssessment Methods
\r\nYour final grade of the course will be calculated as follows:
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Seminar Participation	15%
Group Case presentation	25%
Final examination	60%
	100%

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\r\nSeminar Participation (15%)
\r\nSeminar participation includes individual contributions to discussions in seminars and can take the form of an insightful question, comment, or response. Both the quality and consistency of participation are considered in grading seminar participation. Good performance in seminar participation often reflect excellent preparation, good critical thinking, listening and communication skills, and most importantly, a willingness to share questions, thoughts and ideas with others.
\r\nSeminar Group Presentation (25%)
\r\nStudents are expected to form themselves into groups of about 3-4 members of a group(number to be confirmed as it depends on class size). The objective of the group case presentation is to develop students’ analytical, critical thinking, research and presentation skills. Each group will be in charge of one case presentation. Students will be graded as a group and the elements that will be assessed will include (but not limited to): content (originality, accuracy, sound reasoning, relevance and ability to respond to queries from the class/instructor) and presentation skills (e.g., professionalism, active engagement of the class, clarity, coherence and appropriate use of audit-visual aids).
\r\nFinal Examination (60%)
\r\nThe final examination is case-based and will be OPEN book. Students will be tested on their understanding of the key auditing concepts and methodologies covered in this module as well as their ability to address issues and/ or solve problems. Current developments and events reported in the press, business periodicals and professional journals may also be covered.
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\r\nReferences
\r\nThere is no prescribed text book for this module. Relevant readings and research articles pertaining to the topic will be assigned.
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Week	Dates	Topic	Instructor
1	12 Jan - 16 Jan	Government Audit	TCK
2	19 Jan - 23 Jan	Internal Audit/Operational audit	TCK
3	26 Jan - 30 Jan	Forensic Audit	TCK
4	2 Feb - 6 Feb	Auditors’ legal environment	SKS
5	9 Feb - 13 Feb	Audit Quality and Ethics	SKS
6	16 Feb -20 Feb	Materiality and audit risk assessment	SKS
7	2 Mar – 6 Mar	Impact of Information Technology on the audit process \r\n\t\t\t	SKS
8	9 Mar – 13 Mar	Audit sampling	SKS
9	16 Mar – 20 Mar	Reviewing for subsequent events \r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t	SKS
10	23 Mar -27 Mar	Group audit & audit of fair market value \r\n\t\t\t	SKS
11	30 Mar – 3 Apr	Audit of reconstruction, loan covenants & related-party transactions	SKS
12	6 Apr – 10 Apr	Audit of intangible assets, derivative instruments	SKS
13	13 Apr – 17 Apr	Audit of lease accounting, impairments, complex transactions & revision	SKS

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\r\nNUS Code of Student Conduct
\r\nAs a widely respected institution of higher learning, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is dedicated to cultivating academic and personal excellence in a way that is inclusive and supportive, where communal values as well as the dignity and rights of each person are respected.
\r\nNUS students are expected to maintain and uphold the highest standard of integrity and honesty at all times, as well as embracing community standards, diversity and mutual respect for each other, both within the University and the wider Singapore community.
\r\nThis Code of Student Conduct is intended to guide students’ conduct in both the academic and non-academic aspects of their University life by providing an overview of the behavior generally expected of them as members of the University community. It is meant to serve as a broad framework, and should not be treated as an exhaustive list.
\r\nIn line with the above, the University expects students to uphold both the spirit and letter of this Code of Student Conduct at all times.
\r\nAcademic, Professional, and Personal Integrity
\r\nThe University is committed to nurturing and environment conducive for the exchange of ideas, advancement of knowledge and intellectual development. Academic honesty and integrity are essential conditions for the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge, and the University expects each student to maintain and uphold the highest standards of integrity and academic honesty at all times.
\r\nThe University takes a strict view of cheating in any form, deceptive fabrication, plagiarism and violation of intellectual property and copyright laws. Any student who is found to have engaged in such misconduct will be subject to disciplinary action by the University.
\r\nIt is important to note that all students share the responsibility of protecting the academic standards and reputation of the University. This responsibility can extend beyond each student’s own conduct, and can include reporting incidents of suspected academic dishonesty through the appropriate channels. Students who have reasonable grounds to suspect academic dishonesty should raise their concerns directly to the relevant Head of Department, Dean of faculty, registrar, Vice Provost or Provost.
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\nIn this module, we will study a number of standard valuation models allowed by the standards. We will study the models at a beginner to intermediate level.
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\nWe will mostly take a preparer viewpoint, that is, we will learn how to value things ourselves given the necessary inputs. But we will also study cases where we have to understand and discuss someone else's valuation.
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\nAccountants need both these skills. A company accountant needs them to oversee valuations or do them herself. An auditor needs them when applying SSA545 or SSA540(R) to check that valuations were done properly. ","Order":6},{"ID":"dae087c7-4167-4a6e-8ea1-8e5ea2bf0cd3","Title":"Module Learning Outcomes","Description":"\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

\n\t\t\t\tAfter successfully completing this module, you will be able to do the following :
\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\tValue financial instruments (FRS 32, FRS 39, FRS 107): Find the fair value of financial instruments including options, bonds, forwards/futures and vanilla swaps; also employee stock options (FRS 102);
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tEquity Valuation: Value a business unit or an equity holding by applying discounted cash flow or relative valuation approaches (required to apply several standards including FRS 39, FRS 103 and FRS 36);
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProperty Appraisal (FRS 16, FRS 17, FRS 40): Estimate the fair value of real estate holdings applying sales comparison approaches and income-based approaches;
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPurchase Price Allocation (FRS 38, FRS 103): After a takeover, allocate the price paid by the acquirer for the target company among tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill;
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tImpairment (FRS 36): Test intangible assets and goodwill for impairment and estimate the impairment charge.

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\n","Order":7},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

\n\t\t\t\tASSESSMENT

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\n\t\t\t\tAssessment is as follows:
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCOMPONENT	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWEIGHT \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t(TOTAL=100)
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFinal Examination (closed-book, essays)	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t60
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMidterm Test (closed-book, MCQ)	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGroup Project on Business Valuation	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAttendance and Class Participation	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10

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\n
\nAttendance and Class Participation
\nClass participation is based on attendance in section classes, and submission of tutorial assignments. The formula for calculating class participation marks is as follows:

10-(x+y)^2, where x is the number of classes missed without LOA, and y is the number of tutorial assignments not submitted. The minimum class participation marks is 0.
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\n","Order":8},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

\n\t\t\t\tFinancial Instruments (FRS 39)
\n\t\t\t\t1. Bonds -- fixed, floating and convertible
\n\t\t\t\t2. Options, including executive stock options (FRS 102)
\n\t\t\t\t3. Vanilla interest rate swaps
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tEquity valuation
\n\t\t\t\t1. Discounted cash flow approaches
\n\t\t\t\t2. Equity cost of capital and WACC
\n\t\t\t\t3. Relative valuation
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\n\t\t\t\tProperty valuation
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tPurchase price allocation
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tImpairment of goodwill

\n","Order":9},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

\n\t\t\t\tThe week-by-week schedule is on the IVLE lesson plan.
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\n\t\t\t\tHere is an outline:
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeek 1	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Valuation
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeeks 2 to 5	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tValuation of Financial Instruments
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeeks 6 to 8	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBusiness Valuation
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeek 9	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProperty Valuation
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeeks 10 to 11	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tValuation of Intangibles and Purchase Price Allocation
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeek 12	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImpairment of goodwill
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWeek 13	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReview and spillover

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\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tYou need either a scientific or a financial calculator for this module, especially for the tests and exams.

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tYou need a calculator that can do the following in addition to the usual business calculator operations

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t1. calculate the natural log of a number.

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\n\t\t\t\t\t2. calculate the exponent of a number ().

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t3. calculate powers and roots ( and ).
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\n\t\t\t\t\tProgrammable calculators are not allowed in tests and exams: In tests and exams, you are not allowed to use any calculator from this master list of programmable calculators: http://www.rskey.org/mastidx.asp . Invigilators have the discretion to disallow calculators not on this list if they consider them to be programmable.

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B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
C: no. of lab hours per week \r\n
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week \r\n
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\r\nThis elective module provides students with the knowledge, both theory and practice, of how internal audits in organisations are done.
\r\nStudents will gain an appreciation of how an internal auditor helps the Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Management of an organisation by adding value and improving on the organisation’s results and operations. They will learn that an internal auditor does this by reviewing and recommending processes for better governance and accountability. This includes giving assurance that polices and procedures are in place to ensure the organisation’s objectives are achieved, risks are managed, controls are complied with, and resources are used efficiently and economically.
\r\nThis module builds on the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in ACC3613 Advanced Assurance and
\r\nAttestation (a pre- requisite) and will help the students to consolidate and apply their knowledge on risk and governance in an organisation.
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\r\nAt the end of the module, students are expected to be able to be equipped with the knowledge to set up up and run an internal audit unit in an organization. In particular, they will:
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\r\n\t\tUnderstand what internal auditing is, its important role in governance, risk management and internal controls in an organization
\r\n\t\tKnow the recommended and widely-used standards in internal auditing
\r\n\t\tPrepare plans for internal audits such as planning the assignment, performing audit procedures completion, reporting, audit findings
\r\n\t\tUnderstand how to carry out operational audits
\r\n\t\tBe in a better position to look out for red flags for frauds and other abuses
\r\n\t\tAppreciate the problems, issues, challenges in internal auditing.

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\r\nPedagogy
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\r\nThis module meets once a week. The meeting typically consists of seminar discussions or presentations. Seminar discussion and presentation questions are designed to provide students with opportunities for interactions and discussions with other seminar participants to discover, learn and assimilate knowledge, refine skills and apply their knowledge in problem solving in an internal audit environment. Opportunities will be given to interact with industry practitioners and to discuss how the principles and theories on internal auditing are applied in practice and the problems encountered.
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\r\nStudents are expected to take responsibilities for their own learning by doing the assigned readings and
\r\ncompleting the seminar discussion questions before class. Students are also expected to contribute to class discussions during the seminars.
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\r\nModule Assessment
\r\nThe module is based on continual assessment. The following is the basis of the assessment:
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\r\n\t\t\t\tCA components:
\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tParticipation \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t20%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(iii) Tests	\r\n\t\t\t\t50%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(v) Group project	\r\n\t\t\t\t30%
\r\n\t\t\t\tTotal for CA:	\r\n\t\t\t\t100%
\r\n\t\t\t\tTotal Assessment:	\r\n\t\t\t\t100%

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\r\nSeminar Participation (20%)
\r\nSeminar participation/presentation includes individual contributions to discussions in seminars and can take the form of a insightful question, comment, or response. Both the quality and consistency of participation are considered in grading seminar participation. Good performance in seminar participation often reflects excellent preparation, good critical thinking, listening and communication skills, and, most importantly, a willingness to share questions, thoughts and ideas with others.
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\r\nGroup Project (30%)
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\r\nStudents are also required to submit group projects (to be announced). Students will be graded as a group and the elements that they will be assessed on are originality, accuracy, sound reasoning, relevance, conciseness and report writing skills.
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\r\nTests (50%)
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\r\nShort tests will be administered to test students on their understanding of the key internal auditing concepts and methodologies covered in this module as well as their ability to address issues and/or solve problems.
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\r\nReferences
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\r\nThe prescribed textbooks for this module are:
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\r\n\t\tInternational Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) 2013 Edition – The Institute of Internal Auditors.
\r\n\t\tInternal Auditing: Assurance & Consulting Services 3^rd Edition – Kurt F Reding, Sobel, etc (IIA Research Foundation)
\r\n\t\tJournals from the Institute of Internal Auditors

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\r\nBoth are available in the Red Book Section of HSSL.
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\r\nWhere needed, additional readings will be assigned for each topic and they will be available in the library or webs, or be uploaded on the IVLE work bin if necessary . Unless there are very good reasons not to, students are expected to sign on as student members of the Institute of Internal Auditor to access materials on the websites.
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\r\nModule Instructors Office location Phone Email
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\r\nProfessor Teo Chee Khiang BIZ1 #07-25 66012430 bizteock@nus.edu.sg
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\r\nACC 4612A Course Outline
\r\nSemester 2 – January 2015– April 2015
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\n\t
\n\t
\n\t“Likeness of a form is called an idea, just like the likeness
\n\tof a house preexisting in the [drawing] of an architect is
\n\tcalled the idea of a house.”
\n\t

\n\tWilliam Ames, 1576-1633
\n\tTechnometria

\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\tThe Year Two Design Studio continues positing design as an act of translation. That is, the design process is a translation or bringing into existence (making or framing) a tangible reality which lies within the intangible ideas of the architect. Accordingly, the studio builds upon the ideas and skills developed in the preceding term as resources for translating one’s intangible ideas into a tangible reality, that is, a design proposal.
\n\t
\n\tAs a reminder, the act of translation is by no means a unidirectional action. Therefore, the studio is also an opportunity to discover the effect reality, e.g. context, form, material, structure, movement, scale, the body, climate, historical reality, ritual (habit), sensual perception, sociological condition, etc. - has on one’s ideas. In other words, translation, as exemplified in the process of design, not only moderates from the intangible to the tangible but from the tangible to the intangible and then back to the tangible. In the end, translation is akin to a transformative act. It proffers tangible potentials and/or iterations of reality. Translation is not a formal equivocation or direct association of an architect’s idea to a form but an exploration into the limits of an idea and of form.

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\n\t
\n\tAt the culmination of the Year Two Design Studio, students will be able to:
\n\t

\n\t• Develop a conceptual and critical design approach to create designs of formal inventiveness while addressing performative requirements.
\n\t
\n\t• Generate design proposals based on an understanding or knowledge of a subject from within and/or from without the academic discipline of architecture.
\n\t
\n\t• Apply a range of communicative methods and media to present design proposals clearly and effectively.
\n\t
\n\t• Understand the conceptual and the formal implications of basic architectural design issues, e.g. space, volume, form, structure, program, context, etc. - and design approaches, e.g. hierarchy, symmetry, asymmetry, order, sequence, site specificity, etc.

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\nMonday - 14.00 to 18.00
\nThursday - 14.00 to 18.00
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\nSDE03-04-LR 427 (Lecture)
\nSDE03-02-ARK2 Studio (Tutorial)","Order":3},{"ID":"e5f5617f-c154-48e8-b15a-9be42704e521","Title":"Protocol","Description":"

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\n\tAttendance
\n\t
\n\tAttendance at all lecture and tutorial sessions is compulsory to receive a full assessment. Students who arrive tardy to any lecture or tutorial session by ten (10) minutes will be considered absent. Attendance is qualified as more than a student’s bodily presence in the studio space. It means the student is in his/her studio section and prepared or preparing to discuss his/her design work (with the Tutor or fellow student).
\n\t
\n\tIn the event a student is unable to attend a session due to illness, documentary proof of the illness is required be submitted to the Tutor upon the student’s return. Absences due to reasons other than medical also require documentary proof and will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Students are permitted one (1) unexcused absence per term.
\n\t
\n\t
\n\tPortfolio
\n\t
\n\tStudents are required to maintain and submit a portfolio at the end of the term. The portfolio format is to be a digital PDF document, only. It is to be designed in A3, A4, or A5 format. It is to be submitted on a CD to the department office at the end of the term. The CD must be labelled with: the student’s name, matriculation number, year of study; along with name of tutor and project title for each project stored on the CD. The portfolio is also to be submitted (via upload) to IVLE.
\n\t
\n\t
\n\tSubmissions
\n\t
\n\tAll delineated submissions are to be drawn in either pencil (graphite or colored), chalk, crayon, charcoal or any other ‘soft’ media deemed appropriate by the Section Tutor. Digital drafting equipment, e.g. AutoCAD, Sketch Up - can be utilized throughout the term.
\n\t
\n\tEffective time management is a practiced skill not an inherent ability. It is department policy to require documentary proof, e.g. valid medical certificate - of an inability to make a module submission. In lieu of documentary proof, students will receive a downgraded assessment. The department prescribes that submissions received more than one (1) day beyond the original submission date (without documentary proof) will be assessed within the D+ to F range.
\n\t
\n\t
\n\tEtiquette
\n\t
\n\tStudents must secure their belongings at all times.
\n\t
\n\tThe noise level in the studio space must be maintained at a conversational level. Students are to refrain from making excessively loud noises, such as: shouts, hoots, and howlers.
\n\t
\n\tAll students must clean, i.e. dispose of any trash - around their desks and within their studio section after each studio session.
\n\t
\n\tStudents must be considerate of fellow students with regards to personal hygiene. There is no spitting, loud or excessive clearing of the throat or sinuses in the studio space.
\n\t
\n\tAt no time can food be consumed in the studio. All food must be disposed of prior to entering the studio space. There are no general waste bins located in the studio area. All studio area waste bins for paper and model materials only.
\n\t
\n\tUse of spray glue, fixative, spray paint or any other propellant or odorous media is limited to the spray hoods in the materials lab or outside of the studio building beyond Staircase No. 2, only. Any spraying outdoors must be done upon an appropriate surface, e.g. cardboard - so as not the damage university property.

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\nWeek 01 - Studio Introduction
\n

\n\tSession 01 - Introductory Project Issuance (Part One)
\n\t12.01.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 02
\n\t15.01.2015

\n
\nWeek 02
\n

\n\tSession 03
\n\t19.01.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 04
\n\t22.01.2015

\n
\nWeek 03
\n

\n\tSession 05
\n\t26.01.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 06
\n\t29.01.2015

\n
\nWeek 04
\n

\n\tSession 07- Introductory Project Issuance (Part Two) / Field Trip
\n\t02.02.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 08
\n\t05.02.2015

\n
\nWeek 05
\n

\n\tSession 09
\n\t09.02.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 10 - Intermediate Project Issuance / Introductory Project Pin-Up (Optional)
\n\t12.02.2015

\n
\nWeek 06
\n

\n\tSession 11
\n\t16.02.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 12 - Chinese New Year (Public Holiday)
\n\t19.02.2015

\n
\nWeek 07 - Recess Week
\n

\n\tSession 13 - No Session
\n\t23.02.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 14 - No Session
\n\t26.02.2015

\n
\nWeek 08
\n

\n\tSession 15
\n\t02.03.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 16
\n\t05.03.2015

\n
\nWeek 09
\n

\n\tSession 17
\n\t09.03.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 18
\n\t12.03.2015

\n
\nWeek 10
\n

\n\tSession 19
\n\t16.03.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 20
\n\t19.03.2015

\n
\nWeek 11
\n

\n\tSession 21 - Intermediate Project Submission / Final Project Issuance
\n\t23.03.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 22
\n\t26.03.2015

\n
\nWeek 12
\n

\n\tSession 23
\n\t30.03.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 24
\n\t02.04.2015

\n
\nWeek 13
\n

\n\tSession 25
\n\t06.04.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 26
\n\t09.04.2015

\n
\nWeek 14
\n

\n\tSession 27
\n\t13.04.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 28 - Intermediate Project and Final Project Review
\n\t16.04.2015

\n
\nWeek 15 - Reading Week
\n

\n\tSession 29 - No Session
\n\t20.04.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 30 - No Session
\n\t23.04.2015

\n
\nWeek 16 - Examination Week
\n

\n\tSession 31 - Portfolio Submission (CD submission and upload to IVLE)
\n\t27.04.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 32 - No Session
\n\t30.04.2015

\n
\nWeek 17 - Examination Week
\n

\n\tSession 34 - No Session
\n\t02.05.2015
\n\t
\n\tSession 35 - No Session
\n\t05.05.2015

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\n\t
\n\tAttendance - 10%

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\nIntermediate Project -          40%
\nFinal Project -                     30%
\n
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\nThe objectives of this module are twofold. First, it seeks to provide students with an understanding of the diverse technological issues and design approaches in sustainable architecture and urbanism. Second, it situates these technological issues and design approaches in the broader social, political, historical and geographical contexts.
\n
\nUnderpinning the pedagogical objectives of this modules are two arguments. One, there are multiple socio-technical pathways to sustainable architecture and urbanism. Although not all pathways are equal, no single pathway is inherently “superior” to the other pathways and thus universally relevant or applicable. Two, the validity of any socio-technical pathway depends not just on the technological configuration of the pathway but how the technological configuration interacts with, and is appropriate to the broader social, political and geographical contexts. These two arguments will be constantly foregrounded in this module in order to avoid the pitfalls of technological determinism common to many sustainability discourses in architecture.
\n
\nThis module does not prescribe any easy design solution or “design-fix” to problems of sustainability and the built environment. Instead, it describes sustainability-in-practice and promotes critical understanding of problems of sustainability in the built environment in their full complexity and advocates “questioning as a form of learning”.
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\n\tWeek 1 13/01/15 INTRODUCTION. Climate Change and Sustainability: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives of two Contested Concepts

\n
\nRecommended readings
\nGuy, Simon, and John Farmer. "Reinterpreting Sustainable Architecture: The Place of Technology." Journal of Architectural Education 54, no. 3 (2001), pp. 140-8. Available on NUS digital library.
\nCampbell, Scott. "Green Cities, Growing Cities, Just Cities? Urban Planning and the Contradictions of Sustainable Development." Journal of the American Planning Association 62, no. 3 (1996): pp. 296-312. Available on NUS digital library.
\nCarruthurs, David. "From Opposition to Orthodoxy: The Remaking of Sustainable Development." In Debating the Earth: The Environmental Politics Reader, edited by John S. Dryzek and David Schlosberg, pp. 285-300. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005. Available online at http://goo.gl/F3xhaL
\nHulme, Mike. Why We Disagree About Climate Change: Understanding Controversy, Inaction and Opportunity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009, pp. xxv-xxxiv.
\nWorster, Donald. "The Shaky Ground of Sustainability." In Global Ecology: A New Arena of Political Conflict, edited by Wolfgang Sachs, pp. 132-45. London: Zed Books, 1993. Available online at http://public.wsu.edu/~ericsson/worster.pdf
\nNo Tutorial – No reading response required for this week
\n

\n\tPART 1 – ELEMENTS OF SUSTAINABILITY: ARCHITECTURE, RESOURCES, WASTES

\n\tWeek 2 20/01/15 Energy & the Built Environment: Linkages, Networks & the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewables

\n\tReadings

\nGissen, David. "Thermopolis: Conceptualizing Environmental Technologies in the Urban Sphere." Journal of Architectural Education 60, no. 1 (2006): pp. 43-53. Available on NUS Digital Library.
\nZardini, Mirko, “Think Different” in Sorry, Out of Gas: Architecture’s Responses to the 1973 Oil Crisis, edited by Giovanna Borasi and Mirko Zardini, pp. 41-49. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2008.
\nTutorial 1 on 28, 29 or 30/01/2015.
\n
\nRecommended readings
\nBanham, Reyner. The Architecture of the Well-Tempered Environment. 2nd ed. London: Architectural Press, 1984, pp. 18-28
\nBaudrillard, Jean. "The Environmental Witch-Hunt: Statement by the French Group, 1970." In The Aspen Papers: Twenty Years of Design Theory from the International Design Conference in Aspen, edited by Reyner Banham. New York: Praeger, 1974, pp. 208-210 (available online at http://goo.gl/mxpbgl )
\nMadrigal, Alexis. Powering the Dream: The History and Promise of Green Technology. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2011, 1-5, 274-88.
\nSmil, Vaclav. Energy at the Crossroads: Global Perspectives and Uncertainties. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2005, pp. 239-316.
\n

\n\tWeek 3 27/01/15 Urban Ecology, Architectural Nature: Water, Landscape & Food in the Built Environment

\n\tReadings

\nThayer, Robert L. Gray World, Green Heart: Technology, Nature, and the Sustainable Landscape. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1994, pp. 136-161.
\nMcHarg, Ian L. “Sea and Survival” in Design with Nature. New York: Natural History Press, 1969.
\nTutorial 2 on 04, 05 or 06/02/15
\n
\nRecommended readings
\nSpirn, Anne Whiston. The Granite Garden: Urban Nature and Human Design. New York: Basic Books, 1984, pp. 9-37.
\nSteel, Carolyn. Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives. London: Chatto & Windus, 2008, pp. 1-10, 31-52.
\nMossop, Elizabeth. "Landscapes of Infrastructure." In The Landscape Urbanism Reader, edited by Charles Waldheim, pp. 163-78. New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 2006.
\nMatthew Gandy, “Landscapes of Disaster: Water, Modernity, and Urban Fragmentation in Mumbai.” Environment and Planning A 40, (2008), pp. 108-130. Available on NUS Digital Library.
\nMcWilliams, James E., Just Food. New York: Back Bay Books, 2009, pp. 17-51.
\nPearce, Fred. When the Rivers Run Dry: Water - the Defining Crisis of the Twenty-First Century. Boston: Beacon Press, 2006, pp. 3-7, 19-25, 283-292, 305-311
\n

\n\tWeek 4 03/02/15 Materials & Construction: Obsolescence and Waste, Life-cycles and Recycling

\n\tReadings

\nTill, Jeremy. Architecture Depends. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2009, pp. 67-75.
\nNo tutorial. Readings to be discussed in tutorial 3.
\n
\nRecommended readings
\nCalkins, Meg. Materials for Sustainable Sites: A Complete Guide to the Evaluation, Selection and Use of Sustainable Construction Materials. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, 2009.
\nStuart Brand, How Buildings Learn: What Happens After They’re Built. New York: Viking Penguin, 1994, pp. 12-23.
\nKibert, Charles J. Sustainable Construction: Green Building Design and Delivery. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2008, pp. 239-260, 274-275.
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\n

\n\tPART 2 – APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

\n\tWeek 5 10/02/15 The Integrative Approach: Biomimicry and Regenerative Design

\n\tReadings

\nMcDonough, William, and Michael Braungart. Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. New York: North Point Press, 2002, pp. 68-91.
\nLyle, John Tillman. Regenerative Design for Sustainable Development. New York: John Wiley, 1994, pp. 1-14, 22-30.
\nTutorial 3 dates to be decided as they clashed with CNY
\n
\nRecommended Reading
\nWinner, Langdon. "Building the Better Mousetrap." In The Whale and the Reactor: A Search for Limits in an Age of High Technology, 61-84. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1986.
\n

\n\tWeek 6 17/02/15 Greening the Developmental State: Ecological Modernization and the Normalization of Sustainability

\n\tReadings

\nDryzek, John S. The Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses. 2nd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, pp. 162-180.
\nCugurullo, Federico. "How to Build a Sandcastle: An Analysis of the Genesis and Development of Masdar City." Journal of Urban Technology 20, no. 1 (2013): pp. 23-37. Available on NUS digital library.
\nTutorial 4 on 05, 06 or 07/03/15 (Please note that the dates are after the recess week)
\n
\nRecommended Reading
\nGeh, Min. "Growing Green Space." Social Space (2008): 84-89. Available at http://goo.gl/8KO6yt
\nHarvey, David. Justice, Nature and the Geography of Difference. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Publishers, 1996, pp. 366-402.
\nMathi, Braema. "Growing Civil Society in Singapore." Social Space (2008): 80-83. Available at http://goo.gl/VLtR08
\nTan, Yong Soon, Tung Jean Lee, and Karen Tan. Clean, Green and Blue: Singapore's Journey Towards Environmental and Water Sustainability. Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asia Studies, 2009, pp. 233-256 (& also 303-316)
\n

\n\tRECESS WEEK – No Lecture on 24/02/15

\n\tWeek 7 03/03/15 Greening Capitalism: Sustainability and Free Market Environmentalism

\n\tReadings

\nHawken, Paul, Amory B. Lovins, and L. Hunter Lovins. Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution. London: Earthscan, 1999, pp. 82-110 &, ideally, pp. 1-21.
\nAdrian Parr, “The Greening of Junkspace” in Hijacking Sustainability. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2009, 15-32.
\nTutorial 5 on 11, 12 or 13/03/15
\n
\nRecommended Readings
\nDaly, Herman E. Beyond Growth: The Economics of Sustainable Development. Boston: Beacon Press, 1996, pp. 1-12.
\nMedovoi, Leerom. "Sustainability as Disavowal." Social Text, Periscope (2010). Available on http://socialtextjournal.org/periscope_article/sustainability_as_disavowal/
\n

\n\tWeek 8 10/03/15 Placing Sustainable Architecture: Technology, Society and Global/Local Translations*

\n\tReadings

\nChang, I-Chun Catherine, and Eric Sheppard. "China's Eco-Cities as Variegated Urban Sustainability: Dongtan Eco-City and Chongming Eco-Island." Journal of Urban Technology 20, no. 1 (2013): 57-75. Available on NUS digital library.
\nNye, David E. Technology Matters: Questions to Live With. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2006, pp. 49-66.
\nSacks, Danielle. "Green Guru Gone Wrong: William Mcdonough." Fast Company October 13 (2008). Available at http://goo.gl/IjWG9g
\nTutorial 6 on 18, 19 or 20/03/15
\n
\nRecommended Readings
\nMay, Shannon. "Ecological Citizenship and a Plan for Sustainable Development." City 12, no. 2 (2008): pp. 237-44. Available on NUS digital library.
\n

\n\tWeek 9 17/03/15 Learning from Vernacular Traditions?: Third World Development and Eco-cultural Sustainability

\n\tReadings

\nFathy, Hassan. Architecture for the Poor: An Experiment in Rural Egypt. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1973, pp. 1-18 & 25-54.
\nPyla, Panayiota I. "Hassan Fathy Revisited: Postwar Discourses on Science, Development, and Verncular Architecture." Journal of Architectural Education 60, no. 3 (2007): 28-39. Available on NUS digital library.
\nTutorial 7 on 25, 26, or 27/03/15
\n
\nRecommended Readings
\nMitchell, Timothy. Rule of Experts: Egypt, Techno-Politics, Modernity. Berkeley: University of California Press, 2002, pp. 179-205.
\n

\n\tWeek 10 24/03/15 “Liveability” or Environmentalism of the Poor: Neoliberalism, Splintering Urbanism and Poverty

\n\tReadings

\nDavis, Mike. Planet of Slums. London: Verso, 2006. pp. 70-94.
\nHodson, Mike, and Simon Marvin. "Urbanism in the Anthropocene: Ecological Urbanism or Premium Ecological Enclaves." City 14, no. 3 (2010): pp. 298-313.
\nTutorial 8 on 01, 02 or 03/04/15
\n
\nRecommended Readings
\nRose George, The Big Necessity: Adventures in the World of Human Wastes. London: Portobello Books, 2008, pp. 1-14.
\nTurner, John F. C. Housing by People: Towards Autonomy in Building Environments. London: Marion Boyars, 1976. pp. 11-34.
\n

\n\tWeek 11 31/03/15 Grassroot Environmentalism: Activism, Participatory Design, and the Expanded Role of Architecture

\n\tReadings

\nAwan, Nishat, Tatjana Schneider, and Jeremy Till. Spatial Agency: Other Ways of Doing Architecture. London: Routledge, 2011, pp. 26-34 & 37-52.
\nBarry Bergdoll, “Introduction” and Andres Lepik, “Building on Society” in Andres Lepik ed. Small Scale, Big Change: New Architectures of Social Engagement. New York: MoMA, 2011, pp. 7-22.
\n* No tutorial for this week – No reading response required for this week.
\n

\n\tRecommended Readings

\nBorasi, Giovanna, and Mirko Zardini, eds. Actions: What You Can Do with the City. Montreal: Canadian Centre for Architecture, 2009. (This is a catalogue of an exhibition organised by CCA, see the official website http://cca-actions.org/)
\nFisher, Thomas. "Public-Interest Architecture: A Needed and Inevitable Change." In Expanding Architecture: Design as Activism, edited by Bryan Bell and Katie Wakeford. New York: Metropolis Book, 2008. pp. 8-13
\nJann, Marga, and Stephen Platt. "Philanthropic Architecture: Nongovernmental Development Projects in Latin America." Journal of Architectural Education 62, no. 4 (2009): pp. 82-91. Available on NUS digital library.
\nKurutz, Steven. "Not Buying It." New York Times June 27 (2007). Available at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/21/garden/21freegan.html?_r=1
\nMooallem, Jon. "Guerilla Gardening." New York Times Magazine June 8 (2008). Available at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/08/magazine/08guerrilla-t.html
\n

\n\tWeek 12 07/04/15 CONCLUSION & REVISION

\n\tReadings

\nChang, Jiat-Hwee. "Tropical Variants of Sustainable Architecture: A Postcolonial Perspective." In Handbook of Architectural Theory, edited by Greig Crysler, Stephen Cairns and Hilde Heynen. London: Sage, 2012, pp. 602-17.
\n* No tutorial for this week – No reading response required for this week.
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\n\t\tMapping and measured drawing of vernacular kampong and buildings in Pulau Ubin – Johannes Widodo
\n\t\tDocumentation of Singapore Public Housing typology from past to present – Wong Yunn Chii
\n\t\tStudy on design for resilience in Asia – Tan Beng Kiang

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\n\t\t\t\tW1	\n\t\t\t\t15 Jan 2015	\n\t\t\t\t01 - Briefing & Introduction	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tW2	\n\t\t\t\t22 Jan 2015	\n\t\t\t\t02 - ICOMOS Charters, Resolutions, Declarations, and other International Standards in Heritage Conservation	\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.international.icomos.org/charters.htm
\n\t\t\t\tW3	\n\t\t\t\t29 Jan 2015	\n\t\t\t\t03 - UNESCO World Heritage listing	\n\t\t\t\thttp://whc.unesco.org/en/criteria/
\n\t\t\t\tW4	\n\t\t\t\t05 Feb 2015	\n\t\t\t\t04 – UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards for Heritage Conservation	\n\t\t\t\tAsia conserved: lessons learned from the UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage awards for culture heritage conservation (2000-2004). Bangkok: UNESCO, 2007 (Free PDF file of the book can be downloaded from à http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/world-heritage-and-immovable-heritage/asia-pacific-heritage-awards-for-culture-heritage-conservation/heritage-awards-book/
\n\t\t\t\tW5	\n\t\t\t\t12 Feb 2015	\n\t\t\t\t05 – Community based urban conservation and revitalization in Asia	\n\t\t\t\tStreetwise Asia: a practical guide for the conservation and revitalization of heritage cities and towns in Asia / Elizabeth Vines. Bangkok: UNESCO, 2005
\n\t\t\t\tW6	\n\t\t\t\t19 Feb 2015	\n\t\t\t\tChinese New Year	\n\t\t\t\tno meeting
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\n\t\t\t\tW7	\n\t\t\t\t05 Mar 2015	\n\t\t\t\t06 – Aga Khan awards for Architecture	\n\t\t\t\tBuilding for tomorrow: the Aga Khan award for architecture / edited by Azim A. Nanji. London : Academy Editions, 1994
\n\t\t\t\tW8	\n\t\t\t\t12 Mar 2015	\n\t\t\t\t07 – Preservation and Conservation in Singapore (PMB & URA)	\n\t\t\t\t(1) Conservation guidelines for historic districts / Urban Redevelopment Authority. Singapore: URA, 1995 \n\t\t\t\t(2) Architectural heritage, Singapore : architectural heritage awards 1994 to 2004: award-winning projects by Singapore-registered architects / [editorial team, Teh Lai Yip ... [et al.]; editorial advisor, Ler Seng Ann, Michael Koh ; advisor, Koh-Lim Wen Gin]. Singapore: Urban Redevelopment Authority, 2004. \n\t\t\t\t(3) Singapore, Tourism & me / Pamelia Lee. Singapore: Pamelia Lee Pte Ltd, 2004 \n\t\t\t\t(4) PMB & URA websites
\n\t\t\t\tW9	\n\t\t\t\t19 Mar 2015	\n\t\t\t\t08 – Conservation movements in Singapore (Singapore Heritage Society, Nature Society of Singapore)	\n\t\t\t\t(1) Rethinking Chinatown and heritage conservation in Singapore / [edited by Kwok Kian Woon, C.J. Wee Wan-Ling, Karen Chia; text by Karen Chia ... [et al.]. Singapore: Singapore Heritage Society, 2000 \n\t\t\t\t(2) http://heritagesingapore.wordpress.com/ \n\t\t\t\t(3) http://www.nss.org.sg/ \n\t\t\t\t(4) Blogs
\n\t\t\t\tW10	\n\t\t\t\t26 Mar 2015	\n\t\t\t\t09 – Case: Dalongdong Baoan Temple (Taipei)	\n\t\t\t\tVideo: Baosheng Cultural Festival 2003
\n\t\t\t\tW11	\n\t\t\t\t02 Apr 2015	\n\t\t\t\t10 – Case: Gion Festival (Kyoto)	\n\t\t\t\tVideo: Kyoto Gion Festival
\n\t\t\t\tW12	\n\t\t\t\t09 Apr 2015	\n\t\t\t\t11 – Case: mAAN Kids Program (Tokyo)	\n\t\t\t\tVideo: mAAN Kids Program 2005
\n\t\t\t\tW13	\n\t\t\t\t16 Apr 2015	\n\t\t\t\t12 - Final discussion	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tReading Week	\n\t\t\t\t23 Apr 2015	\n\t\t\t\tSubmission of Final report	\n\t\t\t\t4000 words essay, with ten weekly reports as Appendix, hard copy to DoA office counter at 17:00, soft copy to IVLE workbin.
\n\t\t\t\tExam Period	\n\t\t\t\t28 Apr 2014	\n\t\t\t\tFinal written exam (closed book, 2 hours, 13:00-15:00)	\n\t\t\t\tPlease re-confirm the exam time and venue

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\nMeeting day & time: Thursday, 10:00AM-11:00AM
\nVenue: SDE3-03-15
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\n\t\tFinal Essay (4000 words) plus compilation of weekly reading reports/short essays (draft to be submitted at each meeting, final compilation to be submitted before the reading week): 50%
\n\t\tWritten exam (closed book): 50%

\n\tCourse Description

\nThis course examines parameters that are set and/or claimed for undertaking research leading to the writing and presentation of a M.Arch dissertation in the field of architecture. It begins by sketching a brief history of research in architecture and then proceeds to highlight changing definitions, premises and approaches in research methods. The principal aim and task of the instructor is to offer short lectures, and subsequently, to lead and develop discussions of definitions, premises and approaches in research methods.
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\n\tObjectives

\n1       To gain understanding of the status and function of research in the formation of knowledge and in acquiring analytical skills.
\n2       To gain understanding of approaches, methods, aims and ethics employed in conducting research.
\n3       To prepare grounds for undertaking research, leading to the writing of dissertations for degrees in the Department of Architecture.
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\n\tEligibility

\nThis course is offered to students enrolled in BA(Arch) Level 4, M.Arch 1 & MAUD degree courses in the Department of Architecture. Students are expected to have completed requisite undergraduate studies in architecture and related studies; students are also expected to have interest in reading critically, in writing purposefully and with conviction. The course is offered as an elective to students with interests in understanding research.
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\n\tSection A: Schedule of Seminar sessions and Presentations (updated: 9 Jan, 2015)

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\nWeek                Date
\nCommon Foundations (Short Lectures + Discussions); Location: LR421
\n
\nWk 1                      16 Jan                  Introduction: Scope, approaches, materials, tasks, and research ethics [JC]
\nReference Texts (not included in e-reader):
\nMark Israel & Iain Hay, (2011). Research Ethics for Social Scientists. London, UK: SAGE.
\nJeremy Till. ‘What is Architectural Research?’ [online: http://www.architecture.com/Files/RIBAProfessionalServices/ResearchAndDevelopment/WhatisArchitecturalResearch.pdf]
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\nWk 2                       23 Jan     What is (Architectural) Research ? What is a Research Question ? [JC]
\nHedrick, Terry E, Leonard Brickman, and Debra J Rog. "Defining the Focus of the Research." In Applied Research Design: A Practical Guide. pp 15 - 37. Newbury Park, London and New Delhi: SAGE Publications, Inc. , 1993.
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\nWhite, Partick. "What Makes a Research Question?." In Developing Research Questions: A Guide for Social Scientists. pp 33-58. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan, 2009.
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\nDavid Fischer, “Fallacies of Question Framing”, in Historians’ Fallacies: toward a logic of historical thought. NY: Harper & Row, 1970, pp. 3-39.
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\nWk 3                           30 Jan                  Research and Design Cooperation [JW]
\nZeisel, John. "Research and Design Cooperation" In Inquiry by Design. pp 47 - 74. London and New York: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2006.
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\nGroat, Linda and Wang, David. "Does Design Equal Research" In Architectural Research Methods. pp 21-62. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013.
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\nWk 4                           6 Feb                  Determining the Hypotheses [JC]
\nW.I. B. Beveridge, “Hypothesis”, in The Art of Scientific Investigation. London: W. Heinemann, 1957, pp. 41-52.
\n
\nDennis Forcese and Stephen Richter “Models, Hypotheses and Theory”, in Social Research Methods. Prentice Hall, 1973, pp. 37-52.
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\nLibrary                       28 Jan                  First Slot: 10am-1230pm   Location: (Central Library Training Room) [WW]
\nSession/Quiz
\n 6 Feb                  Second Slot: 2pm-430pm                                     Location: (Central Library Training Room) [WW]
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\nWk 5                           13 Feb                  Literature Review: Identifying Gaps and Raising New Questions [JC]
\nCreswell, John.W. “Review of the Literature”, in Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, 2003, pp. 27-48.
\n
\nHart, Chris. "The Literature Review in Research." In Doing a Literature Review: Releasing the Social Science Research Imagination. pp 1-25. London and New Delhi: SAGE Publications, Inc., 1999.
\n
\nDiscussion of methods section from, Imrie & Street (2011) [to be distributed in class]
\n
\n
\nWk 6                           20 Feb                  Public Holiday (No Class) [Submit Research Proposal Draft, 19 Feb, by 5pm]
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\n21 Feb- 1 Mar   Semester Break
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\n   Topical Cases in Research Methods (Group Discussion)
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\nWk 7                           6 Mar                  Qualitative Approaches to Research: Interviews and Non-Participatory Observation [JC]
\nMichael.Q. Patton , “The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry” in Qualitative Evaluation Methods. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, 2002, pp. 9-34.
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\nWilliam Foote Whyte, “Observational Methods”, in Learning from the Field: a guide from experience, Newbury Park, California: Sage Publications, 1984, pp. 83-96.
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\nWk 8                           13 Mar                  Qualitative Analysis: Understanding Mixed Methods used in Architectural Research [JC]
\nBoudon, P. (1972). Lived-in Architecture. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press (Excerpts: Chapter 4 ‘Methods’, and Chapter 8, ‘The Interviews’)
\n
\nGans, H.J. (1967). The Levittowners. NY, NY: Columbia University Press (Excerpts: ‘Introduction’, and ‘Appendix: The Methods of the Study’)
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\n
\nWk 9                           20 Mar                  Writing about Architecture: Mastering the Language of Buildings and Cities [JC]
\nLange, A. (2012). Writing about Architecture. NY, NY: Princeton Architectural Press (Excerpts: ‘Introduction’, and ‘Save the Whitney’ by Michael Sorkin, and Chapter 3 ‘What’s worth preserving’); please note that the article by Sorkin should be read together with chapter 3.
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\n
\nWk 10                        27 Mar                  Data Visualization [JC]
\nTufte, E.R. (2001). The Visual Display of Quantitative Information. Second Edition. Cheshire, CT: Graphic Press (Excerpts: Chapter 9 ‘Aesthetics and Technique in Data Graphical Design)
\nNote: Presentation and discussion of data visualization assignment / no lecture
\n
\nWk 11                        3 Apr   Public Holiday (No Class)
\n
\nWk 12 10 Apr                  Discussion and Conclusion (Please bring all returned assignments to me by this date for RIBA purpose)*
\n
\nWk 13 17 Apr (No Class) [Submission of Final Research Proposal on April 20 Monday by 5pm]
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\n\tSection B: Additional Readings

\n
\nBorden, I. and Ruedi, K, The Dissertation: An Architectural Students’ Handbook, Oxford: Architectural Press, 2000. (NA2108Bor CL Ref 8)
\nHamilton, A, Writing Dissertations, RIBA Publications, London 1990. (LB2369Ham.)
\nDay, Robert, How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. Phoenix: The Oryx Press, 1988.
\nWeston, A. A Rulebook for Arguments, fourth edition. Indianapolis: Hackett, 2009.","Order":6},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"

\n\tSection C: Assignments

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\n

\n\tTask The course consists of six assignments (total: 100%):

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\n1          Reading Responses (10%)
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\nReading responses are intended as critical reflection of your reading of the selected paper/chapter. Each student is asked to choose one reading starting from Week 2, and make one submission on it, consisting of one-page written responses (approximately 200-300 words) beginning in Week 2 (23 Jan 2015).
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\nThe reading responses are graded based on the criteria of, (i) clarity and cogency of writing; (ii) structured argumentation; (iii) originality of questions and/or discussions raised. A summary of the reading will only receive the minimum passing grade (5/10).
\n
\nYour reading response must be submitted on the same day as the day of your presentation. You should consider using your reading response as at least a part of your presentation of the reading. There will be a sign-up sheet for you to register your choices. Not more than five students can choose to discuss readings assigned for any one topic.
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\n2.              Presentation (10%)
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\nEvery student is to present once during this course. The content of the presentation can reflect the discussion of your reading responses. Excellent presentations however aim to go beyond the reading responses to raise new questions and criticisms for research methodologies.
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\nIn the case where more than one student has selected the same reading for presentation, you may team up. A common grade will be given to the group for presentation.
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\nThe presentation is graded based on the evaluation of, (i) clarity of oral presentation; (ii) clear and cogent structure of presentation; (iii) capacity to captivate attention and to raise questions from the audience.
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\n3          Library Assignment (10%)
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\nThe NUS Central Library is a vital resource and archive for research work. The assignment ensuing from the library sessions will constitute this assignment component. All students must attend the library session and take the quiz.
\nThe quiz can be taken in your own time after the library session but must be completed latest prior to or by March 6, 2015.
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\n4            Research Proposal Draft (20%)
\nEach student must submit a research proposal draft on Week 6, 19 February 2014 (a box will be placed on the DOA counter). The aim of the research proposal draft is twofold: first, to garner feedback from the instructors, and second, to set up a feasible platform and structure for you to develop your final research proposal (see below). Your research proposal draft must at least have the following: (i) clear title/topic; (ii) 5 keywords; (iii) clear introduction to your topic and clear research questions; (iv) the beginning of a literature review on your topic; (v) proposed methods for your research (this part can remain sketchy).
\nAn excellent research proposal draft should have all the above (i)-(iv), and a considered attempt to explicate (v). The research proposal draft should not be more than 1,200 words or about 5 pages.
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\n5          Data Visualization Assignment (10%)
\nEach student must complete a data visualization assignment on Week 10, 27 March. Please bring your assignment in both printed form (on a sheet of A4) and also in an e-format (either PDF or PPT) for presentation. Please read the assigned reading before working on this assignment. For ideas on what to work on, either rely on your own research question/topic, or search for one online or in books and magazines. Newspapers--especially the New York Times--are good sources for these graphics. Please also attach one short paragraph on why you find this graphical representation of data compelling, and also include a critique on why it may be inadequate or obscure.
\n
\n6          Final Research Proposal Assignment (40%)
\nThe final research proposal is the most important assignment in this course. Please take special care and time to write this proposal. We caution against last minute work. If you have followed the class closely so far and have been handing up your assignments on time, you should already have the major elements that can be used for this final research proposal.
\nThe format of the final research proposal MUST consist of the following and in the following order:
\n(i) Title of research
\n(ii) Abstract of about 150 words being a concise description of intent, topic, question and method.
\n(iii) Keywords (x5)
\n(iv) Research Question & Hypothesis
\n(v) Assessment of the Field (to include a literature review; & what is your intellectual contribution?)
\n(vi) Method(s)
\n(vii) Anticipated limitations of methods and anticipated ethical issues
\n(viii) *Bibliography (to be sectioned as “books”, “journals”, “newspapers” and other headings)
\n*[Citation Standard: Chicago Manual of Style, author-date system to be used]
\n
\nThe final research proposal, without the bibliography, should be about 2,500 words or about 8-10 pages.
\nFurthermore, the cover page of your proposal must bear the title of your proposal, your name, and matric number.
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\n\t‘...I shall call an apparatus literally anything that has in some way the capacity to capture, orient, determine, intercept, model, control, or secure the gestures, behaviors, opinions, or discourses of living beings.’

\n\t[Giorgio Agamben, What is an Apparatus? (2009), p.14]

\n\tCourse Description:

\n\tWhat is ‘theory’ in architecture? Using Banerjee’s distinction between the field, practice and profession (Banerjee 2011), historically theory in the field of architecture, which is concerned with knowledge creation, critical reflection, history and criticism, is distinct from theory for the practice and the profession of architecture, which is chiefly concerned with technical expertise, service delivery and the preservation of public safety/well-being.

\n\tBut in the contemporary moment in architecture, the field, practice and profession are no longer so clearly distinguished. New practices such as SHoP Architects work between the boundaries of practice, profession and field (Hyde 2012)--delivering new services through the creation of new professional relations and consequentially, generating new knowledge. Similarly, architecture schools today are turning into centers of intensive research--producing new knowledge that is anticipating new professional practices. In the same way, sociotechnical codes and professional institutions--the regulatory field (Imrie & Street 2011)--constrain but also create new avenues for knowledge production and design practices in architecture (Moore & Wilson 2014).

\n\tWhile these fluxes between the field, practice and profession exist within the contemporary moment for architecture, there are few venues in architecture to critically study, inspect and discuss these fluxes. The design studio is well-suited for the development of design skills, while seminars on professional practices are well-suited to inform on the various dimensions of professional expertise. Neither however, is suited for the critical study of various interconnections and constraints created and mutually imposed by the field, practice and profession in architecture.

\n\tOne anticipated venue, however, is this course in contemporary theory. In this course, theory is a way for describing these fluxes between field, practice and profession. Theory is therefore performative; and it can attain the status of an apparatus: an entity that can allow us to finally capture, orient, determine, intercept, model, control and (hopefully) secure the contemporary gestures, behaviors, opinions, or discourses of designers, architects and planners.

\n\tCourse Format:

\n\tWeekly 45min-1hr lecture for the entire class to be followed by 1.5hr of in-depth discussions on weekly topical issues.

\n\t

\n\tLocation:

\n\tLR421

\n\tAims of the Course:

\n\tThe threefold aim of this course is:

\n\t(i) to provide a survey to the contemporary landscape of issues and problems relevant to architecture.

\n\t(ii) through this survey, to activate your initial theoretical response for future work in the dissertation and thesis phase of your education by way of critical questioning, explanation, clarification and formulation of new approaches or visions.

\n\t(iii) to encourage critical thinking, constructive debates and intellectual comfort with uncertainty and open questions in the discipline of architecture.

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\n\tREADINGS LIST AND SCHEDULE BY WEEK

\n\tUpdated: 8 January, 2015

\n\tWeek 1, Monday 12 January: Introduction

\n\tIntroductory short lecture: ‘What is theory?’ and introduction to the course.

\n\tLecture by Jeffrey Chan

\n\tNo Group Presentations.

\n\t(1) Speaks, M. (2005). After Theory. Architectural Record, June 2005, pp.72-75.

\n\t(2) Hight, C. (2009). Meeting the New Boss: After the Death of Theory. Architectural Design, Vol.79, No.1, pp.40-45.

\n\tOptional:

\n\t(1) Baird, G. (2009). Thoughts on the Current State of Criticism in Architecture. Journal of Architectural Education, Vol.62, No.3, pp.5.

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 2, Monday 19 January: Global Capital, Spaces of Neoliberalism and Iconic Architecture

\n\tLecture by Jeffrey Chan

\n\tDiscussion of Week 1+2 Readings

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 2 Readings

\n\t(1) Harvey, D. (2010). The Enigma of Capitalism and the Crises of Capitalism. UK: Profile Books. {Excerpts: Chapter 4: Capital Goes to Market, and Chapter 6: The Geography of It All}

\n\t(2) Jones, P. (2011). The Sociology of Architecture: Constructing Identities. UK: Liverpool University Press. {Excerpts: Chapter 6: Iconic Architecture and Regeneration: The Form is the Function}

\n\t(3) Harvey, D. (2014). The Crisis of Planetary Urbanization. Post, November 18, 2014. http://post.at.moma.org/content_items/520-the-crisis-of-planetary-urbanization

\n\t(4) Dunham-Jones, E. (2014). Irrational Exuberance: Rem Koolhaas and the 1990s. In P. Deamer (ed.), Architecture and Capitalism: 1845 to the Present. NY, NY: Routledge, pp. 150-169.

\n\tOptional:

\n\t(1) Lefebvre, H. (2009). Space: Social Product and Use Value. In N. Brenner & S. EIden (eds), State, Space, World: Selected Essays. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press, pp.185-195.

\n\t(2) Sklair, L. (2006). Iconic Architecture and Capitalist Globalization. City: analysis of urban trends, culture, theory, policy, action, vol.10, no.1, pp.21-47.

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 3, Monday 26 January: Three Rhetorics in Contemporary Architecture: the Smart, the Resilient, and the Apocalyptic City

\n\tLecture by Jeffrey Chan

\n\tGroup Presentations of Week 3 Readings

\n\t(1) Bruckner, P. (2013). The Fanaticism of the Apocalypse: Save the Earth, Punish Human Beings. Maiden, MA: Polity. {Excerpts: pp.1-20, and pp.24-48}

\n\t(2) Evans, B. & Reid, J. (2014). Resilient Life: The Art of Living Dangerously. Maiden, MA: Polity. {Excerpts: pp.1-22; pp.29-37, and pp.68-90}

\n\t(3) Koolhaas, R. (2014). My thoughts on the Smart City. https://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/kroes/en/content/my-thoughts-smart-city-rem-koolhaas

\n\t(4) Sennett, R. (2012). No one likes a city that’s too smart. The Guardian, Tuesday, 4 December 2012. http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2012/dec/04/smart-city-rio-songdo-masdar

\n\t*note: (3) & (4) should be read together.

\n\tOptional:

\n\t(1) Fezer, J. (2010). Design for a Post-Neoliberal City. http://www.e-flux.com/journal/design-for-a-post-neoliberal-city/

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 4, Monday 2 February: Spirituality and Sustainable Development

\n\tLecture by Tomohisa Miyauchi

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 4 Readings

\n\t(1) Guattari, F. (1989). The Three Ecologies. NY: Continuum, pp.19-45.

\n\t(2) Piketty, T. (2013). Capital in the Twenty-First Century: US: Harvard University Press, pp.237-270.

\n\t

\n\t(3) Skidelsky, R. Skidelsky E. (2013). 'Elementsof the Good Life' (Ch. 6). How Much is Enough. NY: Other Press, pp.145-179

\n\t

\n\t(4) Ulluwishewa, R (2014). Spirituality and Sustainable Development. London: Palgrave Macmillan, pp.145-165

\n\t

\n\t(5) McDonough, William (2002). ‘Why Being “Less Bad” Is No Good.’ (Ch. 2). Cradle to Cradle: remaking the way we make things. pp.45-67

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 5, Monday 9 February: Architecture and Late Capitalism

\n\tLecture by Bobby Wong

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 5 Readings

\n\t(1) Jameson, F. (1985). Architecture and the Critique of Ideology. In J. Ockman (ed.), Architecture, Criticism, Ideology. Princeton, NJ: Princeton Architectural Press, pp.51-87.

\n\tOptional:

\n\t(1) Jameson, F. (1991). Demographies of the Anonymous. Anyone, May 1991.

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 6, Monday 16 February: Readings on Deleuze

\n\tLecture by Bobby Wong

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 6 Readings

\n\t(1) Rajchman, J. (2000). The Deleuze Connections. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press (Excerpt: Chapter 1).

\n\tOptional:

\n\t(1) Rajchman, J. (2000). The Deleuze Connections. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press (Excerpt: Chapter 2).

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tRECESS: 23 February 2015 - 1 March 2015

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 7, Monday 2 March: Humanitarian Architecture

\n\tLecture by Tomohisa Miyauchi

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 7 Readings

\n\t(1) Charlesworth E. (2014). Humanitarian Architecture: 15 Stories of Architects Working After Disaster. NY: Routledge, pp.1-15, 20-26, 32-36, 42-44, 54-62.

\n\t

\n\t(2) Aquilino, M. (2011). Beyond Shelter: Architecture and Human Dignity. NY: Metropolis, pp.13-22, 28-39, 57-63, 287-292.

\n\t

\n\t(3) Smithsonian Institute (2007). Design for the Other 90%. NY: Cooper-Hewitt; pp.5-17, 66-74, 93-95, 107-109.

\n\t

\n\t(4) Smithsonian Institute (2011). Design for the Other 90%: Cities. NY: Cooper-Hewitt; pp.13-40.

\n\t

\n\t(5) Architecture for Humanity (2006). Design Like You Give a Damn. NY: Metropolis; pp.11-55.

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 8, Monday 9 March: Architectural Ethics and Spatial Justice

\n\tLecture by Jeffrey Chan

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 8 Readings

\n\t(1) McNeill, D. (2009). The Global Architect: Firms, Fame and Urban Form. New York, NY: Routledge. {Chapter 7: The Ethics of Architectural Practice}

\n\t(2) Till, J. (2009). Architecture Depends. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press. {Chapter 10: Imperfect Ethics}

\n\tOptional:

\n\t(1) Cuthbert, A.R. (2006). The Form of Cities: Political Economy and Urban Design. UK: Blackwell. (Excerpt: Chapter 4: Politics)

\n\t(2) Wainwright, O. (2014). Wave of protest over Zaha Hadid’s Baku prizewinner. The Guardian, June 30, 2014. http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/jun/30/zaha-hadid-architecture

\n\t(3) Sperry, R. (2014). Architects and torture: What color is your waterboard? CNN, December 23, 2014. http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/23/opinion/sperry-architects-torture/

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 9, Monday 16 March: Biopolitics and the Commons

\n\tLecture by Bobby Wong

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 9 Readings

\n\t(1) (1) Negri, A. (2008). The Porcelain Workshop: for a new grammar of politics. Los Angeles, CA: Semiotext(e). {Excerpts: Chapter 1, p.13-28}

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 10, Monday 23 March: Design Thinking and Maker's Movement

\n\tLecture by Tomohisa Miyauchi

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 10 Readings

\n\t(1) Brown, T. (2009). Change by Design. NY: HarperCollins Publishers, pp.14-38, 228-242.

\n\t

\n\t(2) Pink, D.H. (2012). To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others. NY: Riverhead Books, pp.25-42, 154-181.

\n\t

\n\t(3) Anderson, C. (2012). Makers: The New Industrial Revolution. NY: Crown Business, pp.17-32, 99-118, 143-164.

\n\t

\n\t(4) Bauman Lyons Architects (1995). How to be a Happy Architect, Black Dog Publishing. London; pp.76-95.

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 11, Monday 30 March: Architecture of Fear and The Militarization of Everyday Spaces

\n\tLecture by Jeffrey Chan

\n\tGroup presentations of Week 11 Readings

\n\t(1) Bauman, Z. (2007). Liquid Times: Living in an Age of Uncertainty. UK: Polity. {Chapter 4: Out of Touch Together}

\n\t(2) Sorkin, M. (2008). Introduction: The Fear Factor. In M. Sorkin (ed), Indefensible Space: The Architecture of the National Insecurity State. NY: Routledge, pp.vii-xvii.

\n\t(3) Weizman, E. (2012). Hollow Land: Israel’s Architecture of Occupation. London, UK: Verso. {Chapter 4: Settlements: Optical Urbanism}

\n\t(4) Harris, S. (2014). The Social Laboratory. Foreign Policy, 207, Jul/Aug 2014, pp.64-71. http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/07/29/the-social-laboratory/

\n\tOptional:

\n\t(1) Coaffee, J. (2009). Terrorism, Risk and the Global City: Towards Urban Resilience. USA: Ashgate. {Chapter 1: Introduction: Terrorism, Risk and the Global City, pp.3-12}

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tWeek 12, Monday 6 April: Architecture Today

\n\tLecture by Tomohisa Miyauchi

\n\t(Final) Group presentations of Week 12 Readings

\n\t(1) Moore. Steven A. (2007). Architectural Regionalism, "Technology, Place, and Nonmodern Regionalism". Princeton Architectural Press (2007) pp.432-442.

\n\t

\n\t(2) Bay Joo Hwa Philip (2001). Tropical Architecture, Critical Regionalism in the Age of Globalization (Ch.12), “Three Tropical Design Paradigms”. pp.229-265.

\n\t

\n\t(3) MacKay-Lyons, B. (2014). Local Architecture: Building Place, Craft, and Community. NY: Princeton; pp.23-47.

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\t

\n\tWeek 13, Monday 13 April: Conclusion and Summary

\n\tJoint discussion and summary by Jeffrey Chan, A/P Bobby Wong and Tomohisa Miyauchi

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tREADING WEEK 18 APRIL 2015 - 24 APRIL 2015: NO CLASS

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\tFINAL PAPER DUE 27 APRIL 2015, MONDAY, BY 5PM in the Department’s Office. A box will be placed there for your papers.

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\n\tCourse Grade Distribution and Evaluation

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\n\tDeliverables Percentage

\n\tGroup Presentation and Discussion 30%

\n\tReading Response 10%

\n\tFinal Research Paper 60%

\n\tTOTAL 100%

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\n\tAssignments:

\n\t- Group In-class presentation and discussion (30%)

\n\tStudents are to form groups of no more than 5 members. Each group will present once during the course. **Note: For students presenting in the weeks tutored by Tomohisa Miyauchi, please form groups of 2 students each for each reading assigned.

\n\tEach group is to choose one of the weekly topics and perform a group research on this particular topic. Each group must at least rely on one of the key readings used for that week. You are especially encouraged to seek further research on the topic and to organize, and to raise new questions and puzzles for this particular topic relevant to architecture for our common discussion.

\n\tPresentations are evaluated based on, (i) cogency and clarity of presentation (total of 10/30); (ii) comprehensive mastery of the topic, especially integrating new research beyond class materials (total of 10/30); (iii) capacity to raise original questions and/or new puzzles for our common discussion, and ability to answer questions raised by the instructor and the audience (total of 10/30).

\n\tA common grade will be given to the entire group for the presentation. You may use the whiteboard, or the projector, or any means you deem interesting or engaging for all of us. An excellent presentation will not only explicate what is important and core to the topic, but further go on to raise and develop new theoretical insights on the topic.

\n\tEach student in these individuals groups must however submit his or her own reading response based on at least one of the readings for that particular topic. This reading response must be submitted before your presentation that day. (Please see below)

\n\t- Reading Response (10%)

\n\tThe reading response is a critical reflection--your own synthesized interpretation, position and insight--on the topic. Because of this, though the reading response can share some of your group’s insights on the topic, it should be primarily your own reading of the topic.

\n\tReading responses are evaluated based on, (i) cogency and clarity of argumentations and writing; (ii) clarity of one’s own position in relation to the critiqued position; (iii) ability to raise new questions and theoretical issues on the topic. A summary of the reading will be graded with the minimum passing grade (5/10).

\n\tEach reading response should be no more than 500 words, or the maximum of 2 pages.

\n\t- Final research paper (60%)

\n\tEach student is expected to submit a final research paper consisting of 15 pages (no more than 3500 words inclusive of bibliography) discussing a subject related to this course with special emphasis on definitiveness of subject, depth of analysis and the application of theoretical discussions covered in class. Importantly, the student is expected to correctly cite key research materials used in this paper.

\n\tRecommended strategies for this final research paper include:

\n\t(1) Using your own studio project as the main vehicle to elicit and then explicate a set of theoretical issues discussed in the course.

\n\t(2) Relying on several empirical cases as the main vehicle to elicit and then explicate a set of theoretical issues discussed in the course.

\n\t(3) Locate a concept or concepts that interest you in the course, and proceed by analyzing this concept in relation to empirical examples or case precedents in architecture and urban design.

\n\tThese are only suggestions; you are free to decide on the direction of this final research paper. The critical points to bear in mind when writing this paper are: (a) clear research questions and topic; (b) coherent and critical arguments; (c) proper citations.

\n\tThe final research paper is due, by 5pm, 27 April, 2015, Monday. Late papers will not be accepted.

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\n\t- Class participation

\n\tEach student is expected to participate actively in the on-going discussions in the class. Perfect attendance is a necessary but not sufficient criterion for active participation; the student will have to think about the on-going dialogues in the class, and make his or her own voice heard in a clear and concise manner at all times. Furthermore, the student is expected to argue on behalf of his or her classmate by either building on the other’s ideas, or clarifying them, or arguing against them in a constructive manner for the purpose of fostering mutual learning.

\n\t- Other Factors for Evaluations

\n\t(1) Students must come to each class having read the readings assigned each week with intelligent questions that can help everyone to go deeper into thinking about the topics at hand. Unprepared ignorance will not be tolerated in the class.

\n\t(2) There are sometimes optional readings for certain weeks. By ‘optional’, such readings have been offered to students who enjoy challenges and therefore demand a broader intellectual horizon to the topics at hand.

\n\t(3) Late assignments will not be accepted except for reasons of (1) validated medical leave (2) valid emergencies.

\n\t(4) Unexplained and persistent absenteeism from class will not be tolerated.

\n\t____________________________________________________________________________

\n\t*Final Note (dated: 8 Jan, 2015):

\n\tBecause of the visit by the RIBA accreditation body, all graded assignments must be returned to the respective tutor. You may request for these assignments to be returned to you again after the visit, which will occur sometime from July to August 2015.

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\n\tThis module will provide students with the knowledge and understanding to enter into architectural practice. It is one of the two modules on architectural practice. The other module is AR5421 Architectural Practice 1. This module will enable students to understand the legal roles and responsibilities of the architect, the branches of laws applicable to the construction industry, and the Singapore Institute of Architects and Public Sector forms of building contracts. Major topics covered are the law of contracts, tort, property land law and copyright, duties of architects, the Singapore Institute of Architects and Public Sector forms of building contracts.

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\n\tTuesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Timothy Ng)

\n\tThursday 6.30pm – 8.30pm (Darren Benger)

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\n\tTutorials

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\n\tFor lecture dates & tutorials - see detail schedule in workbin

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\n\tThe syllabus would cover aspects of the Singapore Legal System, the Law of Contract, the Law of Torts, Property/Land Law and Copyright and Duties of Architects.
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\n\tPart 2 (by Darren Benger)
\n\tThe syllabus would cover aspects of the standard forms of building contract in use in Singapore, focusing primarily on the Singapore Institute of Architects’ standard forms and the Public Sector standard forms for both main contracts and nominated sub-contracts, as well as addressing the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act (which deals with the payment scheme for construction and supply contracts). The syllabus will also touch on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) available to the construction industry.

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\n\tFor detailed lecture topics please see outline in workbin.

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\nPart 2 – Contractual Studies : 60%
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\n\tREFERENCES
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\n\tPART 1
\n\tSingapore Collection
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\n\t1.     Halsbury's Laws of Singapore, Volume 2, Building & Construction, 2010. LexisNexis
\n\t2.     Commonwealth Construction Cases – The Singapore Perspective by Philip CF Chan, Sweet & Maxwell, 2002
\n\t3.     Law and practice of construction contracts by Chow Kok Fong, Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 2012
\n\t4.     Statutory Adjudication In Singapore by Dr Philip CF Chan, Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 2008
\n\t5.     The Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 2005 – A Commentary by Philip Chan Chuen Fye, 2006, Lexis Nexis
\n\t6.     The Singapore SIA Form of Building Contract : by Chow Kok Fong Sweet & Maxwell Asia, 2013
\n\t7.     Architects and the law in Singapore by Christopher Chuah, Susana Lim, Tan Beng Kiang. Butterworths Asia, 2001
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\n\tUK collection
\n\t
\n\t 8. Hudson's Building and Engineering Contracts by Atkin Chambers, 12th Edition, 2010, Sweet & Maxwell
\n\t 9. Keating on Construction Contracts by Stephen Furst & Sir Vivian Ramsey, 2012, Sweet & Maxwell
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\n\tCasebook
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\n\t1.     Construction Law Casebook by Chow Kok Fong and Philip CF Chan, 2000, Butterworths Asia, Volume 1 [1994-2000]
\n\t2.     Construction Law Casebook by Chow Kok Fong and Philip CF Chan, 2000, Butterworths Asia Volume 2 [2000-2002]
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\n\tPART 2
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\n\t1.     Singapore Institute of Architects, Articles and Conditions of Building Contract – Measurement Contract (9th Edn., Reprint August 2011)
\n\t2.     Singapore Institute of Architects, Articles and Conditions of Building Contract – Lump Sum Contract (9th Edn., Reprint August 2011
\n\t3.     Singapore Institute of Architects, Conditions of Sub-Contract to use in conjunction with the Main Contract (4th Edn., 2nd Reprint August 2011)
\n\t4.     Singapore Institute of Architects, Specimen Forms and Certificates for use in conjunction with the Main Contract Conditions (3rd Edn., 2012)
\n\t5.     Singapore Institute of Architects, Guidance Notes on Articles and Conditions of Building Contract (3rd Edn., March 2011)
\n\t6.     Singapore Institute of Architects, Articles and Conditions of Contract for Minor Works 2012 (1st Edn.)
\n\t7.     Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract for Construction Works 2008 (6th Edn December 2008). The PSSCOC forms of contract are available online at http://www.bca.gov.sg
\n\t8.     Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 2004 (Cap 30B)(Revised Edn. 2006). The Security of Payment Act is available online from http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/
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\n\t
\n\t
\n\t“...the particular disadvantage under which architects labour,
\n\tnever working directly with the object of their thought,
\n\talways working at it through some intervening medium,
\n\talmost always the drawing...”

\n\t
\n\tRobin Evans
\n\tTranslation from Drawing to Building and Other Essays

\n
\n
\n

\n\t“Between the carpenter’s weight strings and marking lines
\n\t[is something] close to government and enlightenment.”

\n\t
\n\tLi Hua
\n\tRhapsody on the Enfolding-Vitality Hall (Hanyaundian fu)

\n
\n
\n
\n

\n\tDesigning Drawing is a general survey of the history, theory and conventions of architectural drawing. It promotes an appreciation of drawing as one of the main constituents defining architecture as a discipline. Akin to mathematics for engineering and writing for the humanities, drawing is the principle means for critical exploration, creative discovery and intellectual discourse in architecture. The module utilizes the history and theory of architectural drawing as the basis for the practical exploration of differing drawing techniques. Accordingly, Designing Drawing collaborates with the Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI) and utilizes their resources to foster the exploration of alternative manifestations of architectural drawing.
\n\t
\n\tIn presenting architectural drawing as an intellectual, as well as, a practical exercise, Designing Drawing seeks to impart the ability to discern from among the differing drawing conventions and techniques which one is appropriate for conceptualizing, describing and critiquing architectural form.

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\n\tLecture - Wednesday Lecture - Wednesday

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\n\tNUS                                      Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
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\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\tWorkshop - Wednesday        Workshop - Wednesday
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\n\t
\n\tNUS                                       Singapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
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\n\t

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\nThe workshop sessions are the venue to review, address and test the ideas presented in the lecture sessions and readings through drawing. All drawing assignments are required to be hand-drawn unless otherwise noted. All students are required to maintain a module sketchbook as a resource for completing the drawing assignments. The drawing assignments are required to be completed by the end of the academic term. All drawing assignments are required to be drawn and/or printed
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\n
\nAll students are required to acquire the necessary equipment, which is as follows: a sketchbook, sheets of A2 sized paper (min. 220 gsm), a set of H, HB, F and B pencils (no mechanical pencils), a masonite drawing board (or other drawing surface) sized for A2 sized paper, an A2 sized cardboard or grey board portfolio, a can of spray-fix, an Exacto knife, masking tape, and white glue.
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\nAttendance
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\nSession 01 - Introduction - Drawing is Architecture
\n14.01.2015
\n
\n

\n\tReadings

\n\tForty, Adrian

\n\tIntroduction. Words and Buildings - A Vocabulary of Modern Architecture.
\n\tLondon, UK: Thames & Hudson, 2000, p. 10-17
\n\t
\n\tGraves, Michael
\n\t“The Necessity for the Drawing”. Architectural Design Vol. 47 No. 1, June 1977, p. 384-394

\n
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\nSession 02 - Imprint of Presence - The Section Drawing
\n14.01.2015
\n
\n

\n\tReadings

\n\tPerez-Gomez, Alberto
\n\tSciographia and Projected Shadows. Architectural Representation and the Perspective Hinge.
\n\tCambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1997, p. 111-125
\n\t
\n\tTanizaki, Junichiro
\n\tIn Praise of Shadows. In Praise of Shadows. Tokyo: Tuttle Publishing, 1977, p. 15-26

\n
\n
\nSession 03 - Imprint of Presence - The Section Drawing
\n21.01.2015
\n
\n

\n\tWorkshop - Etching
\n\t0900 - 1100
\n\tSingapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
\n\t41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236

\n
\n
\nSession 04 - Imprint of Presence - The Section Drawing
\n28.01.2015
\n
\n

\n\tWorkshop - Aquatint
\n\t0900 - 1100
\n\tSingapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
\n\t41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236

\n
\n
\nSession 05 - Noting the Intangible - The Plan Drawing
\n04.02.2015
\n
\n

\n\tLecture / Gallery Tour
\n\t0900 - 1100
\n\tSingapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
\n\t41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236
\n\t
\n\tReadings

\n\tVidler, Anthony
\n\t“Diagrams of Utopia”. Daidalos Vol. 74, 1999, p. 6-13
\n\t
\n\tBelardi, Paolo
\n\tNo Day Without a Line: A lecture on Informed Drawing. Why Architects Still Draw.
\n\tCambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2014, p. 58-94

\n
\n
\nSession 06 - Rhetorical Figure - The Elevation Drawing
\n11.02.2015
\n
\n

\n\tReadings

\n\tRowe, Colin and Slutsky, Robert
\n\t“Transparency: Literal and Phenomomenal, Part II”. Perspecta Vol. 13/14, 1971, p. 287-301
\n\t
\n\tEvans, Robin
\n\tArchitectural Projection. Architecture and its Image: Four centuries of Architectural Representation.
\n\tCambridge, MA: MIT Press, 1989, p. 18-33

\n
\n
\nSession 07 - No Session - Chinese New Year
\n18.02.2015
\n
\n
\nRecess Week - No Session
\n25.02.2015
\n
\n
\nSession 10 - Mapping Infinity - The Axonometric Drawing
\n04.03.2015
\n
\n

\n\tLecture / Gallery Tour
\n\t0900 - 1100
\n\tSingapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
\n\t41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236
\n\t
\n\tReadings

\n\tScolari, Massimo
\n\t“Elements for a History of Axonometry”. AD: Architectural Design No. 55, 1985, p. 73-78
\n\t
\n\tAllan, Stan
\n\tAxonometric Projection.
\n\tPractice: Architecture Technique + Representation. New York, NY: Routledge, 2009, p. 16-24

\n
\n
\nSession 11 - Mapping Infinity - The Axonometric Drawing
\n11.03.2015
\n
\n

\n\tWorkshop - Screen Printing
\n\t0900 - 1100
\n\tSingapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
\n\t41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236

\n
\n
\nSession 12 - Mapping Infinity - The Axonometric Drawing
\n18.03.2015
\n
\n

\n\tWorkshop - Screen Printing
\n\t0900 - 1100
\n\tSingapore Tyler Print Institute (STPI)
\n\t41 Robertson Quay, Singapore 238236

\n
\n
\nSession 13 - Demarcating the Intangible - The Perspectival Drawing
\n25.03.2015
\n
\n

\n\tReadings

\n\tMeisenheimer, Wolfgang
\n\t“The Work of the Eye in Depth Perception”. Daidalos Vol. 1, 1981, p. 29-37
\n\t
\n\tPanofsky, Erwin
\n\tPerspective as Symbolic Form. Perspective as Symbolic Form. New York: Zone Books, 1991, p. 27-72

\n
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\nSession 14 - Review - Discussion of drawing work with guest jurors
\n01.04.2015
\n
\nReading Week - Portfolio Submission
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\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\tJanuary	\n\t\t\t\tTue 20 – Global patterns of diversity and their relevance to conservation \n\t\t\t\tPaper: Global patterns of terrestrial vertebrate diversity and conservation. Jenkins et al. 2013 PNAS \n\t\t\t\tCan biodiversity hotspots protect more than tropical forest plants and vertebrates. Stork and Habel. 2013, Journal of Biogeography 41: 421-428. \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tThu 22 – Tutorial
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\tJanuary	\n\t\t\t\tTue 27 – Biogeography of Sundaland [Guest Lecture by Prof. Frank Rheindt; tentative date subject to change]	\n\t\t\t\tThu 29 – Tutorial
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\tFeb	\n\t\t\t\tTue 3 – Explanations for enhanced diversity in the tropics \n\t\t\t\tPapers: The drivers of tropical speciation Smith et al. 2014. Nature \n\t\t\t\tFaster Speciation and Reduced Extinction in the Tropics Contribute to the Mammalian Latitudinal Diversity Gradient. 2014. Rolland et al. PLOS Biology \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tThu 5 – Tutorial
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\tFeb	\n\t\t\t\tTue 10 – Paper Discussion – To be announced \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tThu 12 – Tutorial
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\tFeb	\n\t\t\t\tTue 17 – Paper Discussion – To be announced	\n\t\t\t\tPublic Holiday - Chinese New Year Thu 19 & Fri 20 Feb 2015
\n\t\t\t\tRECESS WEEK: Saturday 21 February – Sunday 1 March 2015
\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\tMarch	\n\t\t\t\tTue 3 – Paper Discussion	\n\t\t\t\tThu 5
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\nHistorical biogeography in the phylogenomic era.
\nHistorical biogeography has great promise to reveal general patterns in nature by relating geographic distributions of taxa with their phylogenetic relationships and geological events. However, development of biogeographic methods have been controversial due to the difficulty of estimating and dating phylogenies and of accounting for dispersal. Molecular phylogenetic and phylogenomic datasets are a powerful tool for providing unprecedented ability to resolve and date divergences in relation to geological events, providing unprecedented insights into the assembly of biotic communities. Through critical reading of recent literature and engagement with relevant methods we will evaluate to what extent formerly intractable biogeographic problems have been put to rest by application of new data and computational tools.
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\n\t\tWen, J.; Ree, R. H.; Ickert-Bond, S. M.; Nie, Z.; Funk, V. (2013) Biogeography: Where do we go from here? Taxon 62, 912-927.
\n\t\tBurke, S. V., Clark, L. G., Triplett J. K., Grennan C. P., Duvall, M. R. (2014) Biogeography and phylogenomics of New World Bambusoideae (Poaceae), revisited. American Journal of Botany. 101: 886-891.

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\nBiodiversity hotspots and species conservation.
\nAnimal, plant, and other species are not distributed equally across the globe but are instead highly concentrated in areas of endemism, many of which are threatened by habitat loss and climate change. Such areas have been formally recognized as biodiversity hotspots and conserving these is a top priority for conservation. However, it is not clear whether existing hotspots delimited based on well-known groups such as large vertebrates and vascular plants are representative of described diversity in less charismatic taxa, much less actual diversity much of which remains undiscovered. Global specimen data are increasingly available and can be used to better characterize hotspots and the conservation needs of taxa found outside these that have idiosyncratic ecological requirements and conservation needs.
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\nReadings:
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\n\t\tJoppa, L. N., Roberts, D. L., Myers, N., Pimm, S. L. (2011) Biodiversity hotspots house most undiscovered plant species. PNAS 108: 13171–13176
\n\t\tStork, N. E., Habel, J. C. (2013) Can biodiversity hotspots protect more than tropical forest plants and vertebrates. Journal of Biogeography 41: 421-428.

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\nEstimating Speciation and Extinction rates in the tropics.
\nWhy are there more species in the tropics? Are these more or less vulnerable to extinction? How important are the tropics as a source area for temperate diversity? New insight into these questions comes from combining improved phylogenies with more GeoSSE and other models to better estimate rates in relation to latitude and other geographic variables.
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\n\t\tRolland, J., Condamine, F. L., Jiguet, F. Morlon, H (2014) Faster Speciation and Reduced Extinction in the Tropics Contribute to the Mammalian Latitudinal Diversity Gradient. PLOS Biology DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001775
\n\t\tGoldberg E. E., Lancaster L. T., Ree R. H. (2011) Phylogenetic inference of reciprocal effects between geographic range evolution and diversification. Systematic Biology 60(4):451-465.

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\r\nWeek 1 (15 Jan): Introduction: Overview of Workplace Deviant and Unethical behaviors
\r\n
\r\nReading:
\r\n
\r\n1) Griffin, R.W. & O’Leary-Kelly, A.M. (2004) An introduction to the dark side. In R.W. Griffin & A.M. O’Leary-Kelly (Eds.) The Dark Side of Organizational Behavior. Jossey-Bass. San Francisco: CA. p 1-20.
\r\n2) Wang, L. & Murnighan J.K. (2011) On Greed. The Academy of management Annals. Vol. 5., 1, 279-316.
\r\n
\r\nWeek 2 (22 Jan): Why do people engage in misbehaviors and crimes? The role of individual differences and situational factors
\r\n
\r\nReadings:
\r\n
\r\n1) Brent, W.R., Harms, P.D., Caspi, A., & Moffitt, T.E. (2007). Predicting the counterproductive employee in a child- to adult prospective study. Journal of Applied Psychology. 92,5, 1427-1436.
\r\n2) Wang, L., Malhotra, D., & Murnighan, J.K. (2011) Economics education and greed. Academy of Management Learning & Education. 10, 4, 643-660.
\r\n3) Mocan, N. & Tekin, E. (2010) Ugly criminals. The Review of Economics and Statistics, 92, 1. 15-30.
\r\n
\r\nWeek 3 (29 Jan): Why do people engage in misbehaviors and crimes? The role of power and status
\r\nReadings:
\r\nCase study: Good intentions turn awry at National Kidney Foundation
\r\n1) Bowles, H.R. & Gelfand, M. (2010). Status and the evaluation of workplace deviance. Psychological Science.
\r\n    21,1, 49-54.
\r\n2) Liljenquist, Zhong, Galinsky (2010) The smell of virtue: Clean scents promote reciprocity and charity. Psychological Science. 21(3) 381–383.
\r\n3) Yap, A.J., Wazlawek, A.S., Lucas, B.J., Cuddy, A.J.C., & Carney, D.R. (2013) Amy J. C. Cuddy and Dana R. Carney. The ergonomics of dishonesty: The effect of incidental posture on stealing, cheating, and traffic violations. OnlineFirst, published on September 25, 2013 as doi:10.1177/0956797613492425 Psychological Science.
\r\n
\r\nWeek 4 (5 Feb): The dark side of organizational behavior: Academic dishonesty
\r\n
\r\nNote: ****2 page research proposal is due****
\r\n
\r\nReadings:
\r\n
\r\n1) McCabe, D. L., Butterfield, K. D., & Trevino, L. K. (2006) Academic dishonesty in graduate
\r\n    business programs: Prevalence, causes, and proposed action. Academy of Management
\r\n   Learning and Education. 5(3): 294-305.
\r\n2) Lim, V.K.G. and See, S.K.B. (2001) Attitudes towards and intentions to report academic cheating in Singapore.
\r\n    Ethics and Behavior, Vol 11(3), 261-274.
\r\n3) Yu, O., & Zhang, L. (2006) Does acceptance of corporate wrongdoing begin on the “training ground” of professional managers? Journal of Criminal Justice. 43: 185-194.
\r\n
\r\n                  *******************2 page, single spaced group project proposal due******************
\r\n
\r\nWeek 5 (12 Feb) The dark side of organizational behavior: When good people do bad things-The role of     neutralization
\r\nReadings:
\r\n1) Bersoff, D.M. (1999). Why good people sometimes do bad things: Motivated reasoning and unethical behavior.
\r\n     Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. Vol.   25(1): 28-39.
\r\n2) Anand, V., Ashforth, B. E. and Joshi, M. (2004) Business as usual: The acceptance and perpetuation of
\r\n    corruption in organizations. Academy of Management Executive. 18(2): 39-54.
\r\n3) Lim, V.K.G. & Teo, T.S.H. (2005) Prevalence, perceived seriousness, justification and regulation of cyberloafing
\r\n    in Singapore: An exploratory study. Information & Management Journal. 42(8), 1081‑1093.
\r\n4) Zhong, B.C. & Liljenquist, K. (2006) Washing away your sins: Threatened morality and physical cleansing.
\r\n    Science, 313, 1451.
\r\n
\r\nWeek 6 (19 Feb 2015 Chinese New Year (No Class Meeting)
\r\n
\r\nRECESS WEEK: Halfway there…. 21 Feb-1 March 2015
\r\n
\r\nWeek 7 (5 March): Lies, lies and more lies: Lying at work
\r\n
\r\nReadings:
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\t\tGrover, S. (2005). The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth: The causes and management of workplace lying. Academy of Management Executive. 19,2, 148-157.

\r\n2)Naquin, C.E., Kurtzberg, T.R. & Belkin, L.Y. (2010) The finer points of lying online: E-mail versus pen and paper.
\r\n    Journal of Applied Psychology. 95,2, 387-394.
\r\n3) Wood, J. L., Schmidtke, J. M., & Decker, D. L. (2007). Lying on job applications: The effects of job relevance,
\r\n   commission, and human resource management experience. Journal of Business Psychology, 22, 1-9.
\r\n4) Wexler, M.N. (2006). Successful resume fraud: Conjunctures on the origins of amorality in the workplace.
\r\n      Journal of Human Values, 12, 137-152.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\nWeek 8 (12 March) (E-Learning Week): Disrespect at work and the IT way of misbehaving on the job: Cyberloafing and cyber incivility
\r\n
\r\n1) Lim, V.K.G. (2002) The IT way of loafing on the job: cyberloafing, neutralizing and organizational justice.
\r\n    Journal of Organizational Behavior. 23: 1-21.
\r\n2)   Lim, V.K.G. & Teo, T.S.H. (2009) Mind your E-Manners: Impact of cyber incivility on employees’ work attitudes and behaviors. Information and Management Journal. 46, 419–425.
\r\n3) Porath, C.L. & Erez, A. (2007) Does rudeness matter? The effects of rudeness of task performance and
\r\n     helpfulness. Academy of Management Journal. 50(5) 1181-1197.
\r\n4) Wagner, D.T., Barnes, C.M. Lim, V.K.G. & Ferris, D.L. (2012) Lost sleep and cyberloafing: Evidence from the laboratory and a Daylight Saving Time quasi-experiment. Journal of Applied Psychology, 97, 1068-1076.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\nWeek 9: (19 March): Whistle Blowing
\r\n
\r\n1)    Near, J.P., Van Scotter, J.R., Rehg, M.T. & Miceli, M.P. (2004). Does type of wrongdoing affect the whistle-
\r\n       blowing process? Business Ethics Quarterly. 14,2, 219-242.
\r\n2Vadera, A. K., Aguilera, R. V., & Caza, B. B. (2009). Making sense of whistle-blowing’s antecedents: Learning
\r\nfrom research on identity and ethics programs. Business Ethics Quarterly, 19, 553-586.
\r\n3)    Stylianou, A.C. Winter , S., Yuan, N., Giacalone, R.A. , Campbell, M. (2013) Understanding the Behavioral Intention to Report Unethical Information Technology Practices: The Role of Machiavellianism,
\r\nGender, and Computer Expertise. Journal of Business Ethics., 117 :333–343.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\nWeek 10 (26 March): Organizational misconduct and white collar crime
\r\n
\r\nReadings:
\r\n
\r\n   1) Kilroe, M. & Marsh, I. (1993). You can't afford a conscience in business: The nature, operation and
\r\n        consequences of corporate crime. International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy. Vol. 13, 83-97.
\r\n   2) Palmer, D.A. (2013) The new perspective on organizational wrongdoing. California Management Review.
\r\n         Vol. 56 (1): 5- 23.
\r\n
\r\nWeek 11 (2 April): Organizational misconduct and white collar crime: Corruption and bribery in Asia
\r\n
\r\nReadings:
\r\n
\r\nCase study: City Harvest Church: Keepers or transgressors of faith?/Food for Thought: The Case of the China Milk Scandal
\r\n
\r\n1) Collins, J., Uhlenbruck,K. & Rodriguez, P. (2009). Why firms engage in corruption: A top management
\r\n     perspective. Journal of Business Ethics, 87, 89-108.
\r\n2) Wu, X. (2009) Determinants of bribery in Asian firms: Evidence from the world of business environment survey.
\r\n     Journal of Business Ethics, 87: 75-88.
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\r\nObjectives
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\n\tCourse Outline

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\n\t\t\t\tDate	\n\t\t\t\tSubject	\n\t\t\t\tReading	\n\t\t\t\tFor class discussion
\n\t\t\t\tBefore May 8	\n\t\t\t\tDemand and Supply \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 2 (pp. 17-26) Chap. 4 (pp. 54-70) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tIndividual assignment [Please submit written answers through IVLE by May 8, 2359 hours, Singapore time. Write your name in the top right-hand corner of the answer.] \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCoca Cola (page 32, #5). Additional question: Part (a1): Illustrate Coke’s demand for corn syrup as follows. If the price is $1000 per ton, the quantity demanded is zero, while if the price is $0 per ton, the quantity demanded is 2 million tons a year. \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tBarrick Gold (DQ1). \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tSat, May 23, 8.0am	\n\t\t\t\tIntro to Managerial Economics \n\t\t\t\to orgn boundaries \n\t\t\t\to markets \n\t\t\t\to global integration \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tDemand \n\t\t\t\to demand \n\t\t\t\to buyer surplus \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tElasticity \n\t\t\t\to own-price elasticity \n\t\t\t\to other elasticities \n\t\t\t\to forecasting demand \n\t\t\t\to adjustment time \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 1 (except pp. 7-8 on discounting and NPV); Chap. 2 (pp. 26-30); Chap. 3 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCoca Cola and Barrick Gold (based on individual submissions) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPlease read for discussion in class: Pertamina (DQ2). \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tMon, May 25, 8.0am	\n\t\t\t\tElasticity, cont’d \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tCosts \n\t\t\t\to opportunity cost \n\t\t\t\to sunk costs \n\t\t\t\to economies of scale \n\t\t\t\to economies of scope \n\t\t\t\to experience curve \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 7 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tAlan and Hilda (page 15, #2) \n\t\t\t\tScottish Water (DQ3) \n\t\t\t\tChina Mobile (page 34, #9) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPlease read the following for discussion in class: \n\t\t\t\tTankers (page 140, #1) \n\t\t\t\tSchoonebeek (DQ4)
\n\t\t\t\tTue, May 26, 1.30pm	\n\t\t\t\tMarket Power \n\t\t\t\to sources of market power \n\t\t\t\to operating scale \n\t\t\t\to advertising \n\t\t\t\to R&D \n\t\t\t\to limiting competition \n\t\t\t\to monopsony \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 8	\n\t\t\t\tNew York Times (page 52, #4) \n\t\t\t\tDrug pricing (DQ5) \n\t\t\t\tChrysler (page 140, #3) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPlease read the following for discussion in class: \n\t\t\t\tSlot machines (page 166: #6). Additional question: (0) Consider a club that has acquired a 10-year license. Make up some data and draw its demand, marginal revenue, and marginal cost curves, and identify the profit-maximizing scale. \n\t\t\t\tComcast-Time Warner Cable (DQ6) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWed, May 27, 1.30pm	\n\t\t\t\tPricing \n\t\t\t\to uniform pricing \n\t\t\t\to complete price discrimination \n\t\t\t\to direct segment discrimination \n\t\t\t\to indirect segment discrimination \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 9	\n\t\t\t\tApple and Foxconn (page 165, #3). Additional question: Using arbitrary data, draw Apple’s demand, marginal revenue, and marginal cost curves. \n\t\t\t\tGoogle R&D (DQ8) \n\t\t\t\tAuto parts (page 167, #9) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPlease read for discussion in class: Symantec (DQ9) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tIndividual assignment [Please submit written answer through IVLE by May 27, 2359 hours]: Boeing (DQ7). \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tThu, May 28, 1.30pm	\n\t\t\t\tStrategic Thinking \n\t\t\t\to sequencing \n\t\t\t\to strategic moves \n\t\t\t\to conditional strategic moves \n\t\t\t\to repetition \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 10 (pp. 190-191, 199-211) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tAlibaba (DQ10) \n\t\t\t\tDEWA (page 187, #3) \n\t\t\t\tHeinz (page 187, #5) \n\t\t\t\tHermitage (DQ11) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPlease read for discussion in class: Penalty kicks (DQ12)
\n\t\t\t\tFri, May 29, 1.30pm \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tAsymmetric Information \n\t\t\t\to imperfect information \n\t\t\t\to adverse selection \n\t\t\t\to appraisal \n\t\t\t\to screening \n\t\t\t\to signaling \n\t\t\t\to contingent payments \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 13 (except pp. 277-280)	\n\t\t\t\tWindows Mobile (page 213, #3) \n\t\t\t\tBulgarian Lev (DQ14) \n\t\t\t\tCOMAC (page 215, #9) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPlease read the following for discussion in class: \n\t\t\t\tSouthwest Airlines (page 284, #1); \n\t\t\t\tCredit rating agencies (page 285, #5) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tIndividual assignment [Please submit written answer through IVLE by May 29, 2359 hours]: Pluto (DQ13). \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tSat, May 30, 8.0am	\n\t\t\t\tIncentives and Organization \n\t\t\t\to moral hazard \n\t\t\t\to incentives \n\t\t\t\to ownership \n\t\t\t\to organizational architecture	\n\t\t\t\tChap. 14	\n\t\t\t\tMilk in China (page 285, #2) \n\t\t\t\tTiger Woods (page 286, #6) \n\t\t\t\tGenzyme (page 287, #9) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPlease read the following for collective discussion in class: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tNUS healthcare (DQ15) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tMayo Clinic (DQ16) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tBoeing Dreamliner (page 309, #5) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWartsila (page 310, #8) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tSat, May 30, 1.30pm	\n\t\t\t\tFinal examination \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\tYour grade will be based on:

\n\t\tGroup assignments (20%). Please form groups to prepare the assignment (if convenient, follow groups for other module). On the first day of this module, each group will be assigned to a set of questions. The group should prepare the assigned questions for presentation in class and upload to IVLE.
\n\t\tIndividual written assignments and participation (30%). Please be concise in all written submissions (each question: 1-2 pages in 12-point font). Note: half credit for any submission after deadline and within 12 hours; zero credit for any submission more than 12 hours after deadline.
\n\t\tIn-class examination (50%). Open book and open notes.

\n\t\tAble to assess the potential risks associated with a piece of equipment and write a standard operating procedure.
\n\t\tFamiliar with the equipment in the Department’s design fabrication facility and its operation.
\n\t\tAble to represent an object as a 3D CAD model and realise it via rapid prototyping.

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\nThere is no final exam for BN2103. Your grade will be determined by the Continuous Assessment (CA). This is divided in two components
\n

\n\t\tA practical individual project (60%)
\n\t\tContinuous assessment on March 31st (40%)

\nPlease check the Lesson Plan for more details on the Continuous Assessment.
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\nThe Biomedical Engineering Product Realization Studio is located at E3-05-05. Several machines are available for you to use.
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\n
\nWorkshop machines must be booked by each student before being used. An online booking system is available for the purpose. The online booking system can be accessed from within the NUS network. If outside, you will need to login the NUS VPN first. An account has been created for each student (do not create an account yourself). An initial password has been set for each account. You may change the password by clicking on "My Account -> Change Password".
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\nIn order to prevent a single student to book all the machines for extended periods of time, the following limitations are applied:
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\n- Each single booking can last no more than 2 hours
\n- Each student can book a maximum of 4 hours per week per machine","Order":4},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"
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\nWelcome to BN2201, Quantitative Physiology for Bioengineers!
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\nThis module is designed to provide an introduction to human physiology from a bioengineering perspective. There are three main learning objectives, i.e., at the end of the module, you should be able to:
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\n\t\tDescribe the basic physiology of major living organs and systems
\n\t\tApply the understanding of human physiology to some typical bioengineering problems
\n\t\tMeasure relevant physiological quantities under different conditions in a laboratory setting and understand the significance of the measured parameters

\nThe first two objectives are addressed by the various lectures and tutorials, while the third one will be addressed by the laboratory sessions.","Order":1},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"
\nYour final grade will be determined by the following components
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\n\t\tLabe reports 10% (5% each resport)
\n\t\tCountinuous Assessment 1 (on March 3rd) : Cardiovascular and Neural physiology 20%
\n\t\tCountinuous Assessment 2 (on April 13th): Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Physiology 15%
\n\t\tFinal exam 55%

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\nThere are two laboratory sessions in BN2201: one on cardiovascular physiology and one on respiratory physiology. The laboratories are conducted on Monday 2-5pm in the teaching lab (E3-05-06).
\n Each of you will have to come to the lab twice during the semester. We have divided the class in 5 batches (Laboratory Batch #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, randomly assigned by IVLE). Check the IVLE to determine which batch you belong to. Then, based on the class schedule above, you can determine which days you will need to go to the lab. You will conduct the experiments in groups of 3. The first time you go to the lab, form a group of 3 among the other students in the same batch. Each group of 3 will have to submit a lab report within 2 weeks from the day of attendance of the lab. One lab report per group must be submitted. Lab reports should be submitted to the Teaching Assistant (TA) that conducts the lab session.
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\nFrequently Asked Questions:
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\n\t\tCan I change batch with another student?

\nAnswer: No, unless you provide convincing evidence that the switch is absolutely necessary.
\n

\n\t\tI can’t attend the lab on the day I was supposed to: what do I do?

\nAnswer: The schedule of the lab sessions is made available very early in the semester, so please try to organize your schedule accordingly. If you really can’t make it that day, you will have to do two things:
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\n\t\tInform the module coordinator at: alberto@nus.edu.sg stating your reasons.
\n\t\tInform your group mates that you will be unable to help them during the laboratory session and convince them that you really could not make it. Ultimately, it is your group mates that you are accountable for because they will have to do the experiments without your help. So you will have to convince them that the reasons for your absence are not futile. If you fail to do so and your group mates complain with the teaching staff that your reasons are futile (or not given at all), we will arrange a meeting and the teaching staff will decide whether to consider your absence unjustified. If the teaching staff decides that your reasons are futile, you will be awarded zero marks for the lab report.

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\n\t\tCan my group swap dates with another group?

\nAnswer: No. This would be logistically difficult to manage.","Order":4},{"ID":"705669e2-1173-430c-9fbe-de2d85590e98","Title":"A note about the final exam","Description":"
\nThe final exam will be closed books. No aid sheet will be allowed. You are advised to bring along your non-programmable calculator.
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\nIn the past, we have received some complaints from the students about this choice. We therefore think it may be fair to you to explain our reasons.
\nThe complaints we received were arguing that it is more useful to teach students how to think about a problem or a system (physiology in this case) rather than memorizing things for the final exam. Why not removing the memorizing part then and allowing for an open-book exam? - some students from previous years argued.
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\nWe think that this argument has some merits. The purpose of your Engineering education is indeed to teach you how to tackle a biomedical engineering problem and find suitable solutions. However, we think that there are certain things that a biomedical engineer must know without the help of any book.
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\r\n\t\tBe able to integrate engineering components and elements into a functional prototype;
\r\n\t\tAcquire basic knowledge in electronics and instrumentation related to biomedical engineering;
\r\n\t\tAcquire hands-on experience in prototype fabrication;
\r\n\t\tBe able to communicate effectively and work in a team.

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\nWeek-5 (10^th February) Second law of thermodynamics
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\nWeek-7 (24^th February) Recess week
\nWeek-8 (3^rd March) Midterm
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\nWeek-11 (24^th March) Reaction kinetics
\nWeek-12 (31^st March) Enzyme
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\nEnthalpy
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\nFree energy
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\r\n(b) Preliminary Examination 2 – 25%
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\r\nSome details on the final examination are specified below for your reference:
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\r\nLength of the thesis
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\r\nThe body of the thesis, which consists of the Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Recommendation and diagrams (if included) shall be normally THIRTY (30) A4 pages, font size 12, Times New Roman and double spaced. Supervisors’ permission should be obtained to increase the number of pages up to a maximum of 50. Additional materials like figures, tables, computer programs, etc., may be included in the appendices.
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\r\nThesis format
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\r\nSubmission of Thesis for Examination
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\r\nHardbound copy of your thesis plus a softcopy should be submitted to your supervisor/s and a softcopy in a CD is only required for submission to the Bioengineering Office. In the case of industrial projects, depending upon prior arrangements, copies of your thesis may have to be submitted to the company concerned through your supervisor/s.
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\r\nProject Poster Presentation
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\n\t\tto understand current paradigm shift in Tissue Engineering
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\n\t\t\t\tCS – Prof Chandra Sekhar LF – Mr Leslie Fajarit PHJ – Dr Poh Hee Joo \n\t\t\t\tLW - Mr Louis Wee Yen Tat \n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\tMon 11 Aug 2014	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to the Studio module	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS
\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\tMon 18 Aug 2014	\n\t\t\t\tModel building, Solar modeling	\n\t\t\t\tIES – Intro	\n\t\t\t\tLF/CS
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\tMon 25 Aug 2014	\n\t\t\t\tGuest Lecture – Climate Change and Sustainable Design – An Overview \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tSolar modeling	\n\t\t\t\tIES - Suncast	\n\t\t\t\tProf Mat Santamouris / LF/CS
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\tMon 1 Sept 2014	\n\t\t\t\tLighting (Daylighting) \n\t\t\t\tIND ASSIGNMENT I	\n\t\t\t\tIES – FlucsPro & LightPro	\n\t\t\t\tLF/CS
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\tSat 6 Sept 2014 \n\t\t\t\t9am – 5pm	\n\t\t\t\tIES VE – Workshop I \n\t\t\t\tIES VE introduction \n\t\t\t\tModelIT training SketchUp to IES VE training \n\t\t\t\tRevit to IES VE training \n\t\t\t\tSolar shading analysis using SunCast	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tMr Jimmy Lee
\n\t\t\t\tMon 8 Sept 2014	\n\t\t\t\tLighting (Artificial Lighting) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tInd Assgt I Topic Approval	\n\t\t\t\tIES – FlucsPro & LightPro	\n\t\t\t\tLF/CS
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\tSat 13 Sept 2014 \n\t\t\t\t9am – 5pm	\n\t\t\t\tIES VE – Workshop II \n\t\t\t\tDaylight analysis using FlucsPro \n\t\t\t\tDaylight analysis using RadianceIES \n\t\t\t\tArtificial light analysis using FlucsPro and LightPro \n\t\t\t\tThermal analysis setup (including schedules, constructions and internal condition) \n\t\t\t\tOpenings setup for bulk air natural ventilation analysis \n\t\t\t\tPeak loads calculation \n\t\t\t\tDynamic thermal simulation for whole year energy simulation	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tMr Jimmy Lee
\n\t\t\t\tMon 15 Sept 2014	\n\t\t\t\tThermal analysis	\n\t\t\t\tIES - ApacheSim	\n\t\t\t\tLF/CS
\n\t\t\t\tRECESS : Sat 20- Sun 28 Sept 2014
\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\tMon 29 Sept 2014	\n\t\t\t\tNV Modeling - I	\n\t\t\t\tCFD	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\tMon 6 Oct 2014	\n\t\t\t\tPublic Holiday	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\tMon 13 Oct 2014	\n\t\t\t\tConsultation	\n\t\t\t\tIES	\n\t\t\t\tLF/CS
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\tMon 20 Oct 2014	\n\t\t\t\tNV Modeling - II	\n\t\t\t\tCFD	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\tMon 27 Oct 2014	\n\t\t\t\tConsultation	\n\t\t\t\tIES	\n\t\t\t\tLF/CS
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\tMon 3 Nov 2014	\n\t\t\t\tNV Modeling - III	\n\t\t\t\tCFD	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ
\n\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\tMon 10 Nov 2014	\n\t\t\t\tNV Modeling - IV \n\t\t\t\tIND ASSIGNMENT II	\n\t\t\t\tCFD	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ
\n\t\t\t\t14	\n\t\t\t\tMon 17 Nov 2014 \n\t\t\t\t6-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tSubmission & Presentation - IND ASSIGNMENT I	\n\t\t\t\t25% Weightage	\n\t\t\t\tCS/LF
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tSubmission - IND ASSIGNMENT II – Week 2 of Sem II	\n\t\t\t\t15% Weightage	\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2 of Sem II (Jan 16 Mon 2015)

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\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tSemester – II (2014-2015) \n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t12 Jan – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tStudio Project Brief \n\t\t\t\tDesign Brief, Site Introduction & Teaming up	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS/PHJ
\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t19 Jan – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7 - 10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tStudio Discussion – Design Targets	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t26 Jan – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tIndividual Assignment 2	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t--
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t2 Feb – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tPreliminary Concept Design	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS
\n\t\t\t\t6 Feb - Fri	\n\t\t\t\tINDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 2 Submission	\n\t\t\t\t15%	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ
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\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t9 Feb – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tSite Analysis Presentations	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ/CS/LW
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t16 Feb – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7 -10 pm \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tStudio Discussion - Concept Design	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS/PHJ/LW
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\n\t\t\t\t7 March - Sat \n\t\t\t\t9 am - 5 pm	\n\t\t\t\tIES VE - Workshop III	\n\t\t\t\tAPACHE-HVAC	\n\t\t\t\tJimmy Lee
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t9 Mar – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tStudio Discussion	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ/CS/LW
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t16 Mar – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tInterim Review Presentations - \n\t\t\t\tGroups 1 - 5 \n\t\t\t\t(30 mins/group)	\n\t\t\t\t10%	\n\t\t\t\tCS/PHJ/LW
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t23 Mar – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tStudio Discussion	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS/PHJ/LW
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t30 Mar – Mon \n\t\t\t\t7-10 pm	\n\t\t\t\tStudio Discussion	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tPHJ/CS/LW
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t11 April – Sat \n\t\t\t\t9am - 4pm	\n\t\t\t\tFINAL PROJECT PRESENTATIONS \n\t\t\t\t– Groups 1-5 \n\t\t\t\t(45 mins presn + 15 mins Q&A per group) \n\t\t\t\tPanels and PPT only	\n\t\t\t\tPresns – 10% \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS/PHJ/LW
\n\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\t15 April Wed	\n\t\t\t\tGroup and Individual Report Submissions	\n\t\t\t\tReports \n\t\t\t\tGrp –10% \n\t\t\t\tInd – 15% \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCS/PHJ/LW \n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tSem I	\n\t\t\t\tIndividual Assignment 1	\n\t\t\t\t25%
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\n\t\t\t\tInterim Review Presentations	\n\t\t\t\t10%
\n\t\t\t\tFinal Presentation	\n\t\t\t\t10%
\n\t\t\t\tFinal Report (Group + Ind)	\n\t\t\t\t25%

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tASHRAEHandbook – HVAC Systems and Equipment, 2008or latest version. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc. Atlanta, GA
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJan F. Kreider, Ari Rabl, Peter S. Curtiss, 2010. Heating and Cooling of Buildings: Design for Efficiency, Revised Second Edition
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. Energy standard for buildings except low-rise residential buildings. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc. Atlanta, GA
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tASHRAE, 2004.Advanced Energy Design Guide For Small Office Buildings. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc. Atlanta, GA
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 (or latest version). Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc. Atlanta, GA

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBuilding and Environment
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHVAC&R Research (ASHRAE)
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRenewable energy
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRenewable and Sustainable energy reviews
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t9 \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWed \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t18 Mar 2015 \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCKW D	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRenewable Energy Systems	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWed \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t25 Mar 2015 \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCKW D	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRenewable Energy Systems	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11 \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWed \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 Apr 2015 \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCKW D	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tProject Discussion and Review	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWed \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t15 Apr 2015 \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLSE/CKW D	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReading Week	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Submission and Uploading of Reports	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t29 January: \n\t\t\t\tBusiness opportunities presented by environmental, clean energy, sustainable development, and CSR and how companies are building these businesses	\n\t\t\t\tMr. Reidinger
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\nRoyal Dutch Shell Sustainability Report, http://www.shell.com/home/content/environment_society/reporting/s_reports/
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\nGE Corporate Citizenship website, http://www.ge.com/citizenship/index.html
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\n29 January
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\nLester Brown, 2009, Earth Policy Institute, "Plan B 4.0, Mobilizing to Save Civilization”
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\nDavid Sandlow, Assistant Secretary of Energy Policy and International Affairs, US Department of Energy, April 8, 2010, "China and the Clean Energy Opportunity".
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\nSuzlon Annual Report to Shareholders (Sustaining Development across 5 continents. 25 countries), http://www.suzlon.com/investors/annual_result.aspx?l1=6&l2=23&l3=42
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\nHyflux investor relations website, http://hyflux.listedcompany.com/home.html
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\n12 February
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\nReinhardt, Forest, 1999. “Bringing the Environment Down to Earth,” Harvard Business Review. July-August. page 149-157.
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\nEsty, Daniel and Andrew Winston, 2006. Green to Gold, Chapter 4, “Managing the Downside” and Chapter 5, “Building the Upside.” page 105-142.
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\nGraedel, Thomas and Jennifer Howard-Grenville, 2005. Chapter 1,“Technology and the
\n      Environment” and Chapter 2, Key Topics and Approaches in Greening the Industrial Facility
\n      page 1-22.
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\nGunningham, Neil and Darren Sinclair, 2002. “Regulating Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.”
\n            Chapter 2 in Leaders and Laggards: Next-Generation Environmental Regulation. Sheffield,
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\n5 March
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\nGraedel, Thomas and Braden Allenby, 2002. Industrial Ecology, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 2^nd edition. Chapter 15, “An Introduction to Life-cycle Assessment”, page 183-196
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\nChertow, Marian, 2007. Industrial Ecology in Asia: Barriers and Opportunities. Prepared for the Asian Development Bank, February 11, 2007
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\nWilliams Eric D. et al., 2002, “The 1.7kg Microchip: Energy and Material Use in the Production of Semiconductor Devices”, Environmental Science and Technology, 36, page.5504-5510
\n
\nO’Rourke, D et al., 1996, “Industrial Ecology: A Critical Review”, Int. J. of Environment and Pollution, Vol.6, No.2/1
\n
\n19 March
\n
\nLowe, Ernest A., 2001. Eco-Industrial Park Handbook for Asian Developing Countries, Draft
\n            Report to Asian Development Bank, Environment Department, March 28, 2001, Chapter 1,
\n            “Introduction to Eco-Industrial Parks.” Page 1-11.
\n
\nChertow, Marian. 2007. “‘Uncovering’ Industrial Symbiosis.” Journal of Industrial Ecology, Vol 11(1):11-30, 2007. Available at: http://www.mitpressjournals.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1162/jiec.2007.1110?cookieSet=1
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\nGraedel, Thomas and Braden Allenby, 2002. Industrial Ecology, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall. 2^nd edition. Chapter 1, “Humanity and Environment”, page 1-16
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\n2 April
\n
\nPaquette, Julie, 2005. “The Supply Chain Response to Environmental Pressures
\nDiscussion Paper.” Supply Chain 2020 - MIT, June.   Available at: http://ctl.mit.edu/public/sc2020_environmental_pressures_discussion_paper.pdf
\n
\nIKEA 2006 Social and Environmental Responsibility Report available at
\nhttp://www.ikea.com/ms/en_AU/about_ikea/social_environmental/IKEA_SER_2006.pdf
\n
\nEsty, Daniel and Andrew Winston, 2006. Green to Gold, Introduction, Chapter 8”Redesigning your World”, page 195-205,
\n
\n
\n9 April
\n
\nEsty, Daniel and Andrew Winston, 2006. Green to Gold, Chapter 3, “Who’s Behind the Green Wave”, page 65-104; Chapter 10, “Why Environmental Initiatives Fail”, page 235-259,
\n
\nKua H.W., 2007, “Information Flow and Its Significance in Coherently Integrated Policymaking for Promoting Energy Efficiency”, Policy Analysis, Environmental Science and Technology, Vol.41, No.9, page 3047-3054
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\nSchedule
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\n\t\t\t\tPart 1: Inter-Asia Connections and Movements
\n\t\t\t\tJan 14	\n\t\t\t\t Goh & Abraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 21	\n\t\t\t\t Goh & Abraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 28	\n\t\t\t\tAbraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tFeb 4	\n\t\t\t\tAbraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 11	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAbraham \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 18	\n\t\t\t\tno class	\n\t\t\t\tChinese New Year
\n\t\t\t\tMid-Term Break
\n\t\t\t\tMar 4	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAbraham \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 11	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Abraham \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tPart 2 New Foundations and Formations:
\n\t\t\t\t 18	\n\t\t\t\t Goh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 25	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tApril 1	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 8	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 15	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t

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\n","Order":4},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"Prof Goh and I will finalize the syllabus over the next two weeks. Currently our thinking is as follows. We want to begin by thinking about "inter asia connections and movements" and follow up by considering "new formations and new foundations". The larger problematic we are engaged in is as follows. We are all (too?) familiar with the critique of the West in all its various guises, from Said and Chakrabarti to Naoki Sakai and the "Asian Values" debates in all its guises.
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\nHence, what we want to shift our attention to is the mutual shaping of ideas and politics across non-typical formations (social sciences and the arts) within and across the Global South. Hence, we want to begin with the discussions initiated by Chen Kuan-Hsing (Asia as Method) and Parth Chatterjee (Politics of the Governed). We will follow those familiar pieces with work by Lydia Liu (Clash of Empires) and Wang Hui (Politics of Imagining Asia) and Prasenjit Duara's new book (Crisis of Global Modernity) and some other texts TBD. We then want to move to a more rigorous understanding of the politics of knowledge production and emerging claims to the universal that are not founded on spatial difference, but that neverthess take the contemporary global condition and difference seriously. Among the readings we are considering are works by Michel-Rolph Trouillot, Susan Buck-Morss, Slavoj Zizek, Alain Badiou, Bruno Latour, and others.
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\nStudents will be expected to participate fully in the discussions. There will also be short written assignments, including book reviews, bibliographies, and possibly a term paper.
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\nTentative Readings
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\n\tCAS6101 Asian Studies in Asia

\nSemester 2, AY2015/16
\nWednesdays 6:30-9:30pm
\nLecturers: A/P Itty Abraham and A/P Goh Beng Lan
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\n\tEVALUATION

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\nContinuing Assessment 100 %
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\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\tEssay 1 (5000 words)	\n\t\t\t\t 40%
\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\tEssay 2 (5000 words	\n\t\t\t\t 40%
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\tParticipation	\n\t\t\t\t 20%
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t100%

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\nAssignment 1:
\nWrite an essay critically analyzing the following two articles in reference to each other and the module readings.Maximum length: 4,000 words.Due: March 18.
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\n\t\tArjun Appadurai, “Patriotism and its Futures,” from Modernity At Large
\n\t\tKwame Anthony Appiah, “Cosmopolitan Patriots,” in Critical Inquiry. 23, 3, 617-639.

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\nAssignment 2: TBA
\nSchedule
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\n\t\t\t\tJan 14	\n\t\t\t\t Goh & Abraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 21	\n\t\t\t\t Goh & Abraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 28	\n\t\t\t\tAbraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tFeb 4	\n\t\t\t\tAbraham	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 11	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAbraham, \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 18	\n\t\t\t\tno class	\n\t\t\t\tChinese New Year
\n\t\t\t\tMid-Term Break
\n\t\t\t\tMar 4	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAbraham \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 11	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAbraham \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tPart 2 New Foundations and Formations:
\n\t\t\t\t 18	\n\t\t\t\t Goh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 25	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tApril 1	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 8	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t 15	\n\t\t\t\tGoh	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t

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\nPart I. Inter-Asia Connections and Movements
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\nJan 14.Inter-Asian Dialogue
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\nChen Kuan-Hsing, Asia as Method: Towards Deimperialization. Chs. 2, 5.
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\nAshis Nandy, “A New Cosmopolitanism: Towards a Dialogue of Asian Civilisations,” in Trajectories: Inter Asian Cultural Studies, ed., by Chen Kuan-Hsing
\nJan 14.Inter-Asian Histories
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\nGoh, Beng Lan, “Moving Theory and Methods in Southeast Asian Studies’ in Methodology and Research Practice in Southeast Asian Studies, Mikko Huotari, Jürgen Rüland and Judith Schlehe, eds. London: Palgrave macmillan, 2014, pp. 27-44.
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\nJan 21 Inter-Asian Histories
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\nCeymil Aydin, The Politics of Anti-Westernism in Asia: Visions of World Order in Pan Islamic and Pan Asian Thought, pp. 1-125.
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\nStuart Hall, “When was the ‘Postcolonial’: Thinking at the Limit” in The Postcolonial Question, ed., Iain Chambers and Lidia Curti.
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\nJan. 28.“Asia” and the Its Futures
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\nWang Hui, The Politics of Imagining Asia.Chs. 1, 4, 6.
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\nGoh Beng Lan, “Uncertainties, Perils and Hope of an Asian century: A view from Southeast Asia,” Cultural Dynamics (forthcoming, July 2015).
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\nFebruary 4.Translation as Inter-connection
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\nLydia H. Liu, The Clash of Empires: The Invention of China in Modern World Making.Chaps. 2, 4.
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\nFebruary 11.Transnational Encounters(of a Jihadi Kind)
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\nFaisal Devji, Landscapes of the Jihad.Chaps. 1, 3, 6
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\nFeb. 18 Chinese New Year holiday
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\nFeb. 25.Recess Week
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\nMarch 4.Asian Universals and the Environment
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\nPrasenjit Duara, The Crisis of Global Modernity.Chapters TBD
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\nMarch 11. Asian Undergrounds and Illicit Spaces
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\nTim Harper, “Singapore, 1915, and the Birth of the Asian Underground,” Modern Asian Studies, 47, 6 (2013)
\nKris Manjapra, “Communist Internationalism and Transcolonial Recognition,” in Cosmopolitan Thought Zones: South Asia and the Global Circulation of Ideas, ed., Sugata Bose and Kris Manjapra.
\nNico Slate, “A Colored Cosmopolitanism: Cedric Dover’s Reading of the Afro-Asian World,” in Bose and Manjapra.
\nRobert Vitalis, “The Midnight Rise of Kwame Nkrumah and other Fables of Bandung (Ban Doong)” Humanity, 4, 2 (2013).
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\nPart 2. New Foundations and Formations
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\nMarch 18.Alterity & Poverty of Critical Thought
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\nVinay Lal, 2002. Empire of knowledge: Culture and Plurality in the Global Economy, Pluto Press. Chapter 1, Reckoning with the new millennium
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\nAckbar Abbas. 2008. “Poor Theory and New Chinese Cinema: Jia Zhangke’s ‘Still Life To Speak’”, CTI Public Lecture, December 3. <http://www.humanities.uci.edu/critical/pdf/AbbasPoorTheoryStillLife.pdf>
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\nGoh, Beng Lan, “Moving Theory and Methods in Southeast Asian Studies’ in Methodology and Research Practice in Southeast Asian Studies, Mikko Huotari, Jürgen Rüland and Judith Schlehe, eds. London: Palgrave macmillan, 2014, pp. 27-44.
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\nMarch 25. Rethinking History: Universal, Cultural and/or Planetary?
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\nBuck-Morss Susan, 2009. Hegel, Haiti and Universal History, Pittsburgh University Press, Parts 1 & 2/Buck-Morrs Susan, 2000. “Haiti and Hegel”, Critical Inquiry, Vol. 26, No. 4 (Summer, 2000), pp. 821-865.
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\nDipesh Chakrabarty, “Climate and Capital: On Conjoined Histories”, Critical Inquiry, Vol. 41, No. 1 (Autumn 2014), pp. 1-23.
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\nTu Weiming, 2001. “The Ecological Turn in New Confucian Humanism: Implications for China and the World,” Daedalus, Vol. 130, No. 4, Religion and Ecology: Can the Climate Change? (Fall, 2001), pp. 243-264
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\nSlavov Zizek, 2008. “Nature and Its Discontents,” SubStance, Vol. 37, No. 3, Issue 117: The Political Animal (2008), pp. 37-72
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\nLeigh Kathryn Jenco, 207. "What Does Heaven Ever Say?" A Methods-centered Approach to Cross-cultural Engagement”, The American Political Science Review, Vol. 101, No. 4 (Nov., 2007), pp. 741-755.
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\nApril 1. New criticality: Equality of Intelligence
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\nJacques Ranciere, 1991, The Ignorant Schoolmaster: Five Lessons in Intellectual Emancipation, trans. Kristin Ross, Stanford University Press: pp. vii-xxiii, Chapters 1 & 2, pp. 1-43.
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\nJean-Philippe Deranty, 2010. “Introduction: A journey in Equality” in Jacques Ranciere: Key Concepts, Deranty ed. Durham: Acumen, pp. 1-14.
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\nYves Citton, 2010, “The Ignorant Schoolmaster”: Knowledge and Authority,” in Jean-Philippe Deranty, ibid, pp. 25-38.
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\nApril 8 New Subjects: Situation/Agency?
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\nBadiou, Alain, 2005. Being and Event, trans. Olivier Feltham, London & USA: Bloomsbury Academic, “ Mediation 1. The One and the Multiple: A priori conditions of any possible ontology”
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\nJ. D. Dewsbury, 2007. “Unthinking Subjects: Alain Badiou and the Event of Thought in Thinking Politics,” Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, New Series, Vol. 32, No. 4 (Oct.,2007), pp. 443-459
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\n Slavoj Zizek, 2009. First as Tragedy then as Farce, UK: Verso, Chapter 2: “The Communist Hypothesis”.
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\nAdrian Johnston, 2010. “Review: Badiou, Žižek, and Political Transformations: The Cadence of Change by Geoff Pfeifer”, Human Studies, Vol. 33, No. 2/3 (December 2010), pp. 359-364.
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\nApril 15 Reconfiguring the Emancipated: Aesthetics and Communities
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\nNicolas Bourriaud, 2009. The Radicant, New York: Lukas & Sternberg, Introduction and Altermodernity
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\nJacques Ranciere, 2011. The Emancipated Spectator, trans. Gregory Elliot, London & UK: Verso, Chapters 1 & 2.
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\nThe PhD dissertation constitutes an original contribution to scholarship. Graduate students embarking on their dissertation research face the challenge of determining how that originality can be established.
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\nOriginality can be established by the very fact that one's research project is completely new, but this is rarely the case. Scholars often find themselves writing on the same subject but contribute to the understanding of a topic through their (very often) different interpretations. As a result, originality is established by one’s methodology, conceptualization, or use of sources.
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\nDemonstrating that one’s research is original is often reached by showing that a different method of analysis will be attempted. By asking different questions, employing different data, reading sources in different ways, or emphasizing different aspects of a topic, graduate students can contribute to the ongoing conversation of that particular subject---but understanding the characteristics of that conversation is required before joining it.
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\nThe ability to discuss how previous scholarship has contributed to the understanding of a particular topic, issue, or problem is thus an essential skill of the future scholar. PhD students in Asian Studies are required to establish that they know the relevant scholarship associated with their topic at their Qualifying Exam, which marks a graduate student’s mastery of the existing literature and their proposal to make an original contribution to it.
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\nCompiling the research bibliography, writing the literature review essay, and framing the research proposal are three crucial skills in PhD training that help students discover an original approach or the intellectual spaces within which new research projects can be pursued. Attaining mastery of the existing literature on a particular topic/subject not only enables Asian Studies students to identify what trajectories have/have not been pursued by earlier scholars, but it also introduces PhD students to ideas, methods, and sources that might be usefully adopted for their own projects.
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\nThis module provides students with the opportunity to compile a PhD standard bibliography, literature review essay, and research proposal.","Order":1},{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"
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\nThe seminar prepares students for the various stages of dissertation research they will undertake as part of the CAS PhD program. It provides students with the capability to fashion their research projects in relation to existing scholarship on (a) transnational Asian Studies and (b) relevant area-studies literature from two cultural zones (South, East, Southeast, and Northeast Asia)
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\nStudents who successfully complete the module will learn how to initiate, develop, and manage a serious research project from inception to presentation. See the “Teaching Mode” section for a breakdown of the module and its main components.
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\n\t\tTimely submission of weekly assignments and exercises are crucial for successful progression betweek Weeks 3-8.
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\nPre-research. Students will need to come to class with a working draft of their original research proposal that was submitted for acceptance into NUS or any other recent proposal concerning their current research. Students at the MA level may be at a disadvantage as the majority of the students taking this module will have completed the MA and will have already constructed a draft proposal.
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\nObtaining Endnote software. Using Endnote software is highly recommended, although the library’s search engine does some of the same things. But in the long run, Endnote does much more automatically so it should be downloaded from the Computer Centre by Week 2.","Order":3},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"
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\n\t\tThe first consists of an extensive and intensive search and compilation of a Master bibliography (using Endnote) focused on the student’s particular topic, following standard library science methodology and online technology. Each week you will be required to turn in a section of what will become part of your dissertation bibliography.
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 6	\n\t\t\t\t17-2	\n\t\t\t\tCompilation Bib Search	\n\t\t\t\tFootnotes, Endnotes, Bibliographies I	\n\t\t\t\tMeeting Room
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 3	\n\t\t\t\t27^th Jan 2015	\n\t\t\t\tBib Draft I: List of all books in the NUS Central Library and NUS special collections on your topic
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 6	\n\t\t\t\t17^th Feb 2015	\n\t\t\t\tBib Draft IV: List of works based on the footnotes and bibliographies of each of the books on your bibliography. Add especially those articles and books not on your original master bibliography. I expect to see a tons of articles not found from your first online search on Week 4. This is to be done manually.
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 7	\n\t\t\t\t3rd March 2015	\n\t\t\t\tBib Draft V: A list of relevant works taken from each of your articles’ footnotes and bibliographies. This is to be done manually.
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 9	\n\t\t\t\t17^th March 2015	\n\t\t\t\t(Nil. Work on Literature Review)
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 10	\n\t\t\t\t24^th March 2015	\n\t\t\t\t(Nil. Work on Literature Review)
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 11	\n\t\t\t\t^{31st March 2015}	\n\t\t\t\t(Nil. Work on Literature Review)
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 13	\n\t\t\t\t14^th April 2015	\n\t\t\t\tPresentation of Literature Review
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\nLiterature Review Essay: The literature review essay will be an analysis of the existing literature based on the works compiled in the Master Bibliography. Students will have to consult the works referred to in their bibliographies in order to write an essay that explores how scholars have approached, debated, and understood the topic under examination. The Literature Review Essay should address the different contexts within which scholars were writing, the types of sources they consulted, the frameworks they adopted, the different interpretations that emerged, and the conclusions they offered. A distinguishing feature of the Literature Review Essay will be to demonstrate how your comparative approach or trans-regional perspective fits within or departs from the existing scholarship. This will be assessed by the quality of the writing, the quality of the anlysis, and the breadth of works that are examined. Literature reviews will be expected to assess the bibliographical materials within the broader field of trans-regional Asian Studies and the intellectual development of their particular area-studies regions (see guide for details).
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\n\t\tThere is a Writing Workshop for the Literature Review on 30th January 2015.

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\nResearch Proposal: Based on the construction of a new bibliography and more comprehensive literature review section, students will update their PhD Dissertation Research Proposal based on the template adopted by the CAS program. Students should find opportunity to rethink their early research proposals based on the more expansive bibliography and the intellectual trends discussed in the Literature Review Essay. Remember that a PhD is supposed to be an original contribution to the existing literature on the topic. By taking command of your sources (at least those in English) you will have a better opportunity to identify the gaps in the literature and the intellectual spaces within which your research might fit.
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\nThe FASS Writing Center has focused workshops scheduled for this semsester that are highly recommended. These components will contribute to this module and your research proposal that will include Lit Review and Methodology sections.
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e-Tutorials: Total of 10 intelligent, interactive web-based Tutorials to be completed for self-paced practice of solving problems in Statics and Mechanics of Materials that are rated to be of standard difficulty level.
t2l-Tutorials: Total of 4 Teach-To-Learn Tutorials for scheduled F2F discussion of typical real-world engineering problems between assigned student-teacher and fellow students.
Bridge Design Project: Teams of 4 students to perform a preliminary design for a truss bridge to be spanned over Singapore River. A group report on the objective, design factors, calculations and proposed design of the bridge is to be submitted. Each team is also required to make a presentation in a F2F tutorial session.
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Week 03 \r\n\t\t\t26 Jan – 30 Jan 2015	Truss Structures	e-Tutorial 2 \r\n\t\t\t26 Jan – 09 Feb
Week 04 \r\n\t\t\t02 Feb – 06 Feb 2015	Frame/Machine Structures	e-Tutorial 3 \r\n\t\t\t02 Feb – 16 Feb
Week 05 \r\n\t\t\t09 Feb – 13 Feb 2015	Cables, Friction	e-Tutorial 4 \r\n\t\t\t09 Feb – 23 Feb
Week 06 \r\n\t\t\t16 Feb – 20 Feb 2015	Axially-Loaded Members	e-Tutorial 5 \r\n\t\t\t16 Feb – 02 Mar
Week 07 \r\n\t\t\t23 Feb – 27 Feb 2015	Torsional Members	e-Tutorial 6 \r\n\t\t\t23 Feb – 09 Mar
Week 08 \r\n\t\t\t02 Mar – 06 Mar 2015	Flexural Members	e-Tutorial 7 \r\n\t\t\t02 Mar – 16 Mar
Week 09 \r\n\t\t\t09 Mar – 13 Mar 2015	Stress/Strain Due to Bending	e-Tutorial 8 \r\n\t\t\t09 Mar – 23 Mar
Week 10 \r\n\t\t\t16 Mar – 20 Mar 2015	Deflection of Beams	e-Tutorial 9 \r\n\t\t\t16 Mar – 30 Mar
Recess Week \r\n\t\t\t23 Mar – 27 Mar 2015		e-Tutorial 10 \r\n\t\t\t23 Mar – 06 Apr
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Week 01 \r\n\t\t\t30 Mar – 03 Apr 2015	Statics of Particles
Week 02 \r\n\t\t\t06 Apr – 10 Apr 2015	Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
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Week 05 \r\n\t\t\t27 Apr – 01 May 2015	Cables, Friction	t2l-Tutorial 2
Week 06 \r\n\t\t\t04 May – 08 May 2015	Axially-Loaded Members
Week 07 \r\n\t\t\t11 May – 15 May 2015	Torsional Members	t2l-Tutorial 3
Week 08 \r\n\t\t\t18 May – 22 May 2015	Flexural Members
Quiz (All topics in Statics, Stress/Strain, Axially-Loaded Members) \r\n\t\t\ton Sat 23 May 2015 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Week 09 \r\n\t\t\t25 May – 29 May 2015	Stress/Strain Due to Bending	Bridge Design \r\n\t\t\tProject Presentation
Week 10 \r\n\t\t\t01 Jun – 05 Jun 2015	Deflection of Beams	t2l-Tutorial 4
Reading Week \r\n\t\t\t06 Jun – 14 Jun 2015
Examination (All Topics) \r\n\t\t\tFri 19 June 2015, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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\r\n\t\tProject: Using computer spreadsheet, students will be assigned a project which will make use of the models and concepts taught, and implement them in way suitable for usage.
\r\n\t\tTutorials: Assignment of reading, homework and project work

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\r\n\tSoil models

\r\nSoil behaviour; Winkler soil, Pasternak soil, continuum model; theory of elasticity. (3 hour)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tMethods of analysis

\r\nAnalytical solutions; methods of undetermined parameters: collocation, subdomain, least square, Galerkin method; energy method; finite difference method; finite element method. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tBeams and rafts on elastic foundations

\r\nBeams and rafts on Winkler soil and soil continuum; evaluation of subgrade parameters. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPiles subject to torsion, axial and lateral loads

\r\nLinear analysis: Winkler soil, soil continuum (elastic theory); nonlinear analysis: t-z and p-y curves, elasto-plastic behaviour; soil parameters. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPile groups subject to axial, lateral and moment loading

\r\nMethod of analysis; linear and nonlinear soil behaviour. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tDynamic loads on piles

\r\nMethod of analysis; steady-state response; transient response; pile driving analysis by the wave equation. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tCase studies

\r\nAnalysis of some reported case histories to illustrate the application of the above techniques. (6 hours)
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\r\nQuizzes and examinations
\r\nOne final examination
\r\nBreak up of CA and final assessment
\r\nCA 50% and final assessment 50%
\r\n
\r\n Schedule assignments/quizzes/projects/papers
\r\nTwo mini projects will be given, one after the 5^th week and the second after the 11^th week. Quiz is arranged at the middle of the course.
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAppreciate the design and construction issues and concepts for pile foundation
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAppreciate the roles of models and their limitations for analysis and design
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAble to estimate appropriate soil parameters for various models
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAble to analyse and design pile foundations
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAble to prepare an engineering report

\r\n\t\t\t

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\r\nGraduate students: Background in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering","Order":2},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"

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\r\n\t\tProject: Using case studies or computer-aided software, students will design or appraise the design of pile foundation under complex loading and boundary conditions. Each student will be assigned to permanent groups of 3-5 students. Homework assignments will be designated to form part of the group project. Professional level submissions expected
\r\n\t\tTutorials: Assignment of reading, homework and project work

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\r\n\tBearing capacity and settlement

\r\nBearing capacity and settlement of single pile and pile group, rock-socketed piles, soil parameters for pile design and factor of safety, pile subject to uplift loads, buckling of slender piles, structural design of piles. (9 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tLaterally loaded piles

\r\nCapacity and displacement of single pile and pile group subject to lateral loading. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPile subject to ground movement

\r\nNegative skin friction, piles in soil undergoing lateral movement.
\r\n(6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPiles in difficult ground

\r\nPiles in difficult ground: limestone, micro-piles. (3 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tFoundations for marine structures

\r\nDesign loads, berthing structures and jetties, raked piles. (3 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tConstruction related problems

\r\nEffects of installation of piles, construction methods and problems.
\r\n(3 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPile driving analysis and dynamic testing

\r\nWave equation analysis, dynamic test, statnamic test, integrity testing. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tStatic pile tests

\r\nStatic pile load tests, Osterberg cell pile load test, pile instrumentation. (3 hours)
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\r\n\tBearing capacity and settlement

\r\n\tLaterally loaded piles

\r\nCapacity and displacement of single pile and pile group subject to lateral loading. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPile subject to ground movement

\r\nNegative skin friction, piles in soil undergoing lateral movement.
\r\n(6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPiles in difficult ground

\r\nPiles in difficult ground: limestone, micro-piles. (3 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tFoundations for marine structures

\r\nDesign loads, berthing structures and jetties, raked piles. (3 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tConstruction related problems

\r\nEffects of installation of piles, construction methods and problems.
\r\n(3 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tPile driving analysis and dynamic testing

\r\nWave equation analysis, dynamic test, statnamic test, integrity testing. (6 hours)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tStatic pile tests

\r\nStatic pile load tests, Osterberg cell pile load test, pile instrumentation. (3 hours)
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\r\nQuizzes and examinations
\r\n1 quiz/design project/assignment and one final examination
\r\nBreak up of CA and final assessment
\r\nCA 40% and final assessment 60%
\r\nSchedule assignments/quizzes/projects/papers
\r\nFor project, letter grades will be assigned based on performance relative to classmates and performance in comparison to lecturers' expectation. Quiz/design project/assignment will be arranged at the middle of the course.
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OBJECTIVES

\r\n

Students will learn to design retaining wall and strutting systems for excavation work. They shall learn the safety, economy and construction issues related to deep xcavation. At the end of the lessons, students are expected to produce acceptable technical designs for wall and strutting structures, components for excavation construction, and have an ability to use modern engineering tools for design.

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INTENDED OUTCOME

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· Students shall develop the capability to produce acceptable design for strutting support systems and retaining walls and their critical components using design tables and computer analysis tools.

\r\n

· Students will understand the safety and construction issues related to the excavation construction.

\r\n

· Students will have an ability to use modern engineering tools for the design of such structures.

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Key information (inclusive of theories and methods) made available through lectures

\r\n

Assignment of readings, projects & homework.

\r\n

Lessons learned from collapses

\r\n

Case Studies and problem based learning.

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\r\n\tLecture and project schedules for CE5112
\r\n\tInstructors: Richard LIEW J Y / TAN See Chee

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\r\n\tEamil: ceeljy@nus.edu.sg / tan.see.chee@cpgcorp.com.sg
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\r\n\t\t\t\t22 Jan Tue	\r\n\t\t\t\t Lecture 3 by Richard Liew
\r\n\t\t\t\t26 Jan Sat	\r\n\t\t\t\t Lecture 4 by Richard Liew
\r\n\t\t\t\t29 Jan Tue	\r\n\t\t\t\tLecture 5: Consultation and discussions by Richard Liew
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\r\n\t\t\t\t05 March	\r\n\t\t\t\tLecture 1 by Tan See Chee
\r\n\t\t\t\t12 March	\r\n\t\t\t\t Lecture 2 by Tan See Chee
\r\n\t\t\t\t19 March	\r\n\t\t\t\t Lecture 3 by Tan See Chee
\r\n\t\t\t\t26 March	\r\n\t\t\t\tLecture 4 by Tan See Chee
\r\n\t\t\t\t02 April	\r\n\t\t\t\tLecture 5 by Tan See Chee
\r\n\t\t\t\t09 April	\r\n\t\t\t\t Part II: Project Presentation (design of retaining wall) & final report
\r\n\t\t\t\t?? April	\r\n\t\t\t\tFinal Exam

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Steel Strutting Design (12 hours)

\r\n

Limit state design; restrained beam, unrestrained beam, web bearing and buckling; tension members; compression members; beam columns; bolted and welded connections; design of strutting components; strutting layout design; temporary platform; design against progressive collapse; lesson learnt from collapse investigations

\r\n

Retaining wall design (12 hours)

\r\n

Projects: Cut & Cover Station Excavation (12 hours)

\r\n

The design of traffic decking, diaphragm wall and strutting supporting system using the bottom-up and/or top-down construction of the Main Station Excavation.

\r\n

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Grade weights: Project 1: 20%, Project 2: 20%; final examination (open book) 60%

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\r\n\t\t\t\tExamples are not just for demonstration of procedure but results discussed to cover finite element concepts for bette understanding.
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\n\tPrerequisites: EE3204 - Computer Communication Networks I
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\n\tIf you are an exchange student, you must have basic knowledge of computer networks like Local Area Networks, Ethernet, Wireless Networks, IP addressing, basic principles of IP routing, ICMP, ARP, DHCP, TCP and UDP.
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\n\tPre-Clusions: CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks, CS3103 Computer Networks & Protocols and CS3103L Computer Networks Laboratory
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\n\tModular Credits: 4.0 MC

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\nLectures: (Weekly) Lectures are designed to impart necessary theoretical knowledge required to do the lab experiments.
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\nTutorials: (Alternate Weeks) Tutorials comprises of student presentations and discussions on project/assignments.
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\nLabs: (Weekly) Laboratory sessions with periodic briefing spread out throughout the course. Students will be given a quiz to assess their knowledge on the topic and preparedness before they start each experiment.
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\nThere is NO webcast or podcast for this course. For make-up lectures (if any), we may arrange for webcast.
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\nSolutions/Answers for the Quiz questions will NOT be published/given. You should find the answers by doing the experiment and/or discussing with the tutors after receiving the graded quiz papers. You are also encouraged to use the ivle-forum to discuss the answers with your classmates.","Order":3},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

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\n\t\t\t\tWEEKLY SCHEDULE
\n\t\t\t\tWeek #	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment	\n\t\t\t\tRemarks
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 1	\n\t\t\t\tNo LAB \n\t\t\t\tLecture: Introduction, An example of TCP/IP protocols, IP Addressing	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2	\n\t\t\t\tNo LAB \n\t\t\t\tLecture: ARP, DCHP, VLAN	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 3	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1: Wireshark (Ethereal) and Internet Address Configuration \n\t\t\t\tLecture: DNS \n\t\t\t\tTutorial: DNS, ARP, DHCP, VLAN	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 2: Configure DHCP \n\t\t\t\tLecture: Client/Server Application Development & Introduction to Application Layer Protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP...) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial: eLearning : Application Layer Protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP...) -- Lecture will be delivered through eLearning tools in ivle.	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment 1 out
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 5	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 3: Configure VLAN \n\t\t\t\tLecture: Socket Programming and Application Layer Protocols - Demo \n\t\t\t\tTutorial: Project Briefing	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment 1 Due \n\t\t\t\tAssignment 2 Out
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 6	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 4: Domain Name System \n\t\t\t\tLecture/Tutorial: (No lecture, No Tutorial - CNY Break)	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tMid term Break
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 7	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 5: Basic Router Configuration using CISCO Routers (Static Routing) and RIP Protocol \n\t\t\t\tLecture: Internet Security (Part I) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment 2 Due \n\t\t\t\t\tProject Proposal Due \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 8	\n\t\t\t\tE-LEARNING (no face-to-face lecture, lab, tutorial) \n\t\t\t\tLecture: eLearning Week : Project Proposal Discussion & Review \n\t\t\t\tLecture/Virtual Class (WebEx) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial: Project Proposal Presentation (ShowNtell)	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment 3 Out [wireshark, SSL, PGP...]
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 9	\n\t\t\t\tASSIGNMENT 2- Demo and Interview (During LAB hour) \n\t\t\t\tLecture/Tutorial: Internet Security (Part I) & Internet Security (Part II)	\n\t\t\t\tProject Prototype Due
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 10	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 6: TCP and its performance \n\t\t\t\tLecture: Multimedia and SIP & Project Prototype Presentation	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 11	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 7: IPSec-VPN \n\t\t\t\tLecture/Tutorial: (No lecture, No Tutorial)	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment 3 Due
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 12 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 8: VoIP with SIP \n\t\t\t\tLecture: Wireless Protocol and 802.11a/b/g \n\t\t\t\tTutorial: PROJECT Presentation	\n\t\t\t\tProject Submission Due
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 13 \n\t\t\t\t\tTest Week (End-of-Module Test) \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 9: Wireless LAN Lab \n\t\t\t\tPROJECT Presentation (During Lecture and Tutorial Hours) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tTest [Please see below for date, time and venue]

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\n\t\t\t\t\tProgramming LAB 1*
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\n\t\t\t\t\tEmbedded Systems Teaching Lab 2
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\n\t\t\t\t\t*Pls assemble at Main Venue 15mins early.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tOnline Quiz-
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\n* As the test is conducted online, punctuality is very very important. ","Order":4},{"ID":"5e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Synopsis","Description":"

\n\tLab Etiquettes:

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\n\t\t\t\tLaboratory meets	\n\t\t\t\t10 sessions of 2 hours each. Please see the lab schedule for details.
\n\t\t\t\tLaboratory groups	\n\t\t\t\tFor all the experiments, students in each lab session are to work as groups of 2. Each group of student will be assigned a group number within their session.
\n\t\t\t\tLaboratory location	\n\t\t\t\tCOM1-B1-02 (Data Comm Lab 1)
\n\t\t\t\tLaboratory registration	\n\t\t\t\tEach student should register for lab session individually using the On-line registration system.
\n\t\t\t\tLaboratory policy	\n\t\t\t\tAttendance, punctuality, preparedness and discipline are very important ingredients for working in the CS3103 lab. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tNO MAKEUP LAB SESSIONS WILL BE ENTERTAINED. In case you miss a lab for a valid reason, you must join in the same week with another group after taking permission from the lab instructor. \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tLate comers policy	\n\t\t\t\tLate comers to the lab will be penalized as follows: \n\t\t\t\t15 mins 20% off the lab weightage for that expt \n\t\t\t\t30 mins 50% off the lab weightage for that expt \n\t\t\t\t45 mins No credit for that lab experiment.
\n\t\t\t\tCheating Policy	\n\t\t\t\tStudents are encouraged to discuss their lab experiment and results with others. However, the lab questionnaire which is turned in must have been produced by the student group themselves. If any cheating in way of copying is noticed, no credit may be given for the submission. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tNote that bringing past year questionnaires into the laboratory is also considered as cheating. \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tLab Questionnaire	\n\t\t\t\tWe have observed in the past that many student groups spend a lot of time in capturing screen to produce a cosmetically good looking report, without spending enough time to understand the basics of networking. Students seem to work towards the goal of writing a beautiful report. This really defeats the purpose of having lab sessions, where we expect students to explore new ways of connecting, try new options with network commands, etc. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tInstead of writing a lab report for each experiment, a lab questionnaire containing simple questions relevant to the experiment is given. All groups must answer the questions during the lab session itself and return the questionnaire before leaving the lab. \n\t\t\t
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\n\tThe syllabus comprises of:Hands-on experiments relating to,

\n\t\tWireshark (Ethereal) and Static IP Addresses
\n\t\tConfigure DHCP and VLAN
\n\t\tICMP
\n\t\tWireless Protocol and IPSec (VPN)
\n\t\tBasic Router Configuration using CISCO Routers (Static Routing) and RIP Protocol
\n\t\tNetwork Setup using CISCO Routers and OSPF Protocol, Basic Firewall setup
\n\t\tMulticast Protocols
\n\t\tTCP and its performance, SSL
\n\t\tDomain Name System
\n\t\tVoIP with SIP

\nNote: It is NOT in order. For the weekly order of experiments, please refer to 'weekly schedule' given above.\n

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\n\tAssessment comprises of attendance, observation on student's participation, weekly-quiz, lab sheet (contains set of simple questions relevent to each lab) and test.

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\n\t\t\t\tLab Sheet / Questionnaire *	\n\t\t\t\t30
\n\t\t\t\tPre-lab Quiz	\n\t\t\t\t10
\n\t\t\t\tProgramming Project / Assignment	\n\t\t\t\t30 (one group-project and two or three individual-assignments)
\n\t\t\t\tTest (closed-book)	\n\t\t\t\t30

\n\t* Please refer to 'Late comers policy' under 'Synopsis' column.
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\n\t\tLecture/Class: 1 hr per week

\n\t\tTutorial/Class: 0.5 hr per week
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\n\t\tPreparatory work: 3 hrs per week
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\n\tCG3204L Pre-Lab Readings (Weekly)

\n\tNote: It is NOT in order. For the weekly order of experiments, please refer to 'weekly schedule' at the ivle->course homepage (if you are accessing this from ivle, then 'weekly schedule' should be in the beginning of this page).

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\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\tConfigure DHCP and VLAN	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDHCP \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIBM Red Book - Section 3.7 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Section 18.2 and 18.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (5th Ed)- Section 4.4.2 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (6th Ed)- Section 4.4.2 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tVLAN \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (5th Ed)- Section 5.6.5 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (6th Ed)- Section 5.4.4 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCISCO Catalyst 2900xl_3500xl VLAN \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCISCO IOS Command Reference (IOS is the operating system in CISCO switches and routers) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\tICMP [and, HW: SSL Experiment]	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tICMP Message Types \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 6.1 & 6.2 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tICMP Echo Request/Reply \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 7.2 Ping Program \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tICMP Time Exceeded, ICMP Port Unreachable \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 8.2 & 8.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tICMP Host and Network Unreachable \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 9.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tICMP Redirect \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 9.5 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tICMP \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan Secion 9.2 & 9.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tICMP \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross - Section 4.4.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSSL \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (3rd Ed)- Sections 8.8.2 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (4th Ed) - Section 8.6 (Updated) \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Secion 30.2 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\tWireless Protocol and IPSec (VPN)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWLAN \n\t\t\t\t\t\thttp://wireless.ictp.it/school_2003/lectures/ermanno/802.11_Architecture.ppt (**** Very Important slides to go through before attending the lab) \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Section 3.2 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (6th Ed)- Chapter 6 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIPSec-VPN \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tForouzan Section 30.1 \n\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (6th Ed)- Section 8.7 \n\t\t\t\t\tIKE: http://www.ciscopress.com/articles/article.asp?p=25474&seqNum=7 \n\t\t\t\t\tIKE: http://www.networksorcery.com/enp/protocol/ike.htm \n\t\t\t\t\tIKE: http://www.net130.com/tutorial/cisco-pdf/4T_IKE_Bcamp.pdf \n\t\t\t\t\tISAKMP: http://www.networksorcery.com/enp/protocol/isakmp.htm \n\t\t\t\t\tIKE: http://www.juniper.net/techpubs/software/junos-security/junos-security95/junos-security-swconfig-security/ipsec-packet-processing-overview.html#tunnel-mode-overview \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\tBasic Router Configuration using CISCO Routers (Static Routing) and RIP Protocol	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Sections 10.4 (RIP), 10.5(RIP v2) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIBM RedBook - Section 5.3 (RIP), 4.4 (RIP v2) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Secion 11.3 & 11.4 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCISCO IOS Command Reference (IOS is the operating system in CISCO switches and routers) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\tNetwork Setup using CISCO Routers and OSPF Protocol, Basic Firewall setup	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIBM RedBook - Section 5.6 (OSPF v2) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Section 11.5 & 11.6 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCISCO IOS Command Reference (IOS is the operating system in CISCO switches and routers) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFirewall - http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/11_3/security/configuration/guide/scacls.html#wp2522 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\tTCP and its performance	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tTCP Header Format \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 17.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConnection Establishment \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Sections 18.2, 18.3, 18.5 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tHalf-Close, Reset \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Sections 18.5, 18.7 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tCongestion Avoidance Algorithm (AIMD) \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 21.6, IBM RedBook Section 4.3.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFast Retransmit and Fast Recovery Algorithms \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Section 21.7, IBM RedBook Section 4.3.3 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Sections 15.2-15.9 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (6th Ed)- Section 3.5, 3.6 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\tDomain Name System	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDNS & DDNS - IBM RedBook Secion 12.1, 12.2 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tStevens - Sections 14.1-14.9 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Sections 19.2-19.6 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross - Section 2.5 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tVoIP with SIP \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tVoice Over IP \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Section 25.9 : SIP, H.323 \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan - Section 25.7 : RTP \n\t\t\t\t\t\tKurose & Ross (6th Ed)- Section 7.4 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\tMulticast Protocol	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIP Multicast - http://www.rhyshaden.com/multicas.htm \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIBM RedBook - Section 6.1-6.7 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tForouzan Sections - 12.2-12.5 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
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\n\tSupplementary (Text Books):-

\n\t TCP/IP Tutorial and Technical Overview (HTML, PDF) A.Rodriguez, J. Gatrell, J. Karas, R.Peschke, IBM Redbook

\n\tReferences:-

\n\t\tNetwork Sorcery
\n\t\tGNU Zebra Manual
\n\t\tFull Standard RFCs
\n\t\tAll RFCs
\n\t\tFreeBSD Man Pages
\n\t\tOpenswan - a Linux implementation of IPsec

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\n
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\n〈狂人日记〉(短篇)，〈阿Q正传〉（中篇）
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\n李歐梵《鉄屋中的呐喊》，第三章及第四章，页50-93。
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\n二、“自叙传”抒情小说：郁达夫和丁玲
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\n郁达夫〈沉沦〉（中篇）
\n丁玲〈莎菲女士的日记〉（中篇）
\n
\n李欧梵〈第五章·郁达夫：孤寂者的漂泊〉，《中国现代作家的浪漫一代》。
\n孟悦、戴锦华〈第七章·丁玲：脆弱的“女神”〉，《浮出历史的地
\n表》，页118-139。
\n
\n三、家的故事:巴金和曹禺
\n
\n巴金《家》（选取章节)
\n曹禺〈雷雨〉
\n
\n第十二章·巴金〉，页199-211，《中国现代文学三十年》；钱理群等编〈第八章·戏剧㈠〉，《中国现代文学三十年》，页126-146。
\n
\n四、城市与乡土：老舍的“北京大杂院”和沈从文的“边地湘西”
\n
\n老舍《骆驼祥子》（选取两章）
\n沈从文《边城》
\n
\n王德威，<荒谬的喜剧？——《骆驼祥子》的颠覆性 >, 王晓明主编，《二十世纪中国文学史论》。
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\n五、现代主义的兴起：三十年代的新感觉派小说和摩登上海
\n
\n施蛰存〈梅雨之夕〉（短篇）
\n刘呐鸥〈两个时间不感症患者〉(短篇)/穆时英〈上海的狐步舞〉(短篇)
\n
\n李欧梵, <第六章脸、身体和城市：刘呐鸥和穆时英的小说>，《上海摩登》（北京：北京大学出版社，2001）
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\n六、女性与历史
\n
\n萧红《生死场》（中篇）；张爱玲〈封锁〉（中篇）
\n刘禾〈文本、批评与民族国家文学---《生死场》的启示〉，,,《再解读》，页1-18。
\n李欧梵〈张爱玲：沦陷都会的传奇〉, 《上海摩登：一種新都市文化在中國，
\n1930-1945》，页283-304。
\n
\n七、“异声”：王蒙与刘宾雁
\n 王蒙《组织部新来的年轻人》
\n 刘宾雁《在桥梁的工地上》
\n洪子诚，<第十章在主流之外>，《中国当代文学史》。
\n
\n八、知青作家与寻根小说：韩少功和阿城
\n 韩少功《爸爸爸》（中篇）、阿城《棋王》（中篇）
\n陈思和，<文化寻根意识的实验>，《中国当代文学史教程》，页276-288。
\n
\n九、先锋小说 （一）：魔幻现实主义
\n 莫言《透明的红萝卜》、《酒国》
\n杨小滨，<第十二章莫言的酒国：盛大的衰颓 >，《中国后现代先锋小说中的精神创伤与反讽》。
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\n十、先锋小说（二）：暴力与叙事
\n 余华《现实一种》（中篇）、残雪《山上的小屋》（中篇）
\n陈思和，<先锋精神与小说创作>，《中国当代文学史教程》，页291-301。
\n
\n十一、当代女性作家的私人写作 与历史怀旧
\n 王安忆《长恨歌》、陈染《私人生活》
\n张旭东，<现代性的寓言：王安忆与上海怀旧> （IVLE）。
\n
\n十二、商业写作中的反叛意识
\n 王朔《动物凶猛》（中篇）姜文电影《阳光灿烂的日子》
\nBraester, Yomi. "Memory at a Standstill: From Maohistory to Hooligan History." In Braester, Witness Against History: Literature, Film, and Public Discourse in Twentieth-Century China. Stanford: Stanford UP, 2003, 192-205.
\n陈思和，<社会转型与文学创作>，《中国当代文学史教程》，页321-332。","Order":6},{"ID":"7e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Practical Work","Description":"\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t第五周 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2.	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t纪录片《河殇》讨论	\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1. 研究题目 : 小组报告
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2. 学期研究报告呈交截止日期：课堂通知
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3. 报告副本 ：每份报告须作打印副本，报告若有遗失，本系将不负任何责任
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4. 报告字数 ： 5,000 字以下
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5. 讨论课次数 ：所有学生都必须依照自己所属的组别出席四次的讨论课
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t6. 导师联系方式 ：徐兰君 (65167111) email: chsxl@nus.edu.sg
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\n一、导论：“语法”是什么？\n

\n\t\tWilliam O'Grady, John Archibald, Contemporary linguistics analysis, pp. 139-182.

\n
\n二、层次分析法法\n

\n\t\t朱德熙《语法答问》第贰、叁、肆、伍节
\n\t\t陆俭明《现代汉语语法研究教程》第二章

\n
\n三、变换分析法和语义特征分析法\n

\n\t\t陆俭明《现代汉语语法研究教程》第二章

\n
\n四、报告和讨论（一）\n

\n\t\t马庆株《汉语动词和动词性结构》

\n
\n五、中节理论\n

\n\t\t宋国明《句法理论概要》第三章

\n
\n六、论旨理论\n

\n\t\t宋国明《句法理论概要》第四章

\n
\n七、格理论和约束理论\n

\n\t\t宋国明《句法理论概要》第五至七章、第九章

\n
\n八、报告和讨论（二）\n

\n\t\t顾阳等著 ; 徐烈炯主编《共性与个性 : 汉语语言学中的争议》。

\n
\n九、句式\n

\n\t\t沈家煊主编《现代汉语语法的功能, 语用, 认知研究》。

\n
\n十、范畴理论\n

\n\t\t陆俭明、沈阳《汉语与汉语研究十五讲》第十二讲。

\n
\n十一、报告和讨论（三）\n

\n\t\t沈家煊主编《现代汉语语法的功能, 语用, 认知研究》。

\n
\n十二、类型学和汉语语法研究\n

\n\t\t吴福祥的一系列论文。

\n
\n 参考书目
\n1. 顾阳等著 ; 徐烈炯主编《共性与个性 : 汉语语言学中的争议》（北京：北京语言文化大学出版社，1999）
\n2. 陆俭明、沈阳《汉语和汉语研究十五讲》（北京 : 北京大学出版社, 2003）
\n3. 吕叔湘《汉语语法分析问题》(北京：商务印书馆，1979)。
\n4. 马庆株《汉语动词和动词性结构》(北京：北京语言学院出版社，1992)。
\n5. 沈家煊主编《现代汉语语法的功能, 语用, 认知研究》（北京：商务印书馆， 2005）
\n6. 宋国明《句法理论概要》（北京：中国社会科学出版社，1997）。
\n7. 张斌主编《现代汉语描写语法》（北京 :商务印书馆, 2010）
\n8. 朱德熙《语法讲义》（北京 : 商务印书馆, 1982）
\n9. 朱德熙《语法答问》（北京 : 商务印书馆, 1985）
\n10. 朱德熙《语法分析讲稿》（北京 : 商务印书馆, 2010）
\n11. William O'Grady, John Archibald. 2009. Contemporary linguistics analysis. Toronto: Pearson/Longman.
\n12. Chao, Y-R, A Grammar of Spoken Chinese (Berkeley and Los Angeles: The University of California Press, 1968).
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\n评估
\n平时 100%
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\r\n\t\t\t\tModule Code and Title	\r\n\t\t\t\tCH4244 Selected Topics on the Overseas Chinese \r\n\t\t\t\t海外华人专题（新加坡方言社群与人物——以潮人社会历史为案例）
\r\n\t\t\t\tCFM	\r\n\t\t\t\tNo
\r\n\t\t\t\tUE	\r\n\t\t\t\tNo
\r\n\t\t\t\tLecturer	\r\n\t\t\t\tA/P Lee Chee Hiang chsleech@nus.edu.sg
\r\n\t\t\t\tSemester	\r\n\t\t\t\tSemester 2 (Session 2013/2014)
\r\n\t\t\t\tTime and Venue	\r\n\t\t\t\tRefer to timetable
\r\n\t\t\t\tTeaching Medium	\r\n\t\t\t\tChinese

\r\n
\r\n 一、导论: 潮人先民源流与迁徙
\r\n
\r\n黄赞发《潮汕先民与先贤》（汕头：汕头大学出版社，2000）。
\r\n
\r\n二、新加坡早期的潮人社群
\r\n
\r\n潘醒农《潮侨溯源集》，页1-15，39-69。
\r\n郑良树《柔佛州潮人拓殖与发展史略》，第一章。
\r\nYen- Ching-hwang, “Power Structure and Power Relations in the Teochew Community in Singapore. 1919-1930”,Yen Ching-hwang, The Ethnic Chinese in East and Southeast Asia:Business, Culture and Politics, pp.273-306.
\r\n新加坡潮人社团各种会刊/纪念刊
\r\n
\r\n三、潮人先贤研究：资料与方法
\r\n
\r\n潘醒农《马来亚潮侨通鉴》
\r\n潘醒农《潮侨溯源集》，页155-170。
\r\n梁元生〈潮兴、潮落、早期新加坡潮人社会中两个潮人家族之历史考察〉，梁元生《新加坡华人社会史论》第七章。
\r\n新加坡潮人社团各种会刊/纪念刊
\r\n新加坡档案馆有关潮人先贤的资料
\r\n
\r\n四、学校、会馆、政府：潮人的教育事业与政治互动
\r\n
\r\n新加坡潮人社团各种会刊/纪念刊
\r\n潘醒农《潮侨溯源集》，页75-92，111-142。
\r\n李志贤、李秀萍〈新加坡潮人社团及其教育事业——历史的回顾〉；李志贤《海外潮人的移民经验》，页128-167。
\r\n林万菁〈潮人办学数端蒙——新加坡教育史上可记的一章〉；李志贤《海外潮人的移民经验》，页169-180。
\r\n
\r\n五、宗教信仰与社群互动：以粤海清庙和潮州善堂为案例
\r\n李志贤〈粤海清庙与新加坡潮人的妈祖信仰〉，陈哲聪《人文海洋——2006国际海洋文化研讨会论文集》，页15-33。
\r\n(日)田仲一成著，谭惠芳译〈十九世纪末期与二十世纪新加坡潮人组织与演戏活动〉，《亚洲文化》第十六期，1992年6月，页95-114。
\r\nLee Chee Hiang, “Charity, Ritual and Business Network of Teochew Charity Halls in Singapore”, Asian Culture, Vol 33, 2009, pp.37-55.
\r\n李志贤〈宗教仪式、文化认同、商业网络—新加坡潮人善堂信仰与社群的多层面互动〉，林纬毅《民间文化与华人社会》
\r\n新加坡潮人善堂各种纪念刊
\r\n
\r\n六、特殊时代里的跨国经营网络: 新加坡潮帮侨批业
\r\n柯木林〈新加坡侨汇与民信业研究〉，柯木林《石叻史记》，页149-206。
\r\n沈时霖编《新加坡汇业联谊社特刊》，参阅有关篇章。
\r\n王炜中《首届侨批文化研讨会论文集》、《第二届侨批文化研讨会论文集》，参阅有关篇章。
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\r\n七：学生课堂研讨与发表
\r\n
\r\n八：田野考察：牛车水原貌馆、晚晴园、早期潮人聚居地、粤海清庙、潮人善堂扶乩仪式、潮剧观赏等。 ","Order":6},{"ID":"7e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Practical Work","Description":" \n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

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\n\t\t\t\t小组作业(Group of 3 to 4 students)
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\n\t\t\t\t题目：新加坡潮人社群研究资料汇编 (Materials on Singapore Teochew Community:An Annotated Bibliography )
\n\t\t\t\t范围包括:
\n\t\t\t\t1) 专著与篇章books and chapter in books;
\n\t\t\t\t2) 学报论文Journal articles;
\n\t\t\t\t3) 报章报道newspaper articles;
\n\t\t\t\t4) 网络文章articles in the websites;
\n\t\t\t\t5) 档案资料Archive materials
\n\t\t\t\t6) 其他Others
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t小组作业缴交截止日期：第十三周
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t个人课堂发表与作业(以下范围暂定)
\n\t\t\t\t 1：新加坡潮人会馆、侨领与社会互动(19 世纪至20 世纪中叶)—— 个案研究
\n\t\t\t\t 2：新加坡潮人的宗教信仰
\n\t\t\t\t 3：新加坡潮人的商贸活动—
\n\t\t\t\t 4：新加坡潮人社团的跨国活动与国际网络——以国际潮联与马潮联为例
\n\t\t\t\t 5：艺术与出版
\n\t\t\t\t 6：其他
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t个人作业缴交截止日期：第十一周
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t授课导师电话：李志贤副教授 HP: 97228390
\n\t\t\t\t助教电话：吕双 90148216

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\r\n2. 潘醒农《马来亚潮侨通鉴》(新加坡：南岛出版社，1950)。
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\r\n3. 潘醒农《潮侨溯源集》(新加坡：八方文化企业，1993) 。
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\r\n4. 郑良树《柔佛州潮人拓殖与发展史略》(柔佛新山：南方学院出版，2004)。
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\r\n5. 梁元生《新加坡华人社会史论》(新加坡：新加坡国立大学中文系、八方文化企业，2005)。
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\r\n6. 李志贤编《海外潮人的移民经验》(八方文化企业，2003)。
\r\n
\r\n7. 陈哲聪主编《人文海洋—— 2006 国际海洋文化研讨会论文集》，页15-33 (台南：耀昇企业社，2007 )。
\r\n
\r\n8. (日) 田仲一成著，谭惠芳译〈十九世纪末期与二十世纪新加坡潮人组织与演戏活动〉，《亚洲文化》第十六期，1992年6 月，页95-114。
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\r\n9. 林纬毅编《民间文化与华人社会》(新加坡：新加坡亚洲研究学会，2006)。
\r\n
\r\n10. 柯木林〈新加坡侨汇与民信业研究〉，,柯木林《石叻史记》，(新加坡：新加坡青年书局，2007)
\r\n
\r\n11. 沈时霖编《新加坡汇业联谊社特刊》，(新加坡：新加坡汇业联谊社，1947)
\r\n
\r\n12. 王炜中《首届侨批文化研讨会论文集》、《第二届侨批文化研讨会论文集》，(汕头：潮汕历史文化研究中心，2004；2008)
\r\n
\r\n13. 新加坡潮人社团各种会刊/ 纪念刊。
\r\n
\r\n14. 新加坡档案馆有关潮人的资料
\r\n
\r\n15. 新加坡潮人善堂各种纪念刊
\r\n
\r\n16. Yen- Ching-hwang, “ Power Structure and Power Relations in the Teochew Community in Singapore.1919-1930”,Yen Ching-hwang, The Ethnic Chinese in East and Southeast Asia: Business, Culture and Politics (Singapore: Times Academic Press,2002),pp.273-306.
\r\n
\r\n17. Lee Chee Hiang, “ Charity, Ritual and Business Network of Teochew Charity Halls in Singapore ”, Asian Culture, Vol 33, June, 2009, pp.37-55.
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\n\t\t\t\t\t一、導論：從1840至1949年

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\n\t\t\t\t\t二、太平天國、洋務運動

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\n\t\t\t\t\t三、戊戌變法、辛亥革命

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t四、五四新文化運動、“現代新儒家”
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\n\t\t\t\t\t五、新生活運動、共產主義運動
\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t六、自習、諮詢

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\n\t\t\t\t\t七、期末作業報告

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\n\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t八、期末作業報告

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\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t九、期末作業報告
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\n\t\t\t\t\t十、期末作業報告
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\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t十一、結論

\n\t\t\t

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\n\t
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\n\t
\n\t四、期末作業：自選一“名不見經傳”的人物，在時代背景的脈絡下討論其著作。（5千字為限）

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1. 李泽厚《中国近代思想史论》

2. 李泽厚《中国现代思想史论》

3. 《劍橋中國晚清史》上下冊

4. 《劍橋中華民國史》上下冊

5. 许纪霖, 陈达凯主编《中国现代化史》第一卷

6. [美]周策纵《五四运动 : 现代中国的思想革命》

7. [美]郭颖颐《中国现代思想中的唯科学主义，1900-1950》

8. [美]莫里斯.迈斯纳《毛泽东的中国及后毛泽东的中国》

9. [美]列文森《儒教中国及其现代命运》

10. [美]艾恺《最后的儒家：梁漱溟与中国现代化的两难》

11. 王慶成《太平天國的歷史和思想》

12. 王爾敏《晚清政治思想史論》

13. 余英时《中国近代思想史上的胡适》

14. 《近代中国思想人物论》（晚清思想、社会主义、保守主义、自由主义）

15. Charlotte Furth (ed), The Limits of change : essays on conservative alternatives in Republican China

16. Philip A. Kuhn, Origins of the Modern Chinese State

17. Rebecca E. Karl & Peter Zarrow (eds), Rethinking the 1898 reform period : political and cultural Change in Late Qing China

18. Mary Wright, The Last Stand of Chinese Conservatism: the Tung-chih Restoration

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\r\n\t2. “Purposes” of Translation

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\r\n\t3. “Freedom” in Translation

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\r\n\t4. Language and Culture

\r\n

\r\n\t5. Cross-Cultural Translation

\r\n

\r\n\t6. “Domesticating” and “Foreignizing”

\r\n7. Translating Poetry","Order":6},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t1. Hatim, Basil and Jeremy Munday, Translation: An Advanced Resource Book (London: Routledge, 2004). P306 Hat 2004

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t2. Munday, Jeremy, Introducing Translation Studies: Theories and Applications (London: Routledge, 2001). P306 Mun

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t3. Eoyang, Eugene and Lin Yao-fu, (eds.) Translating Chinese Literature (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1995). PL2658 Tra

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t4. 刘靖之《翻译论集》(香港：三联书店，1981). PL1277 LJZ.F

\r\n\t\t\t\t

\r\n\t\t\t\t\t [增订版] (台北：书林书店，1998).

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\n\t一、汉语是华语或普通话吗？【导论】

\n\t• 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第一章。

\n\t

\n\t二、为什么福建话、潮州话、广东话的“走”和我们理解的“走”不同？【汉语的过去和现在】

\n\t• 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第七章。

\n\t

\n\t三、为什么新加坡人会把“去”念成“七”？【汉语的语音（一）】

\n\t• 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》第二章。

\n\t

\n\t四、为什么新加坡人总把“新加坡”念错？【汉语的语音（二）】

\n\t• 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》第二章。

\n\t

\n\t五、巴刹里的plum怎么变成了“布兰”？【汉语的语音系统（一）】

\n\t• 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》第二章。

\n\t• 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第二章。

\n\t

\n\t六、罗大佑的《童年》为什么押的都是-ian的韵？【汉语的语音系统（二）】

\n\t• 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》第二章。

\n\t• 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第二章。

\n\t

\n\t七、“沙发”和“沙”有关吗？【汉语的语法系统（一）】

\n\t• 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》第五章。

\n\t• 朱德熙《语法讲义》第一章。

\n\t

\n\t八、白纸是“白”的吗？【汉语的语法系统（二）】

\n\t• 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》第五章。

\n\t• 朱德熙《语法讲义》第一章。

\n\t

\n\t九、为什么“太太”不是“妹妹”？【汉语的语法系统（三）】

\n\t• 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》第五章。

\n\t• 朱德熙《语法讲义》第二章。

\n\t

\n\t十、为什么吴宗宪也是老师？【汉语的词义】

\n· 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第五章。
\n
\n

\n\t十一、穿越到先秦，该如何模仿孔子讲话？【汉语的过去】

\n\t• 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第六章。

\n\t

\n\t十二、为什么福建话、潮州话、广东话都是汉语？【汉语的现在】

\n\t• 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第六章。

\n\t

\n\t十三、现代汉字的起源为什么在汉代？【汉语和汉字】

\n\t• 吕叔湘《语文常谈》第三章。

\n\t

\n\tREADING LIST

\n\t1. 北京大学中文系现代汉语教研室编《现代汉语》（北京：商务印书馆，1993）。

\n\t2. 吕叔湘《语文常谈》(北京：三联书店，1980)。

\n\t3. 朱德熙《语法讲义》(北京：商务印书馆，1982)。

\n\t

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\n\tWeek 4
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\n\tWeek 5
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\n\tWeek 8
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\n\t1. Jerry Norman: Chinese (1981)
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\n\t2. Li and Thompson: Mandarin Chinese--A Functional Reference Grammar   (1981)
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t七、\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCoordination and Subordination \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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1．刘宓庆《文体与翻译》(台北：书林出版有限公司，1999)。

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2．Vaida, Clifford. Liberating Grammar (New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1996).

3．Greenbaum, S & R Quirk. 1990. A Student’s Grammar of the English Language. London: Longman. "}]}],[{"Announcements":null,"Forums":[],"Workbins":[],"Webcasts":[],"Gradebooks":[],"Polls":[],"Multimedia":[],"LessonPlan":[],"ID":"aa5d57b4-22c5-430a-a465-665e862b93e2","CourseLevel":"1","CourseCode":"CL3211","CourseName":"THE STANDARDIZATION OF THE CHINESE LANGUAGE","CourseDepartment":"","CourseSemester":"Semester 2","CourseAcadYear":"2014/2015","CourseOpenDate":"/Date(1427212800000+0800)/","CourseOpenDate_js":"2015-03-25T00:00:00","CourseCloseDate":"/Date(1435679940000+0800)/","CourseCloseDate_js":"2015-06-30T23:59:00","CourseMC":"0","isActive":"N","Permission":"S","Creator":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Peng Rui","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"9c3db953-9a6d-4b02-baaa-4d4003bc4240","AccountType":null},"hasGradebookItems":false,"hasTimetableItems":true,"hasGroupsItems":false,"hasClassGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasGuestRosterItems":false,"hasClassRosterItems":true,"hasWeblinkItems":false,"hasLecturerItems":true,"hasDescriptionItems":true,"hasReadingItems":false,"hasAnnouncementItems":false,"hasProjectGroupItems":false,"hasProjectGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasConsultationItems":false,"hasConsultationSlotsForSignUp":false,"hasLessonPlanItems":false,"Badge":0,"BadgeAnnouncement":0,"WebLinks":[],"Lecturers":[{"ID":"96c135a2-acbe-48c6-b321-24f99e64c7f7","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Peng Rui","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"9c3db953-9a6d-4b02-baaa-4d4003bc4240","AccountType":null},"Role":"Lecturer ","Order":1,"ConsultHrs":null}],"Descriptions":[{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"This module is designed to introduce the standardization movement of Chinese language. Topics covered include the scheme of Chinese Pinyin System, the standardization of Chinese phonetic system,and the mechanism(s) of producing Chinese neologisms and loanwords and the standardization of he neologisms an loands, etc. At the end of the module, students will (1) understand the principles and theories of the standardization of Chinese language, and (2) understand the history and motivation of the standardization movement of Chinese language, gaining the ability to distinguish between the standardized and non-standardized forms.
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\n\tWeek 4   异读词的审音
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\n\tWeek 7   汉语新词新语（2）
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\n\tWeek 9 现代汉语外来词（1）
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\n2, Bielsa, Esperance and Susan Bassnett (2009) Translation in Global News. London, New York: Routledge.
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\n(b) On subtitling:
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\n4, Chiaro, D, Heiss, C and Bucaria, C (2008) Between Text and Image: Updating Research in Screen Translation. Amsterdam; Philadelphia: John Benjamins.
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\n6, Diaz Cintas, Jorge (ed) (2009) The Didactics of Audiovisual Translation. Amsterdam, Philadelphia P.A.: John Benjamins.
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\n7, Anderman, G. and J. Diaz Cintas (eds) (2008) Audiovisual Translation: Language Transfer on the Screen. London: Palgrave.
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\n8, 李庆和、薄振杰 (2005)《规范与影视字幕翻译》[J]。中国科技翻译出版社
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\r\n\tiii. Understand the importance of stereochemistry and be able to view three-dimensional structures with ease.

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\r\nSemester 2 2014/15
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\r\nAs part of NUS’s effort to encourage IT-enhanced learning, CM1121 lectures will be conducted using videos which I have created. Students are to view the lectures outside of class time. The 2-hour weekly small group tutorials and mass tutorials will be used for problem-solving and revisiting concepts which students do not understand.
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\r\nI have uploaded the lecture videos in advance. To assist you in preparing for your tutorials, please refer to the lecture-viewing guide shown in Lesson Plan
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\r\n\t1. Interpret and construct organic structures using knowledge of hydrocarbon framework and functional groups of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes; alcohols, ethers, amines, nitro compounds, alkyl halides, aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids, esters, amides, nitrile, acyl chlorides and acetals. Understand and apply systematic nomenclature of organic structures

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\r\n\t2. Interpret and construct structure of molecules using knowledge of atomic structure, atomic orbitals and hybridization

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\r\n\t3. Evaluate chemical reactions in organic reactions and apply the use of curly arrows to represent reaction mechanisms in organic reactions.

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\r\n\t4. Predict the reaction product(s) of nucleophilic addition to carbonyl group by hydrides, organometallic reagents, water and alcohol given the reaction conditions

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\r\n\t5. Analyze the delocalization and conjugation of organic molecules using the structure of alkene, benzene, the allyl system, aromatic compounds as examples

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\r\n\t6. Explain the terms acidity, basicity and pKa and evaluate the acidity and basicity of nitrogen and oxygen bases

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\r\n\t7. Suggest synthetic route(s) to make C-C bonds (including reaction conditions) based on the the reaction of organometallic reagents with halo-compounds and C=O groups

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\r\n\t8. Predict reaction product(s) of nucleophilic substitution at the carbonyl group of carboxylic derivatives given the reaction conditions
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\r\n\t9. Predict the reaction product(s) of the following types of reactions given the reaction conditions: (i) hemiacetal and acetal formation, (ii) reductive amination, and (iii) Wittig reaction

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\r\n\t10. (a) Analyse the effects of temperature and nature of reactants and products on equilibrium constant. (b) Account for the preferential formation of thermodynamic or kinectic products, given the reaction conditions.

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\r\n\t11. (a) Determine the stereochemical relationship given a number of molecules. (b) Determine whether a given compound is optically active and suggest ways to resolve the stereoisomer.

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\r\n\t12. Predict which of the following mechanisms will occur, given the reaction conditions and reactants: (i) S_N1, (ii) S_N2, (iii) E1, (iv) E2, and (v) rearrangement
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\r\n\t13. Analyze the conformation of alkanes and cycloalkanes through the application of knolwedge in bond rotation, barriers to rotation and ring strain

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\r\n\t14. Predict the product (include regiochemistry) of the following types of reactions, based on the understanding of elctrophilic addition to alkenes: (i) bromination, (ii) oxidation, and (iii) halolactonization.

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\r\n\t15. Predict the reaction product(s) of electrophilic aromatic substitution of benzene, phenols and substituted benzenes given the reaction conditions.

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\r\n\t16. (a) Predict the effects of conjugation and polarization on the nature of addition product. (b) Predict the reaction product(s) during conjugate addition of alcohols. (c) Predict the reaction product(s) during conjugate addition of copper (I) salt and organometallic reagents

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\r\n\tA quiz will be held on Monday, 2nd March 2015 (tentative)

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\r\n\tFinal grade = 0.6 (examination score) + 0.3 (quiz score) + 0.1 (tutorial participation)

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\n- Isolation of chlorophyll and ß-carotene
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\nInorganic Chemistry:
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\n- Preparation and spectrophotometric analysis of copper (I) iodide
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\nPhysical Chemistry:
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\n- Heat of neutralisation by calorimetry
\n- Study of solubility equilibrium
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\n\t\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t\t12 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction	\n\t\t\t\t\tNO LAB
\n\t\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t\t19 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tAnalgesic	\n\t\t\t\t\tSeparation of components of an analgesic tablet (I)
\n\t\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t\t26 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tKinetic	\n\t\t\t\t\tSeparation of components of an analgesic tablet (II)
\n\t\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t\t2 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tHeat of neutralisation	\n\t\t\t\t\tKinetic studies on the decomposition of aspirin
\n\t\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t\t9 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tTetraiodotin	\n\t\t\t\t\tHeat of neutralization by calorimetry
\n\t\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t\t16 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tNO LECTURE	\n\t\t\t\t\tNO LAB (Chinese new year)
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\n\t\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t\t2 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tColumn chromatography	\n\t\t\t\t\tPreparation and reactivity study of tetraiodotin
\n\t\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t\t9 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tNO LECTURE	\n\t\t\t\t\tNO LAB (e-Learning week)
\n\t\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t\t16 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tCopper iodide (I)	\n\t\t\t\t\tIsolation of chlorophyll & ß-carotene from plant leaves
\n\t\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t\t23 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tCopper iodide (II)	\n\t\t\t\t\tPreparation and Spectrophotometric Analysis of CuI (I)
\n\t\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t\t30 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tSolubility & error propagation	\n\t\t\t\t\tPreparation and Spectrophotometric Analysis of CuI (II)
\n\t\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t\t6 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\t NO LECTURE	\n\t\t\t\t\tStudy of solubility equilibrium
\n\t\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\t\t13 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\t Written test	\n\t\t\t\t\tPractical test

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\n\t\t\t\tCM1402 GENERAL CHEMISTRY / AY2014-15 SEMESTER 2	\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n\t\tAtomic and molecular structures – Quantum theory: dual nature of light, wave-particle duality of matter and energy, uncertainty principle. Atomic structures: exclusion principle, Bohr model, Hydrogen atomic spectrum; Periodicity: electronic configuration, quantum mechanical model and the periodic table, trends in atomic size, ionization energy and electron affinity. Molecular structures: molecular orbital theory, resonance and electron delocalization.
\r\n\t\tBonding and interactions - Basic forces and interactions in molecules and extended structures (solids and surfaces). Bond polarity, electronegativity and dipole moment. Weak bonding and interactions associated with soft (biological) materials, membranes, interfaces and colloids. Hydrophobic and hydrophilic interactions, non-equilibrium interactions.
\r\n\t\tSpectroscopy and applications - Energy quantization and spectroscopy. Principles and applications of ultraviolet visible (UV-VIS) and infrared (IR) spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and mass spectrometry (MS).
\r\n\t\tEquilibrium - Reaction quotient, equilibrium constant, Le Chatelier’s principle. Acid base equilibria: acid dissocation constant, acid strength, autoionization of water, proton transfer, Bronsted-Lowry definition, polyprotic acids, acid-base properties of salts. Ionic equilibria in aqueous solution – buffer solution, Henderson-Hasselbach equation, acid-base titration curves, indicators. Equilibria involving slightly soluble ionic compounds, solubility product, equilibria involving complex ions.
\r\n\t\tKinetics - Rates, reaction orders, rate constant, rate laws, half-life, effect of temperature, Arrhenius equation, collision theory, transition-state theory, reaction mechanisms, catalysis.
\r\n\t\tCommon molecules and their transformations - Major organic functional groups and their reactivities, important reactions in chemical and pharmaceutical industry, fundamentals of chemical and photochemical transformation reactions.

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Aims and Objectives

\r\nIn this course, the basic ideas and applications of various types of spectroscopy will be taught in a concerted manner, with discussions on some basic applications of these techniques. Topics discussed include rotational spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, electronic spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, NMR spectroscopy and the application of group theory to spectroscopy. The fundamental principles such as energy quantization, rigid rotors and harmonic oscillators are discussed, the techniques and instrumentation are studied, and the practical applications are emphasized.\r\n\r\n

Intended Learning Outcomes

\r\nOn the completion of CM2101 Physical Chemistry 2, students should be able to:\r\n\r\n

Describe the basic spectroscopic concepts that control the intensity and width of a spectral line.
Apply quantum-mechanical principles to a variety of different spectroscopic systems.
Plan, organise, monitor and evaluate learning to become an effective self-regulating and reflective learner.
Analyse spectroscopic data to determine physical parameters that characterise small molecules.
Predict the spectral features that would arise depending on the structure of a small molecule.

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Quantum mechanics (2 lectures)
Group theory (2 lectures)
General features of spectroscopy (1 lecture)
Rotational spectroscopy (4 lectures)
Vibrational spectroscopy (5 lectures)
Raman spectroscopy (4 lectures)
Electronic spectroscopy (4 lectures)
NMR spectroscopy (2 lectures)

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\n\t\tIn-class questions and surveys (5%) - formative
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\n\t\tModelling test (10%) - summative
\n\t\tPeer-graded homework assignment (15%) - summative

\n\tExamination (50%)

\n\t\tA final examintion consisting of a 2-hour paper will be held in the afternoon of Thursday 30th April. It is not an open book examination, but all the equations required to solve the problems will be provided in the examination paper.

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\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tMonday	\n\t\t\t\tThursday	\n\t\t\t\tNote
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 1	\n\t\t\t\tIntroductory Lecture (live) / No lab	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 3	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 5	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 6	\n\t\t\t\tExperiment 1/2	\n\t\t\t\tCNY NO LAB	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tRecess	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 7	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 8	\n\t\t\t\tE-LEARNING WEEK NO LAB	\n\t\t\t\tE-LEARNING WEEK NO LAB	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 9	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\tViva 1 (organic) - Conduct during Lab & Lecture hours
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 10	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 11	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 12	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\t Experiments 3-8	\n\t\t\t\tViva 2 (inorganic) - Conduct during Lab & Lecture hours (GOOD FRIDAY week)
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 13	\n\t\t\t\tWritten Test (60 mins) \n\t\t\t\t(conduct during lecture hour)	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t

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\nSchedule of practical classes: Mondays and Thursdays (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
\nDetails of students' timetable for both Monday and Thursday sessions will be finalized within week 1.
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\nPackage A or B (need to be decided by students)
\n
\nPackage A:
\nExperiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 (Please see the titles of experiments as shown below)
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\nPackage B:
\nExperiment 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 (Please see the titles of experiments as shown below)
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\nFour experiments (expt. 1 and 6-8) will be conducted in Applied Chemistry Lab (S9-04), whereas four experiments (expt. 2-5) will be conducted in Synthesis Teaching Lab (S5-04).
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\nSchedule of viva and written test: To be announced during practical classes
\n
\nNo live lectures unless stated/ reminded via announcement. Please view the e-lectures for the experiments you will be performing the week after.
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\n
\nTHINGS TO DO:
\n1) Please complete the Online Safety Test.
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\n2) Please read lab manuals and pass online Pre-Lab Assignment for the experiment that you will do.
\nAll these assignments are found in ASSESSMENT in IVLE page of this module.
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\r\n\tAll students are required to read, be aware of and abide by the safety rules and regulations of the Department of Chemistry. The safety information can be viewed at http://www.chemistry.nus.edu.sg/PSSO/index.htm, under the "Undergraduate Safety Information" section. In particular, students must read the Undergraduate Safety Note and Risk Assessments of the experiments you will do.
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\r\n\tPlease follow the following general guidelines:

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\r\n\t\tLab coats and safety goggles must be worn when you are in the chemistry lab. Since we never know what, when & how accidents will happen to you during the lab sessions.

\r\n\t\tDo not wear lab coats and gloves when you are out of the lab. Do not touch anything (such as lift buttons, light switch buttons, toilet doors, etc) with your gloved hands. This may unintentionally spread harmful chemicals out, polluting our common areas.

\r\n\t\tShorts, sandals and open-toed shoes are strictly disallowed before you enter the lab.

\r\n\t\tTie up your long hair. It is of your own potential risk for any sorts of possible accidents in the lab.

\r\n\t\tEating and/or drinking are strictly prohibited at any time while you are working or not in the lab.

\r\n\t\tKeep all working places (balance, bench, sink and floor) clean and tidy as much as possible.

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\r\nOrganic Experiments: Week 1 - 6
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\r\nExperiment 1 (1 week) Palladium-catalyzed Coupling of a Terminal Alkyne to 4-Iodo-1-nitrobenzene
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\r\nExperiment 2 (4 weeks) Multi-step Synthesis of Ibuprofen
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\r\n\tInorganic Experiments: Week 7 - 11

\r\nExperiment 3 (2 weeks) Synthesis and Characterization of 4’-(4”’-Pyridyl)- 2,2’:6’,2’’-terpyridine and its Fe(II) complex
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\r\nExperiment 4 (1 week) Synthesis and Catalytic Study of a Metalloporphyrin Complex:Iron(III) meso-tetraphenylporphyrinato Chloride [Fe(TPP)Cl]
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\r\nExperiment 5 (1 week) A Nickel(II) Complex with 1,2-Diaminopropane and Pyrrole-2-aldehyde
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\r\nExperiment 6 (1 week) Syntheses of Nickelocene
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\r\nExperiment 7 (1 week) Inorganic Networks based on Copper(I) Iodide
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\r\nExperiment 8 (1 week) Synthesis of a Ruthenium Alkylidene Complex: Making a Grubb's Type Catalyst
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\r\nNote:
\r\nFor the experiments, two package (A and B) of experiments will be available to all CM3291 students.
\r\nPS: Package A - maximum enrolment 48 students per day, Package B - maximum enrolment 12 students per day. (Students will draw lot on the first lab session)
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\r\nOnce selected, option is irrevocable. No change of package will be entertained. If you miss the drawing of lots to a package, we will randomly assign you.
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\r\nThe allocation of package to students will be finalized by the end of first lab session.
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\r\nStudents must perform all experiments in the allocated packages, according to the suggested timetable.
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\r\nIn addition, the make-up sessions are generally restricted or not recommended and they are subjected to the decisions of module facilitators (e.g. lecturers and deputy laboratory manager).
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\r\n\tThe allocated experiments must be finished and the lab manuals are found in IVLE. The lab reports must be submitted to lab officers, upon completion of the experiment one week later.
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\r\n\t
\r\n\tA complete lab report (inclusive of datasheet, spectrum, etc.) must be submitted to the collection boxes in Syn Chem Lab by 5 pm on the 7th day from the day of completion of the experiment.
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\r\n\tNotes:
\r\n\t1) if you did the experiment on Monday, the deadline is the following Monday by 5 pm if it is not a public holiday or does not fall on the Recess Week.
\r\n\t2) If this day is a public holiday, the report has to be submitted by 5 pm the next working day.
\r\n\t3) If this day falls on the Recess Week, the report has to be submitted by 5 pm on Monday of Week 7.
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\r\n\tThe dates of viva test will be announced in the 1st lecture.
\r\n\t
\r\n\tNo make-up written examination is offered.

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\r\n\t
\r\n\tPre-lab Assignment         10% (from 7 questions = 2 lab safety + 5 theory/experimental issues)
\r\n\tViva                                20% (from two viva tests, i.e. organic and inorganic)
\r\n\tWritten Test                    20% (one written test including both organic and inorganic questions, 1 hr)
\r\n\tLab Reports    50% (from a total of six lab reports)
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\r\n\t
\r\n\tPre-lab Assignment (10%)
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\r\n\t\tThe purpose of a pre-lab assignment is to help students to prepare the experiments with sufficient level of confidence and safety concern before entering the lab.
\r\n\t\tFor each test, 5-10 true/False, MC and/or Fill-in-the-blank questions relating to theory, experimental aspects and saftety of each experiment will be given and student should be able to complete them all within 10 mins.
\r\n\t\tThe outcome is either Pass or Fail, this assignment will be conducted online (see "Assessment" in IVLE page, there are the respective pre-lab assignments for five experiments).
\r\n\t\tAgain, this is a compulsory requirement for students before they start their experiments.

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\r\n\tViva (10 + 10%) - Organic and Inorganic parts

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\r\n\t\tThe purpose of a viva exam is to assess the students' ability to express chemistry concepts orally to others and their in-depth understanding of the experiment.
\r\n\t\tTwo VIVA will be conducted for each student. We will use the laboratory class time from 10am-3.30pm. Each student will have 10-15 min. Topics covered will mainly be practical-oriented covering the experiments you HAVE DONE in this module. Only theory directly related to practical operation will be asked. Theory related to mechanism and molecular orbital theory, for example, will not be required. We will allocate time for each student in the student list and inform you through IVLE before at a later date.
\r\n\t\t

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\r\n\tWritten Test (20%)
\r\n\t
\r\n\tThe purpose of the written test is to assess students' understanding of the experiment as well as the specific theory, technique, skill and analysis which are related to all those experiments attempted in this module.

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\r\n\t
\r\n\tLab Reports (50% for a total of SIX lab reports - 25% from TWO Organic reports , 25% from FOUR Inorganic reports)
\r\n\t

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\r\n\t\tAll lab reports (hardcopy and softcopy) shall be submitted one week after the completion of the experiment. Failure to submit the lab report before the deadline will be subjected to a mark deduction plenty to that report (i.e. 5 marks per day late). If it is over 5 working days, the student will receive a zero mark for that report.
\r\n\t\tFormat of report:
\r\n\t\tthree types of Lab reports: LONG, SHORT & PRO-FORMA
\r\n\t\tLONG lab report includes: Abstract, Introduction, Experimental Procedure, Result&Discussion, Answers-to-Questions, Conclusion, References, Appendix (signed rawdata & spectra). The suggested page limit of LONG report is 6.
\r\n\t\tSHORT lab report includes: Aims/Objectives, Result&Discussion, Answers-to-Questions, Conclusion, References, Appendix (signed rawdata & spectra). The suggested page limit of SHORT report is 4.
\r\n\t\tPRO-FORMA has two pages that cover key questions on data analysis, observation and questions related to the experiments. This report has to be submitted just after the experiment finished. Late submission is not acceptable and subjected to mark deduction. The report sheet is only available as a hardcopy in the date of respective experimental session. All students MUST submit this lab proforma report by 3:45 pm on that date.
\r\n\t\tStudents will be evaluated on not only report writing, but also more importantly, lab performance and safety. The teaching assistants should make necessary mark adjustment on his/her lab report especially if the overall performance of the student is found to be not very satisfactory.
\r\n\t\tSince different students may conduct different experiments on the same day, in such cases the lab report shall be marked and returned to the students after Week 6.
\r\n\t\tAll reports will be subjected to check for plagiarism by the Module Coordinator.
\r\n\t\tIn AY2014/15, the lab reports of the experiments are assessed as shown below

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\r\n\tExpt #                 Type of Report        Weightage (%)
\r\n\t1                         Short                     5
\r\n\t2                         Long                      20 (inclusive of survey participation 5%)
\r\n\t3                         Short                     7
\r\n\t4                         Short                     7
\r\n\t5                         Short                     6
\r\n\t6                         Proforma                5
\r\n\t7                         Proforma                5
\r\n\t8                         Short                     6
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\r\n\tFor example: 5% (expt 1) + 20% (expt 2) + 7% (expt 3) + 7% (expt 4) + 11% (expt 5 and 6) or 11% (expt 7 and 8) = 50% of the total marks for the whole module.
\r\n\t
\r\n\t**ALL lab reports are to be submitted to the respective teaching labs' cabinet.
\r\n\t-- Expts 2, 3, 4, 5 --> SYNTHESIS LAB
\r\n\t-- Expts 1, 6, 7, 8 --> APPLIED CHEMISTRY LAB

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\r\nWorkload Components: A-B-C-D-E
\r\nA: No. of lecture hours per week
\r\nB: No. of tutorial hours per week
\r\nC: No. of lab hours per week
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\r\nFor every lab report, student should submit a hardcopy to the lab technologists and also upload a softcopy (only in MS Word Document format) into the IVLE workbin for plagiarism check. To avoid duplicate plagiarism checking, students are advised not to do such pre-check by themselves through other accessible modules.
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\r\nIf plagiarism found, students will be responsible for, and be subjected to any sorts of disciplinary and penalty actions.
\r\nStudents might fail the module, regardless his/her overall performance in other assessments components (i.e. pre-lab assignment, VIVA, lab reports and written test).
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The module contains a wide-range of instrumental analysis and their applications. All experiments are listed as follow:

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1. Conductometric Titration

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2. Potentiometric Methods

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3. Colorimetric Titration

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4. Ion Exchange Chromatography

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5. Polarographic Analysis

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6. GCMS-Microextraction

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7. Capillary Electrophoresis [CE]

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8. Fluorescence Spectrophotometry

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9. Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy [AAS]

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10. Cyclic Voltammetry [CV]

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Each group of students MUST perform all experiments (Refer to lesson plan for information on which experiment will be performed in which week).

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ONLY one experiment is allowed to be done in each lab session.

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Written report MUST be done individually and submitted a week after the experiment (if the day of report submission falls on public holiday, the report is to be submitted on the following day).

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\n\t\t\t\t•           the traditional model - externalities and pollution
\n\t\t\t\t•           the tragedy of the Commons
\n\t\t\t\t•           economics drives environment
\n\t\t\t\t•           national and global competitiveness
\n\t\t\t\t•           value add
\n\t\t\t\t[2] Sustainability
\n\t\t\t\t•              society and sustainability.
\n\t\t\t\t•              sustainable use of matter and energy
\n\t\t\t\t•              "renewable" sources of raw materials and energy.
\n\t\t\t\t•              Life cycle Analysis and Cradle to Grave Assessment
\n\t\t\t\t•              chemistry of biodegradability and recycling
\n\t\t\t\t•              Is anything truly "sustainable"?
\n\t\t\t\t•              metrics of environmental risk
\n\t\t\t\t[3] Origin of green chemistry. The twelve principles. Metrics of "greeness" of a chemical process. Atom economy. The E-factor.
\n\t\t\t\t•           Green chemistry as a reduction process: pollution prevention and waste minimization, reduction of energy consumption, reduction of risk and hazard.
\n\t\t\t\t•           Elements of Green Chemistry: Flow diagrams and mass balance analyses of chemical processes. Definition of instantaneous and overall conversion, selectivity and yield. Modelling and enhancement of selectivity of desired products in complex reactions via temperature control, advanced catalysis and reactor design (including basics of mass and energy balances in flow reactors).
\n\t\t\t\t•           Techniques and process intensification: Microwave chemistry, supercritical solvents, sonochemistry, ionic liquids, domino reactions, membrane reactors, reactive distillation, microreactors
\n\t\t\t\t[4] Environmental fate of chemicals. Chemical and physical properties estimation. Vapour pressure, K_OW, water solubility, bioconcentration factor, Henry's constant, soil sorption coefficients, estimating environmental persistence, biodegradability and risk. Designing safer chemicals.
\n\t\t\t\t[5] Energy balance in chemical reactions and in separation processes. Basics of heat transfer. Mass and energy integration and conservation in chemical processes. Pinch diagrams. The concept of energy and lost work. Energy flow in chemical processes.
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\n\t\t\t\tb.    current and projected human energy demand
\n\t\t\t\tc.    morphology and geography of energy consumption
\n\t\t\t\td.    finite nature of planetary reserves – renewable-non renewable
\n\t\t\t\te.    issues with the status quo (fitness for purpose)
\n\t\t\t\tf.     general approaches – energy policies
\n\t\t\t\tg.    the energy landscape (generation, transport, industry, lifestyle)
\n\t\t\t\th.    impacts of the status quo
\n\t\t\t\t(2) Generation Technologies
\n\t\t\t\ta.    thermal
\n\t\t\t\tb.    kinetic
\n\t\t\t\tc.    solar
\n\t\t\t\t(3) Efficiency-Use Technologies
\n\t\t\t\ta.    hydrogen economy
\n\t\t\t\tb.   'green' buildings
\n\t\t\t\tc.    reuse
\n\t\t\t\td.   transport – internal combustion petroleum
\n\t\t\t\t(4) Storage and Distribution Technologies
\n\t\t\t\ta.    batteries
\n\t\t\t\tb.   fuel cells
\n\t\t\t\tc.    pumped hydro storage
\n\t\t\t\td.   grid distribution design
\n\t\t\t\t(5) Case Studies
\n\t\t\t\t(6) Outlook
\n\t\t\t\ta. free market economics
\n\t\t\t\tb.   how do we measure?

\n\t

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\n\tLT21

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\n\t1) Advanced Organic Chemistry – ‘Reaction and Mechanism’, 2nd ed., Bernard Miller, 2004, Pearson.

\n\t2) Organic Chemistry – 1st ed. or 2nd ed., Clayden, Greeves, Warren and Wothers, 2001, Oxford.

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\r\nOBJECTIVE
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\r\n2. Familiarize with the data mining and retrieval methods from the databases, visualizing tools, journals related to this area.
\r\n3. Simplify the description of complicated structures in terms of well-known inorganic structures.
\r\n4. Realize the role of thermodynamics and kinetics in the self-assembly of molecules to form solids.
\r\n5. Utilize the tool-box in crystal engineering to design crystalline solids to have desired properties that will find applications in catalysis, gas sorption, ion exchange, separation, magnetism, conductivity, optics, etc.
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\nTutorial Classes: This will be conducted on slected dates from 8:00 - 9:00 pm. The details will be announced usually a week before.
\n
\neLearning: on March 12th. Lecture or self studies will be conducted for this class. More information will be provided later.
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\r\nCrystallization and Crystal Growth – different types of crystallizations, nucleation and crystal growth; thermodynamics and kinetics.
\r\nPolymorphism – Definition; importance, occurrence and understanding; case studies from the pharmaceutical industry
\r\nMulti-component Molecular Crystals – solid solutions; host-guest & donor-acceptors complexes, solvates , co-crystals & salts
\r\nCoordination Polymers – classification, strategies, network topologies, supramolecular isomerism, interpenetration, porous & metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), properties & applications.
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\nProject Reports 20%
\n
\nPresentation and Project Reports:
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\n
\nSuggested Topics
\n

\n\t\tApplication of van der Waals Interactions
\n\t\tHalogen Bonds in Crystal Engineering
\n\t\tHydrogen Bonds in Crystal Packing
\n\t\tPi-Pi interactions in CE - Arun N. Lakshminarayana
\n\t\tC-H..Pi interactions in CE
\n\t\tMetallophilic interactions in CE
\n\t\tMetal-pi interactions in CE
\n\t\tRole of Crystallographic Databases in CE
\n\t\tComputational Methods in CE
\n\t\tCrystal Growth
\n\t\tPolymorphism and Crystal Engineering
\n\t\tPolymorphism in Pharmaceuticals - Juine Tan, Yuniatine Ng Ting Ting
\n\t\tDonor-Acceptor Complexes
\n\t\tCo-crystals
\n\t\tIonic salts
\n\t\tMechanical properties like tabletability, bending, etc
\n\t\tThermosalient and photosalient properties
\n\t\tKinetics and Thermodynamics of Crystallization - Chua Wen Feng
\n\t\tMechanochemical Synthesis
\n\t\tSolid state organic synthesis
\n\t\tPillared-Layer Polymers
\n\t\tSorption of gases in MOFs - P Sanjay Kumar
\n\t\tStorage of gases in MOFs
\n\t\tCatalysis with MOFs – Wang Mengnan
\n\t\tMagnetic MOFs
\n\t\tLuminescence MOFs for Sensing – Teo Zihao, Hiranya Dayal, Chua Ming Hui
\n\t\tProton Conductive MOFs
\n\t\tMOFs with NLO properties - Prakash Philip S/O Kirinaris
\n\t\tFerroelectric MOFs
\n\t\tMOFs showing birefringence
\n\t\tMOFs showing Negative Thermal Expansion
\n\t\tNano-MOFs
\n\t\tPhotoreactive MOFs
\n\t\tStructural Transformation and CE
\n\t\tInterpenetration
\n\t\tPost-Synthetic and SALE Methods
\n\t\t1D CPs
\n\t\t2D CPs
\n\t\t2D Crystal Engineering
\n\t\tGraph set notation
\n\t\tWell’s notation and topologies
\n\t\tThermosalient and photosalient properties – Bai Zhaozhi

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\r\nLecture 2 (kinetic resolution, parallel kinetic resolution, dynamic kinetic resolution, desymmetrization reactions);
\r\nLecture 3 (Lewis base catalysis: enamine catalysis, iminium catalysis, NHC catalysis, nucleophilic catalysis);
\r\nLecture 4 (Brønsted acid catalysis: chiral phosphoric acids and hydrogen-bonding catalysts);
\r\nLecture 5 (catalysis involving ionic species: phase transfer catalysis, catalysts containing chiral anions/cations);
\r\nLecture 6 (fundamental reaction pathways in transition metal–catalyzed reactions);
\r\nLecture 7 (catalytic asymmetric hydrogenation and related reactions) ;
\r\nLecture 8 (palladium-catalyzed asymmetric reactions 1: allylic alkylation);
\r\nLecture 9 (palladium-catalyzed asymmetric reactions 2: cross-coupling and Heck reaction);
\r\nLecture 10 (rhodium–catalyzed asymmetric arylation and alkenylation).
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\n2. Apply the fundamental concepts and quantum mechanics knowledge in understanding and explaining optical properties of materials;
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\n4. Further in-depth learning to extend the knowledge beyond the classroom
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\n\t2. Electronic States and Transitions

\n\t3. Electron Transfer and Energy Transfer

\n\t4. Laser Principles

\n\t5. Molecular Spectroscopy

\n\t6. Nonlinear Optics & Spectroscopy

\n\t7. Single Molecule Spectroscopy, Fluorescence and Raman Microscopy

\n\t8. Femtochemistry, Reaction Control and Optical Manipulation
\n\t9. Lasers in Biochemistry and Medicine

\n\t10. Optical Materials and Optoelectronic Applications

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\r\n
\r\nLearning outcomes:
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\r\n

\r\n\t\tDescribe and apply fundamental concepts of chemical engineering principles (e.g., engineering calculations, process flow diagram, and phase diagram);
\r\n\t\tWrite and solve steady-state mass and energy balances for physical & chemical processes with a single or multiple units (e.g., recycle, bypass);
\r\n\t\tSolve mass and energy balances simultaneously (e.g., psychrometric chart and its applications);
\r\n\t\tFormulate and solve unsteady-state mass and energy balances with approximate methods.

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\r\n
\r\nFundamentals (7 hours)
\r\nClassification of processes. General balance equations. Gases and gaseous mixtures. PVT behaviour of pure substance. Vapour pressure. Saturation. Single phase and multiphase systems. Phase diagrams.
\r\n
\r\nSteady State Material Balances (7 hours)
\r\nTie substances. Balances for multiple units. Recycles, bypasses and purges. Tear streams and iterative solutions. Reactive systems.
\r\n
\r\nSteady State Energy Balances (8 hours)
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\r\n
\r\nPsychrometry and Applications (4 hours)
\r\nHumidity. Use of psychrometric chart. Adiabatic saturation and wet bulb temperature. Applications.
\r\n
\r\nUnsteady State Material and Energy Balances (5 hours)
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\r\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\r\nC: no. of lab hours per week
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\r\n

\r\n\t

\r\n

\r\n\tLearning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

\r\n

\r\n\t* master general knowledge and fundamental concepts of chemical engineering principles;

\r\n

\r\n\t* develop problem solving abilities for engineering design of chemical processes;

\r\n

\r\n\t* analyse and handle steady state mass and energy balances using systematic approaches;

\r\n

\r\n\t* design and integrate mass balances and energy balances for multiple chemical processes; and

\r\n

\r\n\t* differentiate and handle unsteady state mass and energy balances using approximation methods.

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\r\n
\r\nSuggestions: For those like to improve their general chemistry knowledge, here is a reference book for this course: "Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change" (6th edition by Martin Silberberg), 2011, McGraw Hill.
\r\nThis book is available in NUS bookstore and library.","Order":2},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"Lectures (3 h per week) and Tutorials (1 h per week).","Order":3},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"See the same IVLE site.","Order":4},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"

\r\n\tBrief outline:
\r\n\tIntroduction to Chemical Engineering (5 hours)
\r\n\tFundamentals (7 hours)
\r\n\tSteady State Material Balances (7 hours)
\r\n\tSteady State Energy Balances (8 hours)
\r\n\tPsychrometry and Applications (4 hours)
\r\n\tUnsteady State Material and Energy Balances (5 hours)
\r\n\t
\r\n\tDetailed syllabus:
\r\n\tIntroduction to Chemical Engineering (5 hours)
\r\n\tHistory of chemical engineering. The chemical process industry, with specific reference to Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. Petroleum and petrochemicals. Flowsheets. Units and chemical engineering calculations.
\r\n\tFundamentals (7 hours)
\r\n\tClassification of processes. General balance equations. Gases and gaseous mixtures. PVT behaviour of pure substance. Vapour pressure. Saturation. Single phase and multiphase systems. Phase diagrams.
\r\n\tSteady State Material Balances (7 hours)
\r\n\tTie substances. Balances for multiple units. Recycles, bypasses and purges. Tear streams and iterative solutions. Reactive systems.
\r\n\tSteady State Energy Balances (8 hours)
\r\n\tReference states. Enthalpy. Specific heat capacity. Sources of data. Heats of reaction. Equilibrium reactors. Heats of solution and mixing. Use of steam table. Energy requirements for a reactor. Combustion and fuels.
\r\n\tPsychrometry and Applications (4 hours)
\r\n\tHumidity. Use of psychrometric chart. Adiabatic saturation and wet bulb temperature. Applications.
\r\n\tUnsteady State Material and Energy Balances (5 hours)
\r\n\tTransient processes. General balances. Examples.

\r\n","Order":6},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"CA (midterm quiz) and Final Examination","Order":8},{"ID":"7d449795-35f6-40b4-9b9d-5d6e6baa6406","Title":"Textbooks and Reference Books","Description":"Textbooks
\r\n1) Felder, R.M. and Rousseau, R.W., "Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes", 3rd ed., J. Wiley & Sons, 2000.
\r\n2) Himmelblau, D.M. and James B. Riggs, "Basic Principles & Calculations in Chemical Engineering", 7th ed., Prentice-Hall, 2004.
\r\nThese two books are available in NUS bookstore and library.
\r\n
\r\nReference Books
\r\nLuyben, W.L. and Wenzel, L.A., "Chemical Process Analysis - Mass and Energy Balances", Prentice-Hall, 1988.
\r\nHougen, O.A., Watson, K.M. and Ragatz, R.A., "Chemical Process Principles", 2nd ed., vol 1, J. Wiley & Sons, 1959.
\r\nAndersen, L.B. and Wenzel, L.A., "Introduction to Chemical Engineering", McGraw-Hill, 1961. (This book is suitable for background reading.).
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\r\n\t\tDevelop and integrate mass and energy balances for multiple chemical processes; and
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\n\t\tDiagnose reactor operations and solve a variety of reactor problems.

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\nDesign Equations of Basic Ideal Reactors
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\nAnalysis of Rate Data
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\nReactor Design for Single Reactions
\nReactor selection principles. Concept of partially converted feeds. Reactor sequencing. Recycle reactor.
\n
\nReactor Design for Multiple Reactions
\nVarious definitions of selectivity and yield. Series, parallel and series-parallel reactions. Importance of contacting patterns. Reactor design based on product distributions.
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\nNon-Isothermal reactions
\nDerivations of the integral and differential forms of the energy balance equation. General approach to non-isothermal reactor design. Heat effects on product distributions in multiple reactions.
\n
\nNon-Ideal Flow Reactors
\nCauses and characteristics of non-ideal flow. Residence time distribution (RTD) – definition, experimental methods and analysis. Moments of RTD. RTD in Ideal Reactors. Diagnosing reactor ills with RTD. Models to predict non-ideal reactor performance. Zero adjustable parameter models (Segregation model). One adjustable parameter models (Tanks-in-series model and Dispersion model). Two adjustable parameter models (Compartment model).
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\nElements of Heterogeneous Catalysis
\nInorganic catalysis and their properties. Derivation of rate laws for heterogeneous catalytic reactions. Langmuir-Hinshelwood approach. Catalyst deactivation and its rate laws. Operational solutions to catalyst deactivation problems. Moving bed reactors. Catalytic reactor design.
\n
\nMass-Transfer Resistance in Packed-Bed Reactors
\nConcept of an overall rate equation incorporating transport effects. Heterogeneous catalytic reaction systems – reaction mechanisms, rate-limiting step, external and internal diffusion effects (Thiele modulus, internal and overall effectiveness factor, apparent reaction rates). Derivation of full equations describing flow, reaction and diffusion (mass-transfer and reaction-limited regimes). Packed-bed reactor design.","Order":6},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"Homework: 10% of course grade
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\nPeriodic Table Classic 3.9 (http://www.periodictableexplorer.com/pc_ptc.htm)
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\nACD/ChemSketch Freeware (http://www.acdlabs.com/resources/freeware/chemsketch/)
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\n\t\tApply finite and differential control volume approach of the continuity, momentum and energy equations to solve various fluid flow problems;
\n\t\tDescribe the concept of inviscid flow and stream function;
\n\t\tExamine viscous flow in momentum boundary layer around an immersed object;
\n\t\tPerform calculation for a centrifugal pump in a piping system.

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\n\t\t\t\tWeek #	\n\t\t\t\tLecture	\n\t\t\t\tTutorial
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 1, Jan 12	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2, Jan 19	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 3, Jan 26	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4, Feb 2	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 5, Feb 9	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 6, Feb 16	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga
\n\t\t\t\tRecess Week, Feb 21	\n\t\t\t\tNo class	\n\t\t\t\tNo Tutorial
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 7, March 2	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga / Dr. Sachin	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Karthiga
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 8, March 9	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 9, March 16	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 10, March 23	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 11, March 30	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 12, April 6	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 13, April 13	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Sachin

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\nIntroduction and Fundamental concepts
\nClassification of fluids and their properties. Fundamental concepts. Dimensional analysis: geometric, kinematic & dynamic similarity. Rayleigh method and Buckingham's pi-theorem. Model theory. Static fluid. Pressure and its measurement. Newton's law of viscosity. Rheology of non-newtonian fluid. No-slip condition. Flow of compressible fluids - Sonic velocity in fluids.
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\nFundamental Equations : Control Volume Approach
\nContinuity equation. Momentum and moment of momentum equations. Energy equation. Bernoulli equation.
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\nDifferential Equations of Fluid Flow
\nDifferential continuity equation. Stream function. Navier-Stokes equations and applications. Velocity distribution in pipe, inclined plane and annular conduits for laminar flow.
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\nFlow in Closed Conduits
\nFrictional losses - friction factor and Moody diagram. Equivalent diameter for non-circular conduct. Loss coefficient and equivalent length. Minor loss - pipe fitting, expansion, contraction, entry and exit losses. Flow calculations in integrated piping network - series and parallel arrangements.
\n
\nViscous Flow and Turbulence
\nThe boundary layer concept. Blasius solution for the laminar boundary layer on a flat plate. Flow with a pressure gradient. von Kármán momentum integral analysis. Turbulence: Description of turbulence. Turbulent shearing stresses. The mixing length hypothesis.
\n
\nPumps and Compressors
\nTypes of pumps & compressors, velocity diagram, characteristics curves, use of dimensionless groups, specific speed, net positive suction head (NPSH), cavitation, selection of pumps and compressors.","Order":7},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"
\nCA components: 40%
\n
\nPart 1 - 20%
\nPart 2 - 20%
\n
\nFinal Examination: 60% ","Order":9},{"ID":"7ba8a322-695c-42ab-b7cb-9467dfdba27d","Title":"Workload","Description":"
\n3-1-0-0-7
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\r\n\tThere will be general lectures where students are encouraged to participate by asking and answering questions.

\r\n

\r\n\tHomework and tutorial problems will be assigned for students to practice solving problems. Tutorial problems will be discussed during tutorials by student volunteers, and all students are encouraged to answer at least one question. Homework problems (3 times) will be marked and graded by the graders, and discussed during lectures.

\r\n

\r\n\t2 quizzes will be held after the end of a section. Quizzes will be held in lecture slots for 30-60 minutes, and will be composed of simple problem solving questions for the section. The final exam will have problem solving questions covering the whole module.

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\r\n\tThere will be a mini-project on design for this semester. The details will be announced in class.

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\r\n\tLectures every Tuesday, 10:00-11:45 in UT-AUD 1

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\r\n\tand every Friday, 13:00-14:00 in LT7

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\r\n\tTutorials: to be determined by your grouping schedule.

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\r\n\tPlease see the class website in the weblinks section for further details on the syllabus and workbin.

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\r\n\tModule Learning Objectives

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\r\n\tAt the conclusion of the module, the students will learn the fundamentals of heat and mass transfer relevant to chemical engineering as follows:

\r\n

\r\n\t\tDescribe the principles in the three modes of heat transfer.
\r\n\t\tAnalyze and apply heat transfer principles to practical problems of heat transfer units.
\r\n\t\tDescribe the principles of molecular diffusion and convective mass transfer.
\r\n\t\tApply mass transfer principles to practical problems of mass transfer units.
\r\n\t\tRelate heat, mass and momentum transfer by using the concepts of analogies.

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\r\n\t3 homework and 1 mini-project to be marked - 15%

\r\n

\r\n\t2 quizzes during the term (date and time to be determined) - 25%

\r\n

\r\n\tFinal exam - 60%

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\r\nModule Learning Objectives
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\r\nOn successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
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\r\n\t\tDescribe the principles in the three modes of heat transfer.
\r\n\t\tAnalyze and apply heat transfer principles to practical problems of heat transfer units.
\r\n\t\tDescribe the principles of molecular diffusion and convective mass transfer.
\r\n\t\tApply mass transfer principles to practical problems of mass transfer units.
\r\n\t\tRelate heat, mass and momentum transfer by using the concepts of analogies.
\r\n\t\tWork in a team to design and conduct experiments with consideration of safety and environmental impact, collect and analyze data and write technical reports.

\r\n","Order":5},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"Laboratory Work: 15%\r\n

\r\n\tQuizzes and Homework: 35%

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\r\n\tFinal Examination: 50%

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\r\nOn successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
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\r\n\tLocation: LT5. Time: 18:00-21:30 (Wednesday)

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\r\nLearning outcomes:
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\r\nOn successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
\r\n1. Perform calculations related to particle size analysis and particle motion in fluids.
\r\n2.    Describe the effect of operating variables on packed bed and fluidized bed operations.
\r\n3.    Design, analyze and evaluate the operation of physical separation processes (e.g., filtration, sedimentation, cyclone separator).
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\r\n\tParticle Size Analysis (MR Chapter 1)
\r\n\tPopulations of particles & Particle size measurements.

\r\n

\r\n\tSingle Particles in a Fluid (MR Chapter 2)
\r\n\tMotion of solid particles in a fluid. Particles falling under gravity through a fluid. Non-spherical particles.

\r\n

\r\n\tMultiple Particle Systems (MR Chapter 3)
\r\n\tSettling of a suspension of particles. Batch settling. Continous settling.

\r\n

\r\n\tColloids and Fine Particles (MR Chapter 5)
\r\n\tBrownian Motion. Surface forces. van der Waals forces. Electrical double layer forces.

\r\n

\r\n\tFlow through a Packed Bed of Particles (MR Chapter 6)
\r\n\tPressure drop-flow relationships. Filtration. Incompressible cake.

\r\n

\r\n\tParticle Based Drug Delivery Systems (References)
\r\n\tFundamentals. Drug delivery devices.

\r\n

\r\n\tNovel Pharmaceutical Particles. (References)
\r\n\tNovel Fabrication Methods. Characterization.

\r\n

\r\n\tDynamics of Particulate Systems. (References)
\r\n\tTaylor Vortex flow. Granular materials under shear, gravity and vibration. Tomography measurements and CFD modeling tools

\r\n

\r\n\tFluidization. (MR Chapter 7)
\r\n\tMinimum fluidization velocity. Classification of powders. Bubbling fluidization.

\r\n

\r\n\tPneumatic Conveying and Standpipe (MR Chapter 8)
\r\n\tDilute phase and dense phase transport. Choking velocity in vertical transport. Saltation velocity in horizontal transport. Bend.

\r\n

\r\n\tSeparation of particles from a Gas (MR Chapter 9)
\r\n\tGas cyclones. Flow characteristics. Efficiency of separation.

\r\n

\r\n\tStorage and flow of powders (MR Chapter 10)
\r\n\tHopper Design. Mass flow and core flow. Critical condition for flow. Shear cell test.

\r\n

\r\n\tMixing and segregation (MR Chapter 11)
\r\n\tType of mixture. Mechanism of segregation. Equipment for pariculate mixing.

\r\n

\r\n\tParticle size reduction (MR Chapter 12)
\r\n\tParticle fracture mechanisms. Energy requirements. Prediction of particle size distribution. Comminution equipment.

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\r\n\tLaboratory Hours (To be coordinated by Qin Zhen, 6516-8074; cheqinz@nus.edu.sg ).

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\r\n

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\r\n

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\r\n\tLEARNING OUTCOMES
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\r\n\t\t\t\t1. CN2121 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t2. CN2122 Fluid Mechanics
\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tCompulsory Textbook:
\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tCrowl D. and Louvar J.F., Chemical Process Safety: Fundamentals with Applications, 3rd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2011.

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\r\n\t\t\t\tTake-Home Quiz

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\r\n
\r\nThe rational for this course is to acquaint the student with the required concepts, methods and tools for identifying process hazards, and controlling their impact on safety, health and the environment.
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\r\nConsequence Modelling: Source models; Dispersion modelling; Consequence analysis of incident scenarios.
\r\n
\r\nFires and Explosions: The fire triangle; Flammability; Vapour cloud explosions; BLEVE; Static electricity; Principles for safe design.
\r\n
\r\nPressure Relief: Concepts, scenarios, relief systems, sizing.
\r\n
\r\nHazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Hazards and Operability (HAZOP) studies.
\r\n
\r\nReliability Engineering: Probability and frequency; Event trees and Fault trees; Introduction to quantitative risk analysis; Human error.
\r\n
\r\nManagement of SHE: Regulations and policies; Confined spaces; Permit to work.
\r\n
\r\nEnvironmental Impact: Effects of chemical processes and manufactured products on the environment.
\r\n
\r\nIndustry and Environment: Life cycle assessment; Sustainability and sustainable development.
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\r\n

\r\n\t· Propose, justify and execute research work

\r\n

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\r\n

\r\n\t· Troubleshoot and solve problems creatively

\r\n

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\r\nEach student is expected to pursue research for this module and meet/discuss with his/her supervisor on a regular basis. S/he should complete the research work and submit the reports by the specified deadlines. If a student does not submit his/her interim and final reports, then s/he will not be allowed to make the oral presentation, and s/he may receive an F-grade. Since this module carries 10 MCs, a poor grade in this module can significantly affect the CAP including honors classification.
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\n\t
\n\t· Interim report (15%): This report should provide details of your progress and work plan (2-3 pages). Regarding the format, please consult with your supervisor. You must submit this report to your supervisor AND upload it in IVLE by 23:59, 31 March 2015. There will be a penalty for late submission (please see below).
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\n\t· Final report (65%): This report will be assessed by both your supervisor and a moderator. A soft copy of this report must be submitted to your supervisor AND uploaded in IVLE by 5pm on 15 Jun 2015. In addition, a hard copy must be submitted to the Department Office by 5pm on 15 Jun 2015. There will be a penalty for late submission (please see below). Please enclose a lab-release form (hard copy) in your report. Students who work on computational projects also need to submit this form, but you can just let your supervisor sign in Section 3. This is to make sure that your supervisor knows you have already finished your project. You must attach this form or an email approval from your supervisor when you submit your report.
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\n\t· Oral presentation (20%): An oral presentation of about 10-15 mins is required. This will be carried out during the FYP Day in March 2016 for most students. For poly-track students who are graduating in Dec 2015, please contact Dr. Yan Ning for alternative arrangements.
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\n\tPenalty for late submission of interim & final report
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\n\t[1] For each day delay beyond the submission deadline, the interim & final FYP report marks will be reduced by 7% resulting in 50% reduction after 1 week, and 100% after 2 weeks.
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\n\t[2] Appeals for extension of interim & final report submission deadline must be supported by the supervisor and then submitted to the FYP coordinators for consideration before the deadline. Extension will be approved only if there are VERY strong and compelling reasons such as military training and medical reasons, and in each case supporting evidence must be provided. Once the deadline has passed, extension requests will no longer be considered and the penalty for late submission will be applied.
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\n\t[3] Unless approval for extension of submission deadline has been granted by the FYP coordinators, any student who fails to submit the final report within 2 weeks after the deadline will not be allowed to participate in the oral presentation.

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\n• Describe the process of drug discovery and development.
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\r\n\t\tExplain different types of enzyme-catalysed transformations;
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\r\nEnzyme classes and reactions (3 hours)
\r\nEnzyme classification (EC numbers), oxidoreductase, co-factor, transferase, hydrolase, lyase, isomerase, examples of enzymatic reactions.
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\r\nEnzyme selection (3 hours)
\r\nTarget reaction definition and selection, source of enzymes, enzyme or microorganism screening strategies, microtiter plate, high-throughput screening, detection methods, enantioselectivity assays.
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\r\nEnzyme purification and characterization (3 hours)
\r\nEnzyme purification techniques and general principles: SEC, IEC, HIC, IMAC, affinity matrices, affinity tags, and fusion proteins, examples. Enzyme characterization methods: molecular mass, IEP, multimers, amino terminal sequence, structure determination.
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\r\nEnzyme biochemistry and enantioselectivity (3 hours)
\r\nMichaelis-Menten kinetics, kinetic constants Kcat, Km, inhibition, enzyme selectivity, enantioselectivity, kinetic resolution vs dynamic resolution.
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\r\nEnzyme engineering (5 hours)
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\r\nBiotransformation with whole cells (3 hours)
\r\nCell growth, whole cells biotransformation, recombinant microorganisms, Multi-enzyme reactions, secondary metabolites, fermentation.
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\r\nBiotransformation with enzymes (3 hours)
\r\nCofactor regeneration systems (NADPH, NADH, ATP), coupled substrate approach, coupled enzyme approach, permeabilized cells, enzyme stabilization, immobilization technology, membrane reactors.
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\r\nBiotransformation in organic solvent (4 hours)
\r\nEnzymes and solvents: solubility of enzymes, substrates and products, water activity. organic solvents: ‘Klibanov’ rules, reaction reversal, ‘memory’ effect. Ion-paired enzyme. Enzyme catalysis in ionic liquid.
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\r\nProduct recovery (3 hours)
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\r\nProcess economics (3 hours)
\r\nProcess design, flow sheets, calculations, stringent and relaxed parameters, process evaluation, quantitation, economics of a process, research choices based on process cost considerations.
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\r\nBiotransformation in industry (3 hours)
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\r\n\t\tDescribe and apply the principles and tools of molecular biotechnology
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\r\n\t\tDescribe and apply the concepts of engineering design
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2	\r\n\t\t\t\tMon, 19 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tEngineering Design Principles	\r\n\t\t\t\tLY
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4	\r\n\t\t\t\tMon, 02 Feb - Fri, 06 Feb 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tProteomics/MS	\r\n\t\t\t\tLQS
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\r\n\t\t\t\tRecess Week:	\r\n\t\t\t\tSat, 21 Feb - Sun, 01 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\t Term Break	\r\n\t\t\t\t ---
\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 7	\r\n\t\t\t\tMon, 02 Mar - Fri, 06 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tSystems Biology & Quiz I	\r\n\t\t\t\tLY
\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 8	\r\n\t\t\t\tMon, 09 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tIntellectual Property and Biotechnology	\r\n\t\t\t\tLY
\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 9	\r\n\t\t\t\tMon, 16 Mar - Fri, 20 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tRoles of Design in Molecular Biotechnology	\r\n\t\t\t\tLY
\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 10	\r\n\t\t\t\tMon, 23 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tImmunodiagnostics	\r\n\t\t\t\tCFT
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\r\n\t\tTwo quizzes (each 20%)
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\r\n\t\tGroup project - Final & Presentation (35%)

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The objectives of this course are to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of fundamental transport phenomena-fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, and to prepare students for future research or project work in this field.

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\r\n\tWednesdays 6-9 pm, E5 03-20

\r\n","Order":4},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"

Vectors and tensors analysis; constitutive equations; derivation of conservation equations of mass, momentum, and energy.
Analytic methods for conduction and diffusion – Similarity method; separation of variables; eigenfunction expansion
Unidirectional flow and lubrication analysis.
Laminar flow at low and high Reynolds numbers – Stokes law; reciprocal theorem; momentum boundary layer.
Forced convection in laminar flows- weak and strong convections; thermal and concentration boundary layers; Taylor dispersion.
Multicomponent energy and mass transfer – Simultaneous heat and mass transfer; Dufour and Soret effects; Stefan-Maxwell equations.
Transport in turbulent flow – Turbulent fluxes; eddy diffusion concept

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Two open-book tests (tentative dates: to be announced)(40%)

\r\n\t\t

Open-book final exam (60%)

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Mondays (4-6 pm); by appointment; by email

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Review of Basic Concepts (12 hours)
Diffusion in fluids and porous solids. Forced convection and diffusion; diffusion induced convection. Axial dispersion: dispersion in homogeneous flow, dispersion in packed beds. Inter-phase mass transfer: use of mass transfer coefficient in the design of separation processes.

\r\n\t\t

Absorption with Chemical Reaction (6 hours)
Mass transfer with 1st and 2nd order chemical reactions: determination of reaction rate constant and enhancement factor. Design of absorbers with chemical reaction.

Adsorption Fundamentals and Processes (12 hours)
Equilibrium & kinetics: experimental methods and models. Column dynamics: characterization of equilibrium and kinetics, process design. Process applications: batch, semi-continuous, and continuous processes; chromatography.

Membrane Separation processes (9 hours)
Membrane materials. Transport in membranes: non-porous and porous membranes. Membrane modules: flow patterns; design equations. Applications. Cascading.

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\r\n\tContinuous assessment: 40% from the class tests, each of the 4 tests carrying 10%.
\r\n\tFinal exam (April30, 2013 - 9pm): 60% (OPEN TEXT BOOK + NOTES, 3-4 compulsory questions)

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\r\nModule Learning Outcomes
\r\nOn successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
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\r\n\t\tDescribe the kinetics of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalyses in chemical synthesis, and also chemo-, regio- and stereo-selective synthetic routes;
\r\n\t\tExplain enzymatic conversions and bio-transformations in industrial scales;
\r\n\t\tDesign various unit operations pertinent to fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors;
\r\n\t\tEvaluate qualitative and quantitative analytical data for raw- and finished products in related industries;
\r\n\t\tInvestigate the environmental impacts of current processes and develop possible solutions through green chemical technologies.

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\r\nAnalyses and characterizations (6 hours)
\r\nReview of important spectroscopies for the analysis and characterization of chemical compounds, including ultraviolet, infrared, MS, and nuclear magnetic resonance and chromatographies such as HPLC and GC.
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\r\nHeterogeneous Catalysis (6 hours)
\r\nThe basic principles associated with heterogeneous catalysis such as Langmuir adsorption isotherm, Langmuir-Hinshelwood equation, kinetics, Sabatier effect, specific surface area, catalytic activity and selectivity, etc. Preparation and characterization of solid catalysts and supported metal catalysts (Zeolite, Silica gel, Alumia). Important representative reactions catalyzed by heterogeneous catalysis such as hydrogenation, oxygenation, ammoxidation, alkylation, C-C bond formation, and enatioselective hydrogenation with chirally modified heterogeneous catalyst. Examples in industrial application.
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\r\nHomogeneous Catalysis (6 hours)
\r\nGeneral concepts of homogeneous catalysis. Metal and ligand. Important representative reactions such as hydroformylation, carbonylation, Heck reaction. Asymmetric transformations with homogeneous catalysis, including hydrogenation with Knowles and Noyori catalysts, asymmetric oxidation epoxidation and dihydroxylation with Sharpless and Jacobson catalyst. Examples in industrial application.
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\r\nBiocatalysis and Biotransformation (6 hours)
\r\nA brief review of enzyme kinetics, enzyme classes, enzyme-catalysed reactions, enantioselectivity. Kinetic resolution. Asymmetric syntheses with oxideoreductase. Co-factor recycling. Biotransformation, bioreactor, and separation technology. Industrial bioprocess for the preparation of fine chemicals and pharmaceutics. Case study: L- or D-amino acid production with different classes of enzymes.
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\r\nEnvironmental Aspects and Green Chemical Technologies (4 hours)
\r\nSafety, toxicity, and environmental issues in fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals Production. Green chemical technologies. Chemical syntheses and industrial processes with ionic liquid as solvents.
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\r\nUnits operations (7 hours)
\r\nOverview of unit operations important to the production of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. Filtration, centrifugation, extraction, adsorption, membrane separation, distillation, drying, etc. Basic principle of crystallization, nucleation, crystal growth, MSMPR crystallization model, crystal-population balance, conglomerate crystals. Crystallizers. Representative industrial crystallization processes. Unit operations associated with tablet making such as granulation, blending, compression, agglomeration, encapsulation, etc.","Order":6},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"CA: 45% (test 1: 15%; test 2: 15%; term paper: 15%)
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\r\nFinal Exam: 55% (2 h, closed book; two A4 size sheets written on both sides allowed)
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\n\t\t\t\t\t􏰆 Design green inorganic nanomaterials for a prescribed function.
\n\t\t\t\t\t􏰆 Describe general characterization and functionalization techniques for inorganic nanomaterials.
\n\t\t\t\t\t􏰆 Describe the fundamentals of nanomaterials for energy generation and storage systems.
\n\t\t\t\t\t􏰆 Apply fundamental concepts in inorganic nanomaterials to the analysis of practical sustainable systems.
\n\t\t\t\t\t􏰆 Work as a team for the project and presentation.

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\n Introduction to inorganic nanomaterials
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\n\tPart II: Week 5-8
\n\t Inorganic nanomaterials for human health and biology
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\n\tPart III: Week 9-12

\n Inorganic nanomaterials for green catalysis, clean energy and environment
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\n\t\t\t\tNanomaterials in Sustainability and Basic Principles of Inorganic Nanomaterials (6 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tSustainable nanotechnologies in the areas of environment, human health and energy. Nano-dimensional materials; size effects in nanomaterials. Important inorganic nanomaterials including metal nanostructures, semiconductor quantum dots and nanowires, carbon nanotubes.

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\n\t\t\t\tSynthesis and Properties of Inorganic Nanomaterials (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tBottom up methods: thermodynamics and kinetics in nanoparticle synthesis, nucleation and growth, size and shape control; solution methods, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition. Top down method: lithography.

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\n\t\t\t\tCharacterization Techniques for Inorganic Nanomaterials (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tMorphology characterizations methods – electron microscopes and atomic force microscope; elemental analysis; crystal structure analysis. Bio-related characterization including cell-based, DNA-based and other bio-molecular related analysis and techniques.

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\n\t\t\t\tFunctionalization of Inorganic Nanomaterials (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tInterfacial properties; surface functionalization using capping ligands; core-shell structures; effect of functionalization on properties and applications.

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\n\t\t\t\tInorganic Nanomaterials for Green Chemicals (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tSustainable catalytic applications. Catalytic reaction mechanisms. Design principles for green and sustainable inorganic nanomaterials catalysts. Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic reacting systems. Thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer aspects of heterogeneous catalytic reacting systems. Important inorganic nanomaterials catalysts including noble metal nanocrystals, nanostructured oxides and nanocomposites.

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\n\t\t\t\tInorganic Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tSustainable energy storage applications. Important electrochemical energy storage systems including lithium battery and supercapacitor. Operating principles for electrochemical energy storage systems. Thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer aspects of energy storage systems. Lithium battery and its design principles. Supercapacitor and its design principles. Design of battery electrodes.

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\n\t\t\t\tInorganic Nanomaterials for Fuel Cells (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tSustainable fuel cell applications. Important fuel cell systems. Operating principles. Noble metal nanoparticle electrocatalysis. Design of cathode and anode catalysts including activity, stability and safety concerns. Thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer aspects of fuel cell systems.

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\n\t\t\t\tInorganic Nanomaterials for Solar Cells (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tSustainable solar cell applications. Important solar cell systems. Operating principles. Engineering of inorganic nanomaterials in solar cells. Thermodynamics, kinetics, and mass transfer aspects of solar cell systems.

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\n\t\t\t\tInorganic Nanomaterials for Environment (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tImportant environmental applications of inorganic nanomaterials including toxic ions sensors and waste water treatment. Operating principles. Engineering of inorganic nanomaterials for ion sensor development and waste water treatment. Design principles for sensing systems.

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\n\t\t\t\tInorganic Nanomaterials for Human Health (6 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tGene, protein and RNAi delivery strategies using inorganic nanomaterials. Target tissues, organs and systems in context with diseases. High-throughput combinatorial libraries. Links with bio-related characterization (Lecture 3).

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\n\t\t\t\tPublic Concerns of Inorganic Nanomaterials (3 hours)

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\n\t\t\t\tEnvironmental and human health concerns of inorganic nanomaterials. Certain model organisms like micro- organisms, fishes, rodents as test-beds for the study of toxicity of nanomaterials to the environment. Human health concerns. Toxicity of nanomaterials to pulmonary, cardiovascular, oral, gastro-intestinal and dermatological systems. Summary on how nanomaterials play an important role in driving sustainability.

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\n Individual report on a published research paper in one of the three areas: energy, environment, or biology. Papers will be given in week #2. Selection will be done in the recess week. Report is due in the reading week.
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\n\t2.Mock proposal writing and presentation -45%
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\r\n\t\tDescribe fundamental principles and concepts in the study and control of communicable diseases, including:

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\r\n\t\tthe factors affecting their distribution in populations
\r\n\t\tthe methods used to characterize this distribution
\r\n\t\tthe role of surveillance systems
\r\n\t\thow all of the above informs disease control strategies and programmes

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\r\n\t\tDescribe the principles and concepts in the transmission and control of specific groups of communicable diseases, including:

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\r\n\t\tcontact transmissible and airborne infections
\r\n\t\tenvironment-related, food and water borne diseases
\r\n\t\tvector-borne diseases
\r\n\t\tvaccine preventable diseases
\r\n\t\tdrug resistant and healthcare associated infections
\r\n\t\tsexually transmitted infections

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\r\n\t\tApply principles of outbreak investigation and control on a hypothetical outbreak
\r\n\t\tDescribe and critically appraise control measures and programmes in real-world situations using case studies on HIV, TB, drug resistant infections and dengue.

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClass/Small Group Discussion
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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRecommended Readings

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\r\nThe module will be taught on Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm over 13 weeks. The first 4 weeks of the module will be dedicated to exploring fundamental principles and concepts in the study and control of communicable diseases. The remainder of the course will include lectures and small group discussions on specific groups of communicable diseases. Interspersed with the above will be several sessions where groups of students are to apply their knowledge on outbreak investigation and control in a hypothetical outbreak situation, culminating in a student-led presentation on the topic.","Order":4},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"

\r\n\t(a) Class participation 10%

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\r\n\t(b) Group Assignment 30%

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\r\n\tTotal for CA components: 40%

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\r\n\tTotal for Final Examinations: 60%

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\r\n\tTotal: 100%
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\r\n\tActive participation is expected and will be taken into account when calculating the class participation grade. Students are expected to contribute to the discussion through their questions, comments and personal insights.
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\r\n\tAll assignments are due on the dates provided. If students are unable to complete assignments, they must communicate with the instructors before the deadline to avoid penalties.

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\r\n\t\tGiesecke J: Modern infectious disease epidemiology, 2nd edn. London; New York, NY: Arnold; distributed in the USA by Oxford University Press; 2002.
\r\n\t\tNelson KE, Williams CM: Infectious disease epidemiology: theory and practice, 2nd edn. Sudbury, Mass.: Jones and Bartlett Publishers; 2006.

\r\nThe following textbook is useful as a reference for specific infectious diseases:
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\r\n\t\tHeymann DL: Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, 19th Edition; Washington, DC: American Public Health Association; 2008.

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\r\n\t\tDiscuss some of the most important economic issues and problems faced by the health sector, & of the extent to which economic analysis can assist in their solution.
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\r\n\t Late Work:
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\r\n\tTotal: 100%

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\r\n\tUpon completion of the module, the student will be able to:

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\r\n\t1. assess an emergency situation to identify immediate and longer term assistance and additional resources required.

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\r\n\t2. identify specific health needs of affected populations, plan and implement activities to meet those needs, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the assistance provided.

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\r\n\t3. describe the principles of organization and administration of relief services, and be able to collaborate and cooperate with local and international non-governmental organizations, host governments, military forces and United Nations agencies.

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\r\n\t4. discuss the epidemiology of natural and man-made disasters and the collection, analysis and use of relevant information.

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\r\n\t5. develop a plan of action based upon applicable minimum standards, key activities, and guidance notes.

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\r\n\t6. assess key activities using the key indicators as found in the handbook.

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\r\n\t7. idenfity disease outbreaks and know how to contain them according to international minimm standards.

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\r\n\tIndividual Assignment / Term Paper 60%

\r\n

\r\n\tClass & Group Participation 20%

\r\n

\r\n\tCase studies/Write-ups/Groupwork 20%

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\r\n\tTotal: 100%

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\r\n\tThe SPHERE Handbook – Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response, 2004 revised edition. (available online at: http://www.sphereproject.org/content/view/27/84/lang,English/)

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\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tTotal for CA components:	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t50%
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\n\t\t\t\tTotal for Final Examinations:	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t50%
\n\t\t\t\tTotal:	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t100%

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\r\n\tRecommended text:
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\r\n\t1. Error Reduction in Health Care: A Systematic Approach to Improving Patient Safety, 2nd Edition. Patrice L Spath. 2011. Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint.
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\r\n\t2. The Improvement Guide, 3rd Edition. 2009. Langley GJ, Nolan KM, Nolan TW, Norman CL & Provost LP. San Franicsco: Jossey-Bass Books. [Available as e-Book in NUS library].
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\r\n\tOther Supplementary text:
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\r\n\t1. Patient Safety and Healthcare Improvement at a Glance. Sukhmeet S Panesar et al. 2014. John Wiley & Sons. [Available as e-Book in NUS library].
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\r\n\t2. The Healthcare Data Guide: Learning from Data for Improvement. Llyod P provost & Sandra K Murray. 2011. Jossey-Bass, A Wiley Imprint. [Available as e-Book in NUS library].
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\r\n\t3. Patient Safety, 2nd Edition. Charles Vincent. 2010. West Sussex, UK:BMJ Books, Wiley Blackwell.
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\r\n\t4. Clinical Quality and Patient Safety. Quek Swee Chye et al. 2014. Armour Publishing.
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\r\n\tIn this module, the public health approach to non-communicable disease control will be illustrated with integration of epidemiological parameters (i.e. risk factors, prevention, surveillance) and the WHO guidelines of Control of NCDs including lifecourse and common lifestyle approach and evdence based practice. Students will read, critically appraise and discuss the application of some relevant epidemiological studies. Finally, they will perform a literature search to identify relevant community programs to enhance current control of NCDs in Singapore.

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\r\n\t programmes

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\r\n\t

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\r\n\t2. Discuss the epidemiologic aspects of the main non-communicable diseases and

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\r\n\t critically assess measures to control them.

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\r\n\t3. Appreciate social and ethical issues in control of non-communicable diseases.

\r\n

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\r\n\t4. Identify important and relevant public health concerns and actively propose interventions to control them

\r\n

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\r\n\t\t\t\tIndividual Final Report	\r\n\t\t\t\t50%
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\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\t(1) Integrate knowledge across a variety of disciplines in public health\r\n\t\t

\r\n\t\t(2) Apply epidemiologic methods and public health skills to solve community health problems or answer research questions relevant to delivery, utilization or effectiveness of health care.","Order":3},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"

\r\n\tCO5102 - Principles of Epidemioligy

\r\n

\r\n\tCO5103 - Quantitative Epidemiologic Methods

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\r\n\tAim: To enable students to apply health services research tools in the decision making and resource allocation process

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\r\n\tUpon completion of the module, students will be able to:

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\r\n\t1. Understand the importance of health services research and their application in health policy.

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\r\n\t2. Collect, analyze and interpret data for decision making.

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\r\n\tCO5102 - Principles of Epidemiology

\r\n

\r\n\tCO5103 - Quantiative Epidemiologic Methods

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\r\n\tQuality of Life: The Assessment, Analysis and Interpretation of Patient-reported Outcomes: 2nd Edition – by Peter M. Fayers, David Machin
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\r\n\tMethods for the economic evaluation of health care programmes : 3rd Edition – by Michael F. Drummond, Mark J. Sculpher, George W. Torrance, Bernie J. O'Brien, Greg L. Stoddart
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\r\n\t\tTai BC and Machin D (2014) Regression Methods for Medical Research. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

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\r\n\tE-book available: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/book/10.1002/9781118721957

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\r\nClincial Epidemiology: The study of the outcome of illness
\r\nAurther: Noel S. Weiss
\r\nISBN: 9780195305234
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\r\nModern Epidemiology
\r\nAurther: Kenneth J Rothman, Sander Greenland & Timothy L Lash
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\r\n\t\tCritically appraise and discuss published findings from clinical trials

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\r\n\t\tEarly phase clinical trials
\r\n\t\tPhase III study design: Blinding and randomisation
\r\n\t\tSample size and power estimation
\r\n\t\tSpecial considerations in trials of surgical therapy
\r\n\t\tIssues involving multiple treatment groups and endpoints
\r\n\t\tStratification and subgroup analyses
\r\n\t\tInterim and sequential analysis
\r\n\t\tQuality of life evaluation in clinical trials
\r\n\t\tMeta-analysis of RCTs
\r\n\t\tReporting and critical evaluation of clinical trials

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\r\n","Order":9},{"ID":"b00b621d-3e1d-407d-9559-3a282c228808","Title":"Disclamier","Description":"The Master of Public Health programme requires attendance of 75 percent of all lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars.
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\r\n
\r\nMachin D and Fayers PM (2010). Randomized Clincial Trials. Design, Practice and Reporting. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.
\r\n
\r\nRecommended Readings
\r\n
\r\nSystematic Reviews in Health Care: Meta-analysis in context. 2nd ed, Ed: M Egger, G Davy-Smith, D Altman. BMJ Books 2001. ISBN 0-27279-1488-X.
\r\nAssessing Quality of Life in Clinical Trials: Methods and Practice. Ed: Fayers P and Hays R. Oxford University Press 2005.
\r\n
\r\nFayers PM and Machin D (2007). Quality of Life. The assessment, analysis and interpretation of patient-reported outcomes. 2nd ed. Chichester: Wiley
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\r\nAims & Objectives: To equip students with the understanding of what underpins the quantitative approach & how best to use it in public health. Upon completion, students will be able to:
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\r\n2. Understand the ethical debate related to the qualitative methods contrasted to other approaches in public health.
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\r\n8. Undertake a content analyses using media data.
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\r\n
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\r\n4. Ethics in practice.
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\r\n6. Structured observation & content analyses.
\r\n7. Critical appraisal, validity & reliability in qualitative methods.
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\r\n\t\tList 5 necessary skills to develop to become a good proposal-writer.
\r\n\t\tCite 8 characteristics against which to judge a good proposal.
\r\n\t\tOutline a full proposal with 7 obligatory headings.
\r\n\t\tWrite good program goals and SMART objectives.
\r\n\t\tUnderstand and apply basic proposal terminology.

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2. \r\n\t\t\t\tRFAs (Request for Proposals), Technical Reviews, Basic Terminology
3. \r\n\t\t\t\tPreparing for a Proposal Process: Politics, Process, People, Program Ideas
\r\n\t

\r\nMethodology: Power point, Participant Panel on Proposal Writing Experiences/Lessons Learned
\r\nOutput: Team Building and Assignments (GW1)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\t\tAssessment (S2) \r\n\t\t
1. \r\n\t\t\t\tAssessment – Data-gathering and analysis
2. \r\n\t\t\t\tWhat is a compelling rationale? Developing a problem statement.
\r\n\t

\r\nOutput: Situation Analysis and Executive Summary
\r\nMethodology: Power point, Group Work (GW2) and Presentations, and Feedback (S3)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\t\tPlanning and Design (S4)\r\n\t\t
1. \r\n\t\t\t\tGoal, Objectives, SDAs (Specific Delivery Areas), Targets, Indicators, Strategies/Approaches
2. \r\n\t\t\t\tLogframes 101—Results-based Management
\r\n\t

\r\nOutput: Exercise in writing good objectives, Proposal Design Section
\r\nMethodology: Power point, Group Work (GW3) and Presentations, and Feedback (S5)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\t\tImplementation and Management (S6)\r\n\t\t
1. \r\n\t\t\t\tHuman Resources, Organizational Charts, Implementation Schedule
2. \r\n\t\t\t\tPartnerships, Sustainability
3. \r\n\t\t\t\tOther Narrative Components
\r\n\t

\r\nOutput: Organizational Chart and Implementation Plan
\r\nMethodology: Group Work (GW4) and Presentations and Feedback (S7)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\t\tMonitoring and Evaluation (S8)\r\n\t\t
1. \r\n\t\t\t\tHealth Information System
2. \r\n\t\t\t\tData Collection Planning & Mixed Methods
\r\n\t

\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\t\tBudgets, Budget Narratives and Appendices (S9)\r\n\t\t
1. \r\n\t\t\t\tExamples of Budget Outlines
2. \r\n\t\t\t\tBudget Considerations
3. \r\n\t\t\t\tAppendices, and Other Format Considerations
\r\n\t

\r\nOutput: Budget, Budget Narrative and Appendices
\r\nMethodology: Group Work (GW5) and Presentations, and Final Feedback (S10)
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\r\n
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\r\n
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\r\n
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\r\n\tRequired and Recommended Readings

\r\n

\r\n\tRecommended textbook: Green L, Kreuter M. Health Program Planning – An educational and ecological approach. 4th edition. McGraw Hill, NY, 2004.

\r\n

\r\n\tSimons-Morton BG, Greene WH, Gottlieb NH. Introduction to Health Education and Health Promotion [Second Edition]. Prospect Heights, Illinois: Waveland Press, 1995.
\r\n\t
\r\n\tAdditional readings will either be uploaded to IVLE or posted as a link within the IVLE lesson plan.

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\r\n\tPlease complete readings before coming to class, and come prepared with at least one question.

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\r\n\t\tInstrumentations that could be used for quantification of toxic substances
\r\n\t\tIdentify hazardous conditions at the work place
\r\n\t\tQuantify the hazard
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\r\n\tTotal for CA Component 20%

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\r\n\tStructure Clincial Exam 30%

\r\n

\r\n\tWritten Exam 50%

\r\n

\r\n\tTotal for Final Examination 80%

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\r\n\tTotal: 100%

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\r\n\tMacLeod's Clinical Examination, 10th Edition. 2000.

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\r\n\tDavidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine. 19^th Ed. 2003. Churchill Livingstone.

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\r\n\tTextbook of Occupational Medicine Practice. D Koh, KS Chia, J Jeyaratnam. 2nd Ed. 2001. World Scientific Publishing.

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\r\n\tFitness for Work. 3^rd Ed. 2000. Eds Cox R, Palmer K. Oxford University Press.

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\r\n\tPrinciples and Practice of Contact and Occupational Dermatoses in the Asia-Pacific Region. Eds NG SK, Goh CL. World Scientific 2001.

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\r\n\tOccupational Lung Disorders. 3rd Ed. 1994. W. Raymond Parkes. Oxford University Press.

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\r\n\tFitting the task to the Human. Kromer KHE and Grandjean E. (6^th Edition), 2000.

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\r\n\tA Guide to Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2nd Edition 2006 by Martin Helander. Taylor & Francis
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\r\n\tHuman Factors in Engineering and Design, 7th Edition, 1993 Mark S Sanders and Ernest J McCormick. McGraw-Hill Inc
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\r\n\tHandbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics (3rd Edition) Published Online Feb2006 Editors Gavriel Salvendy

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\r\n\tAt the end of the module the student will be able to:

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\r\n\t\tEvaluate current and potential health and safety hazards in the workplace.

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\r\n\tCO5305 - Industrial Hygiene

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\r\n\tCO5306 - Public Health Toxicology

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\n\tTue 1400-1600 LT15
\n\tWebcast

\n\t
\n\tTutorials:

\n\t1 hour per week
\n\tstart from week 3
\n\t11 sessions

\n\tStudents who like to register for this module even though there is timetable clash should
\n\tget the approval from their own faculty and register through them.
\n\tStudents who fail to get a place in a tutorial group or a lab group should drop this module.

\n\t
\n\tLab sessions:

\n\t2 hours per week
\n\tstart from week 3
\n\t10 Lab sessions (6 take home labs and 4 sit-in labs)

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\n\tLabs and continuous assessment will play an important part of the course. Regular attendance of the tutorials is crucial to doing well in the course.

\n\tThe midterm test and final exam will be closed book while lab assignments will be open book.

\n\t

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\n\t\t\t\tTutorial Participation	\n\t\t\t\t5%
\n\t\t\t\tLabs	\n\t\t\t\tTake Home lab: 5%. Sit-in Lab 15% (open book)
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tMid Term Test \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t20% (closed book)
\n\t\t\t\tPratical exam	\n\t\t\t\t15% (open book)
\n\t\t\t\tFinal Exam	\n\t\t\t\t40% (closed book)

\n
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\n\t\tSorting and trees
\n\t\tHash tables
\n\t\tGraph algorithms
\n\t\tDynamic programming and other advanced material

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\n\t\t\t\tTutorial:2	\n\t\t\t\t1 hour	\n\t\t\t\tFriday (TBA)
\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion Groups:2	\n\t\t\t\t2 hours	\n\t\t\t\tTBA
\n\t\t\t\tAssignments:5	\n\t\t\t\t5 hours	\n\t\t\t\tWeekly
\n\t\t\t\tStudy time:3	\n\t\t\t\t3 hours	\n\t\t\t\t

\n
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\n\t\t\t\tCoding Quiz	\n\t\t\t\tTBA	\n\t\t\t\t TBA
\n\t\t\t\tQuiz 2	\n\t\t\t\t TBA	\n\t\t\t\t TBA
\n\t\t\t\tProblem Sets (9-10)	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t TBA
\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion Groups / Participation	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t TBA
\n\t\t\t\tFinal Exam (in reading week)	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t TBA
\n\t\t\t\tTotal	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t 100%

\n
\nOur policy is to work as hard as we can to give each student the final grade that they earn, and this will be the guiding principle behind the final grade assignment.\n

\n\t

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\nIf you did not secure a slot in the class via MPE, please e-mail your application to me answering (in no more than 5 sentences):
\n
\n(0) Subject of the e-mail: "CS2020 Application"
\n(1) Your name and matric number
\n(2) Which class did you take to meet the prereq (cs1010 or cs1101s) and what grade did you get?
\n(3) Are you a student in SoC? If not, do you have a minor in CS?
\n(4) Is there any other special reason that you should be accepted to cs2020?
\n
\n
\n
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\nMany students recommend it:
\n

\n\t\tIf you qualify for CS2020, definitely take it! [...] CS2020 makes you think about how to solve a problem in a manner you think that's best. No fixed answers, loads of flexiblity, great for learning.
\n\t\tIf you like challenge, you should take it.
\n\t\tWork hard and enjoy the problems!
\n\t\tTake CS2020. Or die. xD

\nStudents warn that CS2020 is hard:\n

\n\t\tPain guaranteed, Fun too. Time Sink if you cannot draw away from fun stuff.
\n\t\tTry to work as hard as you can.
\n\t\tMake sure you can pick up concepts quickly.
\n\t\tTake it if you have the time to learn on your own [...]
\n\t\t[Give] a warning at the start of the module [that] things are gonna be really tough, and that students have until week x to decide whether to go for cs1020.
\n\t\tA trivial suggestion, but disclaimers would be good [indicating that problem sets can be very hard and time consuming].

\nTeaching feedback:
\n

\n\t\tProf. Gilbert is a very approachable lecturer, and his lectures aren't too boring, and I think he gets good points across.
\n\t\tFun and eloquent in explaining concepts.
\n\t\tFirst thing first, you are one of the best lecturers i've ever met in NUS. Excellent!
\n\t\tIt's a tough mod, but taught decently.
\n\t\tI love the examples given during the lectures. It helps provide a clear pictorial view of what's going on, instead of lines after lines of code and/or mathematical formulations.

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\n\tThis module is the first part of a two-part series on the practice of software engineering in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). These two modules together provide students with hands-on experience in working in project groups through a complete SDLC to develop a well-designed, well-tested, large-scale software system. This first part focuses on applying best software engineering practices on the analysis and design of software systems. The students will practice the analysis of user’s needs, formulation of computing requirements to meet the user’s needs, modeling and design of the computer system according to the requirements, and evaluation of the design.

\n\tYou can quickly find out about the approach taken in this project course, and about experiences teaching it in the paper "Teaching an Advanced Design, Team-oriented Software Project Course", published in the Proceedings of the 26th Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (2013).

\n\tCS3201/CS3202 replaces the former CS3215 that was offered in a single term and was worth 8 modular credits. CS3201 and CS3202 are each worth 4 modular credits. The full-year formula allows us to look deeper into software architecture issues, and to do team work with elements of individual assessment during requirements analysis and architecture design.

\n\tThe essence of this course is advanced software design in action. Students learn to apply design principles and "best development practices" in practice. Architectural design, design specifications and evaluation of alternative design solutions that lead to quality code are emphasized throughout the course. The problem students work on is carefully selected to demonstrate the application of design principles. The size of the problem and iterative development style make it difficult to succeed in the project without applying a principled and systematic approach to design, documentation, development and testing.

\n\tSpecific objectives are:

\n\t\tApply software engineering principles in practice
\n\t\tFollow the SDLC according to the "best software engineering practices"
\n\t\tDefine and document software architecture, justify design decisions (CS3201)
\n\t\tApply and consolidate what students have learned in these three programming courses: CS1101, CS1102 and CS2103
\n\t\tDevelop an ability to work as part of a group in a project of substantial size and complexity
\n\t\tEnhance project planning skills
\n\t\tDevelop writing skills
\n\t\tDevelop a well-tested, production-quality software system in iterative development (CS3202)
\n\t\tPrepare students for industrial projects

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\n\tIn CS3201, students do requirements analysis, architecture design and extensive prototyping.

\n\tDuring requirements analysis (Assignment 1) students work in groups, 2-3 students per group. Students form their groups independently and do not need to register their group with the lecturer or teaching assistants.

\n\tDuring architectural design and prototyping (Assignment 2, 3 and 4) students work in teams of six. Students form teams independently and need to register their team on IVLE before strating the work for Assignment 2. Students will be notified through Announcements when to register their team.

\n\tThe course involves lectures, tutorials, consultations, assignments, two tests, and final project presentation.

\n\t\tLectures: Introduce students to the problem domain (Static Program Analysis), and discuss software design principles/methods to be used in the project.
\n\t\tAssignments: One assignment related to requirements analysis, and two assignments related to the architecture. In the fourth assignment students implement a prototype.\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tStudents work on Assignment 1 in a group of two to three students and submit answers as a group.
- \n\t\t\t\tStudents work on Assignments 2, 3 and 4 in a team of six students and submit answers as a team.
- \n\t\t\t\tStudents work individually on five sets of programming exercises.
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\n\t\tTutorials: During requirements analysis and architecture design, students have tutorials similar to those conducted in most other modules. Students study sample problems given in advance and then discuss solutions with an instructor during tutorial sessions. Tutorial registration is conducted on CORS. Students work on requirements and architecture assignments in groups/teams, but it is not required that the whole group/team registers for the same tutorial slot.
\n\t\tConsultations: Consultations replace tutorials during prototyping (final five weeks of the course). Students work on a prototype in teams of six students. All team members meet together with their supervisor during their assigned consultation slot to discuss any questions raised by the team. You will form teams and we will register teams for consultation slots at an appropriate time.
\n\t\tTwo tests: Tests are scheduled during our regular lectures and cover requirements analysis and architectural design.
\n\t\tFinal project presentation: At the end of the course, teams submit documentation and code of the prototype they implemented, and they conduct a presentation of their work. Usually presentations are scheduled during the Reading Week.

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\n\tTools

\n\tA software team needs a set of good tools to build a product. For CS3201 we recommend the following tools:

\n\t\tC++ compiler: Visual Studio 2010 or Visual C++ 2010 Express. This is a requirement since the other tools used in the course depend on this. Please avoid using other versions of Visual Studio (such as VS2012) because you may have problems integrating with AutoTester and CPPUnit.
\n\t\tVersion control system: It is required that you use a Version Control System (VCS) and update it regularly with your code. You can use the Subversion server of SoC or a DVCS (Distributed Version Control System) such as Mercurial or Git.
\n\t\tUnit Testing Framework: You can use CPPUnit, other frameworks or write your own.
\n\t\tDocumentation: Doxygen or other documentation tools.
\n\t\tDesign Tools: AgroUML, Visio and such tools can be used for creating and maintaining the UML models of your project.

\nTools Lab\n

\n\tOur tutorials used for Tools Lab can be found here:

\n\t\tCrash course in using CPPUnit
\n\t\tGuide to using TortoiseSVN

\nAutoTester\n

\n\tSPA implementations submitted by students will be tested using the AutoTester. Teams should ensure that their submissions work with Autotester without any failures.

\n\tClick here to download the user guide for Autotester.

\nAutomatic Project Testing\n

\n\tThe Automatic Project Testing offers a start-up point for your project development and testing. You may use the sample Visual Studio 2010 solution as an example on how to structure your code and testing files. Also, this solution can be used as the base to start the project that can be modified according to your need. In the final states of the development, the sample script can be used to automatically run the complete set of tests.

\n\tYou should either use this sample or the AutoTester. This sample solution already contains the AutoTester library, so you do not need to download the AutoTester package from the website. However, you need to read the documentation about the AutoTester to be able to integrate your code with the AutoTester.

\n\tClick here to download the user guide for Automatic Project Testing.

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\n\tGrading Policy for CS3201

\n\t\t10%: Tutorials and consultations
\n\t\t 5%: 5 sets of programming exercises (1% each)
\n\t\t 5%: Assignment 1 (Requirements)\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tAssignments 2 and 3 (Design) are not graded and are instead for feedback only
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\n\t\t40%: 2 tests, one on Analysis (20%) and one on Architecture (20%)
\n\t\t40%: Assignment 4 (Prototype), final report and presentation

\n\tTutorials: Tutorials are for you to ask questions and for the instructor to check your understanding of SPA requirements analysis and API design. In order to benefit from tutorials, you are expected to come prepared. Bring any diagrams, sketches and examples that can help you explain any questions you may have, and to facilitate the discussion. Any problematic issues encountered during assignments will be discussed during tutorials. Grading is done based on your attendance, ability to answer questions, and active participation in tutorials. Attendance at and active participation in tutorials are compulsory.
\n\t
\n\tConsultations: Consultations are for you to present your progress of the project and ask relevant questions as necessary. Your instructor will give you some comments / advice on how you should proceed with the project. In order to benefit from consultations, you are expected to come prepared. Bring notes or any materials that can help you explain your current progress and the questions you may have. Grading is done based on your attendance and active participation, both of which are compulsory in consultations.
\n\t
\n\tProgramming exercises: Programming exercises will be released in CodeCrunch on a weekly basis in the first half of the semester. You are to self study C++ (using the slides and sample codes provided in the Workbin) and submit your programs before the deadline.

\n\tAssignments: Each group submits one set of answers, and as a rule, all students in a group get the same grade. Any problems regarding the contribution to assignment solutions will be considered case by case. Assignments 2 and 3 on Design are not graded, but what you learn by doing those assignments (API design) is individually assessed in Test 2. Your knowledge of APIs also will be reflected in the final report and prototype grades. It is important that each student has a good understanding of API design in general, not just the API specifications of data abstractions he/she was directly invovled in. Late assignment policy: We do NOT accept late submissions. In turn, we will try to return marked assignments to you during tutorial sessions in the same week in which your assignment was due. This will then allow us to discuss any problematic answers to assignment questions during tutorials.

\n\tTests: Individual assessment.

\n\tPrototype: Team assessment, with grading based on documentation, the scope of functionality implemented, quality, and presentation.

\nPrototype Evaluation Criteria\n

\n\t\tTeam-work: The ability to work in a team.
\n\t\tReliability of SPA code: conformance of SPA code to requirement specifications (checked during auto-testing of your SPA at the end of the course).
\n\t\tConformance of implementation to architectural decisions (abstract APIs and information hiding).
\n\t\tImplementation strategies; Readability of code; Coding standards and practices.
\n\t\tQuality of project report.
\n\t\tQuality of project presentation (during project evaluation in recess week).

\nPolicy on Project Work\n

\n\t\tYou are permitted to discuss the project with anyone.
\n\t\tSolutions you hand in should be your own work -- coding and documentation should be the work of your team only!
\n\t\tYou may not view any code or document written for CS3201/2 and CS3215 in the past.
\n\t\tYou may not reveal your code and document to any students not in your team.
\n\t\tAny case of academic misconduct will be prosecuted to the fullest extent provided for by University regulations.

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\nTutorials 1, 2 and 3 cover SPA requirements analysis, while tutorials 4 and 5 focus on API design.
\n
\nPlease download tutorial questions from the IVLE Workbin. Complete questions not covered during tutorials as your homework exercise. Bring your questions to the tutorial session in the following week.
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\n\tConsultation schedule will be added at a later date.

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\n\tSubmission of Final Project Report and Code

\nThe deadline for submission of your Final Project Report and Code is 12 pm (noon) on 16 April (Thursday).\n

\n\tIf you submit report between 12 pm Thursday and 12 pm on Friday, penalty is 5 points (final submission has a maximum of 100 points).

\n\tIf you submit code between 12 pm Thursday and 12 pm on Friday, penalty is 10 points (final submission has a maximum of 100 points).

\nWe won't be able to accept your report and/or code after 12 pm on Friday.
\nFor multiple submissions received from the same team we will mark the most recent one. \n

\n\tReport and code softcopy submission: IVLE (see Section IVLE Submission).
\n\tReport hardcopy submission: Cristina's office (COM2-02-07).

\n\tFinal Project Requirements

\n\t\tYour report should comply with the Project Report Format given in Assignment 4.
\n\t\tAvoid repeating material contained in the Project Handbook; instead, such material can be referenced. We recommend that you use a 12pt font, one and a half spacing. It is important to make your report clear and readable. Make it as concise as possible, but also complete. In any case, try not to 60 pages (INCLUDING appendices). In fact, your report may be much shorter than 60 pages if you plan well what you want to say in the report. Use good examples to illustrate your design.
\n\t\tEmphasize in the report whatever you think is a strong point in your project that may affect your grade (e.g., good design solutions or extra features you implemented). Be brief about things that we already know well.

\n\tIVLE Submission

\n\tHow to submit:

\n\tCreate a folder called Team<XX> with your code, documentation and supplementary information. Archive this folder in an archive called Team<XX>.zip, where <XX> is your team's number.
\n\tSubmit the archive via IVLE:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tIVLE -> CS3201 -> Workbin -> Student Submission -> Final Project
\n\t

\n\tWhat to submit:

\n\tAs we only use the source code from your submission archive for testing, please ensure that you have included all required files. In the folder called Team<XX>, include the following:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tFile Team<XX>.pdf cotaining the final report.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tSub-directory called Code<XX> containing (at least):
\n\t\t
1. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tSource code of SPA. Put source files in a sub-directory called source.
  \n\t\t\t
2. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tSolution file (.sln) for Visual Studio 2010 (and additional project files). The solution should build without errors in "Release" configuration.
  \n\t\t\t
3. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tReadme.txt file with instructions on how to compile and run the auto-tester on your SPA, the name of your solution that has to be built and the path to the executable produced.
  \n\t\t\t\t\tDo ensure that the solution files from your submission builds and produces the correct executable.
  \n\t\t\t
4. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tThe files you used to compile and run your auto-tester (mainly your TestWrapper class). Put them in a sub-directory called AutoTester.
  \n\t\t\t
5. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tTest programs (projects) you used for testing your SPA (unit and integration). For example, your cppunit test files and/or any test files you developed for your own testing. Put them in sub-directories called UnitTesting and IntegrationTesting.
  \n\t\t\t
6. \n\t\t\t\tContact.txt file with names of all team members and their contact information.
7. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tIf you implemented bonus features, then include code and tests for extra features in a sub-directory bonus as follows:
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  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your source code of SPA with additional features is different from the basic SPA, then put source files in a sub-directory called source.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReadme.txt file with instructions on how to compile and run your SPA, and any other information we may need in order to test your SPA, with test cases provided by you and our own test cases.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFile with SIMPLE source code named feature_name_source.txt to run your SPA with your test cases.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFile(s) with test cases named feature_name_testcases.txt.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tSub-directory called Tests<XX> containg at least THREE SIMPLE programs, THREE queries for each type of query condition (i.e., three for Follows, three for Modifies, three for pattern, etc.) and TEN queries for various combinations of query conditions (e.g., two for Follows + pattern, three for Modifies + pattern, etc.). These tests should be written in AutoTester format.
\n\t

\n\t
\n\tImportant notes:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tWe use AutoTester to test your submission. Ensure that your code is integrated and works correctly with AutoTester (see http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~cs3201/Tools-Lab/AutoTester.html for documentation).
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tWe will test your implementation with a set of SIMPLE source codes and PQL queries. Failed test-cases will be discussed after presentation.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tPlease use the sample SIMPLE code on IVLE Workbin -> Tools to verify the your parser will be able to parse our test cases. Also, note that the source code and queries are case-sensitive, so check that your SPA accepts and computes results according to correct casing (see AutoTester examples). In case we cannot compile your code or run SPA at all, we will contact you so that you can fix the problem. For that, please do not forget to include your contact information (see above) and be available after submission.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tIf the SPA does not return an answer for a PQL query after 5,000ms, we assume an 'infinite loop' situation and the test-case is considered failed.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tWe evaluate your code organization and the match between your implementation and the abstract API calls described in the report.
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t
\n\t

\n\tFinal Project Presentation

\n\tDate:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tMonday and Tuesday during Reading Week (20 and 21 April)
\n\t

\n\tVenue:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tMR3 (COM2-2-26)
\n\t

\n\tSchedule:

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\n\t\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t\tMon, 10:00 - 10:40
\n\t\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t\tMon, 10:45 - 11:25
\n\t\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t\tMon, 11:30 - 12:10
\n\t\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t\tMon, 14:00 - 14:40
\n\t\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t\tMon, 14:45 - 15:25
\n\t\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t\tMon, 15:30 - 16:10
\n\t\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t\tTue, 10:00 - 10:40
\n\t\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t\tTue, 10:45 - 11:25

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\n\t
\n\t
\n\t

\n\t
\n\tEach team will have a 40-minute slot:

\n\t

\n\t\t\tPresentation: 15 minutes
\n\t\t\tQ & A: 10 minutes
\n\t\t\tDiscussion of failed cases: 15 minutes
\n\t\t\tTeams have to attend only their slot. All members must attend.

\n\t

\n\t\tWhat to cover during the presentation:

\n\t

\n\t\t\tDid you implement all the required functionalities? Which functions are not implemented? Any additional features implemented?
\n\t\t\tWhich bonus features did you implement?
\n\t\t\tAny achievements that you feel are important and that make your project special. Any solutions or approach that you think is unique and / or beneficial.
\n\t\t\tIllustrate your points with examples.
\n\t\t\tDo NOT present things we already know from the Project Handbook (e.g., what is SPA). You do not need to explain the design of each component such as parser, AST, etc. unless there is something special you want to tell us.

\n\t

\n\t\tBasically, you will want to make use of this time to sell your SPA and convince us that your hard work this semester deserves a good grade. Therefore, concentrate mainly on your achievements and those special features of your SPA.

\n\t

\n\t\tGood luck in final weeks of the project and in presentations.

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\n\t\t\tP.21 (diagram): the text in the node "X: variable" (the fifth node from the left in the fifth row) should be "x: variable" instead.
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\n\t\t\tthe text in the node "i: variable" (the fourth node from the left in the tenth row) should be "1: constant" instead.
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\n\tP.9: "4th line in procedure First: "all Second" should be "call Second"

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\n\tP.18 (diagram): the line connecting "5:constant" to ":while" should connect instead ":assign" to ":while"

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\n\tP.21 (diagram): the text in the node "X: variable" (the fifth node from the left in the fifth row) should be "x: variable" instead.

\n\tthe text in the node "i: variable" (the fourth node from the left in the tenth row) should be "1: constant" instead.

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\n\tP.26: delete line “prog_line.prog_line# : INTEGER

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\n\tP.33, Q13: replace “16” with “13”

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\n\tP.33, Q15 : replace “stmt s;” with “variable v;”

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\n\tP.35, Q26: "Select a2" should be "Select a1"

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\n\tP.49, Figure 13: The method name in the Modifies abstraction should be +boolean isModified(), while the one in the Uses abstraction should be +boolean isUsed().

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\n\tP.99, definition of attribute comparison:

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\n\tattrRef : synonym ‘.’ attrName

\n\tref : ‘”’ IDENT ‘”’ | INTEGER | attrRef

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\n\t// left-hand-side and right-hand-side 'ref' must be of the same type (INTRGER or character string)

\n\tref : attrRef | synonym | ‘”’ IDENT ‘”’ | INTEGER

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\n\tattrRef : synonym ‘.’ attrName

\n\tref : ‘”’ IDENT ‘”’ | INTEGER | attrRef

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\n\t with the grammar rules below:

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\n\tref : attrRef | synonym | ‘”’ IDENT ‘”’ | INTEGER

\n\t// in the above, 'synonym' must be a synonym of prog_line

\n\tattrRef : synonym ‘.’ attrName

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\n\tP.101: add the following at the end of the page:

\n\t7) Synonyms of assign, call, while and if can be used as arguments of relationships in place of design entity stmt. E.g., Follows (a, w), where a is a synonym of assign and w is a synonym of while.

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\n\tAdditional Readings and Resources

\n\tCoding Practices

\n\t\tRobert Green, Henry Ledgard “Coding guidelines: finding the art in the science,” Communications of ACM, Dec. 2011, pp. 57-63 (download from NUS Digital Library)
\n\t\tLedgard, H. “Professional coding guidelines,” 2011 Unpublished report, University of Toledo; http://www.eng.utoledo.edu/eecs/faculty_web/hledgard/softe/upload/

\n\tAdditional References

\n\t\tC++ PRIMER" by Stanley Lippman
\n\t\tStandard C++ with Object-Oriented Programming" by Paul S. Wang
\n\t\tDesign Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software" by Gamma, E., Helm, R., Johnson, R. and Vlissides, J.

\n\tWikipedia Articles

\n\t\tSoftware Engineering
\n\t\tSoftware Design
\n\t\tSoftware Development
\n\t\tC++
\n\t\tUML
\n\t\tWaterfall Model
\n\t\tUnit Testing
\n\t\tParsing
\n\t\tEasy Parser implementation
\n\t\tThe whole Software Engineering category

\n\tOther

\n\tThere are also plenty of books on C++ that you can borrow from the Central library. The following links points to useful resources on C++:

\n\t\tEssentials of C++ for Java Programmers: Another useful resource for transiting to C++ from Java.
\n\t\tThinking in C++: A free electronic book on the C++ language.
\n\t\tC and C++ Links: This site contains many useful links to C++ resources.

\n\tThis book is an easy introduction into UML and to an incremental development process:

\n\t\tM. Fowler "UML Distilled", Second Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2000.

\n\tLinks to C++ coding guidelines followed in software companies, for your reference:

\n\t\tGoogle C++ Style Guide
\n\t\tNASA C++ Coding Standard
\n\t\tBook: C++ Coding Standards by Herb Sutter and Andrei Alexandrescu: This book is available in the library.

\n\tRead about testing and programming with assertions in:

\n\t\tWhittaker, J. "What is Software Testing ? And why is it so Hard ?" IEEE Software, January/February 2000, pp. 70-79.
\n\t\tJeffrey Voas and Lora Kassab "Using Assertions to Make Untestable Software More Testable" Software Quality Professional, Vol. 1, Issue 4, Sept. 1999.
\n\t\tRosenblum, D.S., "A Practical Approach to Programming with Assertions", IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering, Jan. 1995.

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\n\tCS3202 is the second in the two-course series that spreads over two terms, in which students work on the software engineering project. CS3202 is a continuation of CS3201. CS3201 and CS3202 focus on applying proven software engineering principles in practice. In CS3201, students work on requirements analysis, architecture and do extended prototyping. In CS3202, more emphasis is placed on iterative development whereby in each iteration requirements and architecture are further refined; students analyze and justify design decisions in conformance to high-level architecture, and develop close to production-quality code.

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\n\tCS3201 and CS3202 are worth 4 modular credits each. The courses focus on applying proven software engineering principles in practice. However, a two-course formula allows us to look deeper into software architecture issues, and do team work with elements of individual assessment during requirements analysis and architecture design.

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\n\tIn CS3201/CS3202, students work through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to complete a team project.

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\n\t\t(group, 10%): 3 assignments of equal weight; iterative development of the basic SPA
\n\t\t(group, 75%): Basic SPA, design decisions, code quality (results of auto-testing), documentation and presentation
\n\t\t(group, 15%): Extensions defined in the 4th assignment, as well as any other extensions.

\n\tCS3201/CS3202 is a team project and is evaluated as such. Different students may contribute in different ways, according to their skills, abilities and project plans set by the whole team. We expect all students to put in a similar effort towards completing the project.

\n\t

\n\tAll the students in a team share equal responsibility for creating team spirit, and making the team work as a whole. Should a problem arise, each student must be willing to work towards resolving the problem. If problems cannot be resolved within a team, do ask your supervisor for mediation -- in the past almost all problems could be helped if addressed early. Each student should deliver work products according to the project plans set by the whole team.

\n\t

\n\tCases of students who fail to become productive team members will be considered by supervisors. If such students do not put in additional effort to rectify the problem, grades the respective student(s) may be reduced (including failing the course, in drastic situations).

\n\t

\n\tThe first 3 assignments will be given full mark, 1/2 mark or 0 based on the following criteria (assuming you submit assignment on time):

\n\t\tfull mark - if you submit a reasonable assignment solution; you will not be punished for errors or if your work does not fully cover the scope of the assignment, provided this is not due to negligence; if you get on track later, you still stand a chance to get the highest grade at the end.
\n\t\t1/2 mark - if your work is at the very low end of being reasonable with respect to what was expected.
\n\t\t0 mark - if your work is not reasonable with respect to what was expected, or if you got 1/2 mark in the last assignment and you did not put enough effort to improve.

\n\tFor the final project:

\n\t\tWe expect at least:\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\timplementation of the basic SPA (first three assignments)
- \n\t\t\t\timportant design decisions evaluated and justified
- \n\t\t\t\treliability: programs must pass our test benchmark
- \n\t\t\t\thigh quality of report and presentation
\n\t
\n\t\tStudents aiming for an A or A+ grade should:\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\timplement some of the extensions described in assignment 4 and/or other extensions
- \n\t\t\t\tdemonstrate flexibility and reusability of SPA design and code
- \n\t\t\t\tdemonstrate some degree of innovation in terms of PQL features, design solutions, query evaluation strategy, or in other areas
- \n\t\t\t\tdemonstrate maturity of skills in areas of team work, design, incremental development, approach to testing etc.
\n\t
\n\t\tWe take into account all the above factors, not only functionality implemented, in the evaluation of project achievements and in grading the project.

\n\t
\n\tProject Evaluation Criteria

\n\t

\n\tRead more in Sections 3 and 8 in the Handbook.

\n\t\tTeam-work: The ability to work in a team.
\n\t\tQuality of architectural and detailed design decisions: Evaluation and selection of design decisions. What matters is not only the design decision itself, but also the process of arriving on design decisions, how you evaluate and argue about design choices, and clarity of documenting design decisions.
\n\t\tReliability of SPA code: conformance of SPA code to requirement specifications (checked during auto-testing of your SPA at the end of the course).
\n\t\tQuality of SPA code: Implementation strategies; Readability of code; Coding standards and practices; Conformance of implementation to architectural decisions (abstract APIs and information hiding).
\n\t\tDemonstrated maintainability, flexibility (“design for change”), reusability and scalability of design and code.
\n\t\tQuality of project report.
\n\t\tQuality of project presentation (during project evaluation in reading week).

\n\t

\n\tPolicy on Project Work

\n\t\tYou are permitted to discuss the project with anyone.
\n\t\tSolutions you hand in should be your own work -- coding and documentation should be the work of your team only!
\n\t\tYou may not view any code and document written for CS3201/CS3202 and CS3215 in the past.
\n\t\tYou may not reveal your code and document to any students not in your team.
\n\t\tAny case of academic misconduct will be prosecuted to the fullest extent provided for by University regulations.

\n","Order":8},{"ID":"596e7954-e757-45dc-8595-8c9e98c4d7bb","Title":"Preclusions","Description":"CS3215 Software Engineering Project","Order":9},{"ID":"cb0e915d-e5a8-4cc2-bc2c-4a84beefdd93","Title":"Workload","Description":"1-1-0-5-3
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\n

\n\tWorkload Components : A-B-C-D-E
\n\tA: no. of lecture hours per week

\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\nC: no. of lab hours per week
\nD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
\nE: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week","Order":10},{"ID":"b79d89d6-1f45-4214-8db7-56e1df07014b","Title":"Team Registration and Bidding for Consultation Slot","Description":"

\n\tAll teams are required to register on IVLE and to choose a consultation slot. Should you fail to find enough team members or cannot find a team with less than five or six members, use the discussion forum on IVLE or contact the lecturer during the lecture. Once formed, teams will complete the assignments together.

\n\t

\n\t1. Team registration:
\n\t
\n\tStarting from 12 January, 9am, you will be able to register your team on IVLE. Each student has to join the team on IVLE: IVLE->CS3202->Project->Groups->Sign Up. The teams should choose a name and elect a leader. The team leader has to email the team name, and the name for all the team members (full name, NUSNET id, SoC/UNIX id) to Zhao Jin (zhaojin@comp.nus.edu.sg) by 15 January, 8pm.
\n\t
\n\tPlease send the details of your team in the following format:
\n\tTeam number (from IVLE):
\n\tTeam name:
\n\tTeam leader name: leader_name
\n\tFull name: name1, name2, ...
\n\tNUSNET id: nusnet_id1, nusnet_id2, ...
\n\tUNIX/SoC account: unix_acc1, unix_acc2, ...
\n\t
\n\t2. Choosing a consultation slot:
\n\t
\n\tStarting from 15 January, you can register for a consultation slot. After consulting with the whole team, the team leader has to register the team for a consultation slot before 18 January, 8pm. To choose a slot, navigate to Project, click your group. A pop-up window will appear. Choose "Consultation" from the left side menu. Then "Sign up for consultation" by selecting one of the time slots. The whole team has to attend the same consultation slot. If you have multiple options for consultation slots, please do indicate so in the email.
\n\t
\n\tThe consultations will last for 45 mins, every week, starting on week 3. The venue and group supervisor assigned to each slot will be announced later.
\n\t
\n\tIf you have any problems regarding the team formation and consultation, contact Zhao Jin (zhaojin@comp.nus.edu.sg).
\n\t
\n\tAvailable Consultation Slots

\n\t\tMondays, 11am-11:45am
\n\t\tMondays, 11:45am-12:30pm
\n\t\tMondays, 12:30pm-1:15pm
\n\t\tMondays, 1:15pm-2pm
\n\t\tMondays, 2pm-2:45pm
\n\t\tMondays, 2:45pm-3:30pm
\n\t\tTuesdays, 11am-11:45am
\n\t\tTuesdays, 11:45am-12:30pm
\n\t\tTuesdays, 12:30pm-1:15pm
\n\t\tTuesdays, 1:15pm-2pm
\n\t\tTuesdays, 2pm-2:45pm
\n\t\tTuesdays, 2:45pm-3:30pm

\n","Order":11},{"ID":"2a878299-71d2-431d-81c9-81964db6d6f3","Title":"Consultation Schedule","Description":"Supervisor: Stanislaw Jarzabek
\n
\nVenue: Discussion Room 8 (COM2-03-15).
\n
\nTeam 09:           Monday 2:45-3:30pm
\nTeam 10:           Monday 11-11:45am
\n
\n------------------------------------------------------------------------
\nSupervisor: Zhao Jin
\n
\nVenue: Discussion Room 6 (COM2-02-12)
\n
\nTeam 05:           Monday 11-11:45am
\nTeam 07:           Wednesday 10-10:45am
\n
\n------------------------------------------------------------------------
\nSupervisor: Li Yuchen
\n
\nVenue: Discussion Room 8 (COM2-03-15)
\n
\nTeam 02:           Tuesday 12:30-1:15pm
\nTeam 03:           Tuesday 2-2:45pm
\nTeam 04:           Tuesday 1:15-2pm
\n
\n------------------------------------------------------------------------
\nSupervisor: Arnold Christopher Koroa
\n
\nVenue: Discussion Room 7 (COM2-03-14)
\n
\nTeam 01:           Wednesday 10-10:45am
\nTeam 08:           Wednesday 12-12:45pm","Order":12},{"ID":"fdbc8aae-51c1-412c-a229-9b35006249fa","Title":"Errata: Software Engineering Project handbook","Description":"If you purchased Software Engineering Project handbook after July 2014 (The page before Table of Contents starts with "Published by..."):
\n

\n\t\tP.18 (diagram): the text in the node "i: variable" (the fourth node from the left in the tenth row) should be "1: constant" instead.
\n\t\tP.21 (diagram): the text in the node "X: variable" (the fifth node from the left in the fifth row) should be "x: variable" instead.
\n\t\t the text in the node "i: variable" (the fourth node from the left in the tenth row) should be "1: constant" instead.
\n\t\tP.34, Q20, the declaration should be "assign a; while w; prog_line n;" (Added declaration for n)
\n\t\tP.49, Figure 13: the method name in the Modifies abstraction should be +boolean isModified().
\n\t\t the method in the Uses abstraction should be +boolean isUsed().
\n\t\tP.82, Table 3: delete the "," after the word "string" from table entries for Calls and Calls*
\n\t\tP.96, symonym declaration for the two queries at the bottom should be assign a1, a2; while w; (Change the ";" between a1 and a2 to ",")
\n\t\tP.101, 7) ...as arguments of relationships in place of design entity stmt ... (Add the word "in")

\n (Point 3 is newly added in March 2015.)
\n
\nIf you purchased Software Engineering Project handbook before July 2014 (The page before Table of Contents starts with "Published in 2012 by..."): :
\n
\nCorrect the above and the following:
\n

\n\t\tP. 9: 4th line in procedure First: "all Second" should be "call Second"
\n\t\tP. 11: the 4th and the 5th line should be:
\n\t\t assign : var_name “=” expr “;”
\n\t\t expr : expr “+” term | expr “-” term | term
\n\t\tP. 14 (bottom): "else" should not be numbered.
\n\t\tP. 18 (top): the line connecting "5:constant" to ":while" should connect instead ":assign" to ":while"
\n\t\tP. 26: delete line “prog_line.prog_line# : INTEGER
\n\t\tP. 33, Q13: replace “16” with “13”
\n\t\t Q15: replace “stmt s;” with “variable v;”
\n\t\t Q16: replace “Select a” with “Select s” in the first query; delete “or” and a query that follows “or”
\n\t\tP. 35, Q26: "Select a2" should be "Select a1"
\n\t\tP. 82, Table 3: Delete prog_line and INTEGER from table entries for Calls and Calls*
\n\t\tP. 99: Appendix A, definition of attribute comparison:

\n\t\tP. 101: add the following at the end of the page:
\n\t\t 7) Synonyms of assign, call, while and if can be used as arguments of relationships place of design entity stmt. E.g., Follows (a, w), where a is a synonym of assign and w is a synonym of while.

\n","Order":13},{"ID":"68a9bbc1-784f-415a-8eae-d1a6357e239f","Title":"Tools","Description":"

\n\tA software team needs a set of good tools to build a product. We recommend the following tools:

\n\t\tC++ compiler: Visual Studio 2010 or Visual C++ 2010 Express. This is a requirement since the other tools used in the course depend on this.
\n\t\tVersion control system: Teams can use the Subversion server of SoC or their own DVCS (Distributed Version Control System) like Mercurial or Git. Teams are required to pick and use a VCS and update it regularly with their code.
\n\t\tUnit Testing Framework: Teams can use CPPUnit, other frameworks or write their own.
\n\t\tDocumentation: Doxygen or other documentation tools.
\n\t\tLibraries: Teams can use Boost, flex, bison and other such libraries if they find it useful for their implementation.
\n\t\tDesign Tools: AgroUML, Visio and such tools can be used for creating and maintaining the UML models of your project.

\n","Order":14},{"ID":"8522327c-ba65-4760-abae-888618862e30","Title":"Autotester","Description":"

\n\t

\n\t\tSPA implementations submitted by students will be tested using the AutoTester. Teams should ensure that their submissions work with Autotester without any failures. Usage information and download files of Autotester can be found here: http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~cs3201/Tools-Lab/AutoTester.html

\n\t
\n\tAutomatic Project Testing
\n\t
\n\tThe Automatic Project Testing offers a start-up point for your project development and testing. You may use the sample Visual Studio 2010 solution as an example on how to structure your code and testing files. Also, this solution can be used as the base to start the project that can be modified according to your need. In the final states of the development, the sample script can be used to automatically run the complete set of tests.
\n\t
\n\tYou should either use this sample or the AutoTester. This sample solution already contains the AutoTester library, so you do not need to download the AutoTester package from the website. However, you need to read the documentation about the AutoTester to be able to integrate your code with the AutoTester. Click here to download the user guide for Automatic Project Testing: http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~cs3201/Tools-Lab/AutomaticProjectTesting.html

\n","Order":15},{"ID":"46896fe4-b6f1-4dff-a05c-06a5e50558d5","Title":"Final Submission and Presentations","Description":"In this section, you will find instructions regarding submission of your Final Report, your Code as well as information about the Final Project Presentation.
\n

\n\tSubmission of Final Project Report and Code

\nThe deadline for submission of your Final Project Report and Code is 12 noon on 16 April (Thursday), grace period: 2 hours.\n

\n\tIf you submit report between 2 pm Thursday and 2 pm on Friday, penalty is 5 points (final submission has a maximum of 100 points).

\n\tIf you submit code between 2 pm Thursday and 2 pm on Friday, penalty is 20 points (final submission has a maximum of 100 points).

\nWe won't be able to accept your report and/or code after 2 pm on Friday.
\nFor multiple submissions received from the same team we will mark the most recent one. \n

\n\tReport and code softcopy submission: IVLE (see Section IVLE Submission).
\n\tReport hardcopy submission: Stan's office (COM2-3-21).

\n\tFinal Project Requirements

\n\t\tYour report should comply with the Project Report Format given in Assignment 4.
\n\t\tAvoid repeating material contained in the Project Handbook; instead, such material can be referenced. We recommend that you use a 12pt single spacing font. It is important to make your report clear and readable. Make it as concise as possible, but also complete. In any case, do not exceed 50 pages (excluding API). In fact, your report may be much shorter than 50 pages if you plan well what you want to say in the report. Use good examples to illustrate your design.
\n\t\tEmphasize in the report whatever you think is a strong point in your project that may affect your grade (e.g., good design solutions or extra features you implemented). Be brief about things that we already know well.

\n\tIVLE Submission

\n\tHow to submit:

\n\tAs we only use the source code from your submission archive for testing, please ensure that you have included all required files. In the folder called Team<XX>, include the following:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tFile Team<XX>.pdf cotaining the final report.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tSub-directory called Code<XX> containing (at least):
\n\t\t
1. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tSource code of SPA. Put source files in a sub-directory called source.
  \n\t\t\t
2. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tSolution file (.sln) for Visual Studio 2010 (and additional project files). The solution should build and run without errors in "Release" configuration.
  \n\t\t\t
3. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tReadme.txt file with instructions on how to compile and run the auto-tester on your SPA, the name of your solution that has to be built and the path to the executable produced.
  \n\t\t\t\t\tDo ensure that the solution files from your submission builds and produces the correct executable.
  \n\t\t\t
4. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tThe files you used to compile and run your auto-tester (mainly your TestWrapper class). Put them in a sub-directory called AutoTester.
  \n\t\t\t
5. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tTest programs (projects) you used for testing your SPA (unit and integration). For example, your cppunit test files and/or any test files you developed for your own testing. Put them in sub-directories called UnitTesting and IntegrationTesting.
  \n\t\t\t
6. \n\t\t\t\tContact.txt file with names of all team members and their contact information.
7. \n\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t\t\tIf you implemented bonus extensions (Assignment 4 or other notable features), then include code and tests for extra features in a sub-directory bonus as follows:
  \n\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your source code of SPA with additional features is different from the basic SPA, then put source files in a sub-directory called source.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReadme.txt file with instructions on how to compile and run your SPA, and any other information we may need in order to test your SPA, with test cases provided by you and our own test cases.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFile with SIMPLE source code named feature_name_source.txt to run your SPA with your test cases.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t
    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFile(s) with test cases named feature_name_testcases.txt.
    \n\t\t\t\t\t
  \n\t\t\t
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tSub-directory called Tests<XX> containg THREE test cases (source code) for each type of query condition (relationship) and at least TEN tests for various combinations of query conditions (ten is the total number of tests cases required here, not ten tests for each combination of conditions). These tests should be written in AutoTester format.
\n\t

\n\t
\n\tImportant notes:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tWe use AutoTester to test your submission. Ensure that your code is integrated and works correctly with AutoTester (see Workbin->Tools->AutoTester for documentation).
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tWe will test your implementation with a set of SIMPLE source codes and PQL queries. Failed test-cases will be discussed after presentation.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tPlease use the sample SIMPLE code on IVLE Workbin -> Tools to verify your parser will be able to parse our test cases. Also, note that the source code and queries are case-sensitive, so check that your SPA accepts and computes results according to correct casing (see AutoTester examples). In case we cannot compile your code or run SPA at all, we will contact you so that you can fix the problem. For that, please do not forget to include your contact information (see above) and be available after submission.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tIf the SPA does not return an answer for a PQL query after 5,000ms, we assume an 'infinite loop' situation and the test-case is considered failed.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tWe evaluate your code organization and the match between your implementation and the abstract API calls described in the report.
\n\t

\n\tFinal Project Presentation

\n\tDate:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tTuesday to Wednesday during Reading Week (21-22 April)
\n\t

\n\tLocation:

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tMeeting Room 3 (MR3) COM2-02-26
\n\t

\n\tSchedule:

\n\t\t\t\t\tTeam	\n\t\t\t\t\tPresentation
\n\t\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, 12:00 - 12:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, 13:00 - 13:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, 16:00 - 16:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t\tTuesday, 17:00 - 17:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, 10:00 - 10:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, 11:00 - 11:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, 12:00 - 12:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, 14:00 - 14:45
\n\t\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t\tWednesday, 15:00 - 15:45

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\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\tEach team will have a 45-minute slot:

\n\t

\n\t\t\tPresentation: 20 minutes
\n\t\t\tQ & A: 10 minutes
\n\t\t\tDiscussion of failed cases: 15 minutes
\n\t\t\tTeams have to attend only their slot. All members must attend.

\n\t

\n\t\tWhat to cover during the presentation:

\n\t

\n\t\t\tDid you implement all the required functionalities? Which functions are not implemented? Any additional features implemented?
\n\t\t\tWhich bonus features (i.e., assignment 4) did you implement?
\n\t\t\tAny achievements that you feel are important and that make your project special. Any solutions or approach that you think is unique and / or beneficial.
\n\t\t\tIllustrate your points with examples.
\n\t\t\tDo NOT present things we already know from the Project Handbook (e.g., what is SPA). You do not need to explain the design of each component such as parser, AST, etc. unless there is something special you want to tell us.

\n\t

\n\t\tGood luck in final weeks of the project and in presentations.

\n
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\nRobert Green, Henry Ledgard “Coding guidelines: finding the art in the science,” Communications of ACM, Dec. 2011, pp. 57-63 (download from NUS Digital Library)
\n
\nLedgard, H. “Professional coding guidelines,” 2011 Unpublished report, University of Toledo; http://www.eng.utoledo.edu/eecs/faculty_web/hledgard/softe/upload/
\n
\nAdditional references:
\n

\n\t\tC++ PRIMER by Stanley Lippman
\n\t\tStandard C++ with Object-Oriented Programming by Paul S. Wang
\n\t\tDesign Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software by Gamma, E., Helm, R., Johnson, R. and Vlissides, J.

\nYou can also read through wikipedia for a quick impression:
\n

\n\t\tSoftware Engineering
\n\t\tSoftware Design
\n\t\tSoftware Development
\n\t\tC++
\n\t\tUML
\n\t\tWaterfall Model
\n\t\tUnit Testing
\n\t\tParsing
\n\t\tEasy Parser implementation
\n\t\tThe whole SoftwareEngineering Category

\nThere are also plenty of books on C++ that you can borrow from the Central library. The following links points to useful resources on C++:
\n

\n\t\tEssentials of C++ for Java Programmers: Another useful resource for transiting to C++ from Java.
\n\t\tThinking in C++: A free electronic book on the C++ language.
\n\t\tC and C++ Links: This site contains many useful links to C++ resources.
\n\t\tObject-Oriented Language: C++: This site also contains many useful resources on C++.

\nThis book is an easy introduction into UML and to an incremental development process:
\n

\n\t\tM. Fowler "UML Distilled", Second Edition, Addison-Wesley, 2000

\nLinks to C++ coding guidelines followed in software companies, for your reference:
\n

\n\t\tGoogle C++ Style Guide
\n\t\tNASA C++ Coding Standard
\n\t\tBook: C++ Coding Standards by Herb Sutter and Andrei Alexandrescu: This book is available in the library.

\nRead about testing and programming with assertions in:
\n

\n\t\tWhittaker, J. "What is Software Testing ? And why is it so Hard ?" IEEE Software, January/February 2000, pp. 70-79
\n\t\tJeffrey Voas and Lora Kassab "Using Assertions to Make Untestable Software More Testable" Software Quality Professional, Vol. 1, Issue 4, Sept. 1999
\n\t\tRosenblum, D. "Towards a Method of Programming with Assertions" Proc. 14th Int. Conf. on Software Engineering, ICSE'14, Washington DC, 1992

\nRefresher on Big-O notation:\n

\n\t\thttp://www.cforcoding.com/2009/07/plain-english-explanation-of-big-o.html

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\n\t\t\t\tWk-09	\n\t\t\t\tWed, 18-Mar, L9: Graph Algorithms \n\t\t\t\ta. Review on Graph DS, BFS and DFS traversal [CLRS]22.1-3 \n\t\t\t\tb. Graph problems that are in NP-Complete versus in P [CLRS]-Ch34 \n\t\t\t\ti. Longest versus Shortest path \n\t\t\t\tii. Hamiltonian versus Eulerian cycle \n\t\t\t\tiii. 3-CNF-SAT versus 2-CNF-SAT (reduction to SCC) \n\t\t\t\tc. Strongly Connected Component [CLRS]-Ch22.5 \n\t\t\t\t (Lecture by: Ken Sung)	\n\t\t\t\tT07, Mon/Fri, 16/20-Mar	\n\t\t\t\t None
\n\t\t\t\tWk-10	\n\t\t\t\tWed, 25-Mar,L10: Dynamic Programming \n\t\t\t\ta. Steps in dynamic programming: The classic Cutting Rod example \n\t\t\t\tb. Pseudo-polynomial DP for 0-1 Knapsack \n\t\t\t\tc. TSP (Exponential time DP & polynomial-time Bitonic TSP \n\t\t\t\t (Lecture by: Ken Sung)	\n\t\t\t\tT08, Mon/Fri, 23/27-Mar	\n\t\t\t\tTentative: \n\t\t\t\tDUE: Prog-2 (ab) \n\t\t\t\tOUT: Prog-2 (c)
\n\t\t\t\tWk-11	\n\t\t\t\tWed, 01 -Apr, L11: Greedy Algorithms \n\t\t\t\ta. An activity-selection problem [CLRS]-Ch16.1 \n\t\t\t\tb. Huffman code [CLRS]-Ch16.3 \n\t\t\t\tc. Greedy Nearest Neighbor Heuristic for TSP \n\t\t\t\t (Lecture by Ken Sung)	\n\t\t\t\tT09, Mon/Fri, 30-Mar / 03-Apr	\n\t\t\t\tNone
\n\t\t\t\tWk-12	\n\t\t\t\tWed, 08-Apr, L12: Approximation Algorithms \n\t\t\t\ta. 2-approx Vertex Cover [CLRS]-Ch35.1 \n\t\t\t\tb. TSP and Approximation [CLRS]-Ch35.2 \n\t\t\t\tc. (lg\|X\|+1)-approx Set Cover \n\t\t\t\t (Lecture by Ken Sung)	\n\t\t\t\tT10, Mon/Fri, 06/10-Apr	\n\t\t\t\tTentative: \n\t\t\t\tDUE: HW4 \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWk-13	\n\t\t\t\tWed, 15-Apr, L13: Other Topics and Semester Wrap Up. \n\t\t\t\ta. Special Topic \n\t\t\t\tb. Semester wrap up \n\t\t\t\t (Lecture by Ken Sung)	\n\t\t\t\tT11, Mon/Fri, 13/17-Apr	\n\t\t\t\tTentative: \n\t\t\t\tDUE: Prog-2 (c)
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\n\t\t\t\tG2	\n\t\t\t\t(14 people)	\n\t\t\t\tKen Sung	\n\t\t\t\tMonday	\n\t\t\t\t1500	\n\t\t\t\t1600	\n\t\t\t\tCOM1-0203, (SR6)
\n\t\t\t\tG3	\n\t\t\t\t(22 people)	\n\t\t\t\tNguyen Nam Ninh	\n\t\t\t\tFriday	\n\t\t\t\t1400	\n\t\t\t\t1500	\n\t\t\t\tCOM1-0203, (SR6)
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\n\t\t\t\tG5	\n\t\t\t\t(25 people)	\n\t\t\t\tOu ShunHao	\n\t\t\t\tFriday	\n\t\t\t\t1600	\n\t\t\t\t1700	\n\t\t\t\tCOM1-0203, (SR6)
\n\t\t\t\tG6	\n\t\t\t\t(23 people)	\n\t\t\t\tNguyen Nam Ninh	\n\t\t\t\tFriday	\n\t\t\t\t1700	\n\t\t\t\t1800	\n\t\t\t\tCOM1-0203, (SR6)
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\nIt covers techniques for attacking and solving challenging* computational problems. Fundamental algorithmic solving techniques covered include complete search, divide/reduce/transform and conquer, greedy, dynamic programming, etc. Domain specific techniques like graph, mathematics-related, string processing, and computational geometry will also be covered. Some additional topics may be included depending on how the semester progresses. Programming language libraries that are commonly used in problem solving will also be taught.
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\n
\nStudents have to do lots of programming in this course.
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\n\t\tTo introduce key issues in interactive media design and user interface design.
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\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t5 (09/02) \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAdversarial Search \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
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\nExpected Final Outcome: After completing the course students will be able to create Games Independently (Indie Game Developers - individual or a small team) as well as work in a team of large Game projects/studios.
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\nThemes for this Semester's Projects: Virtual Reality Games (using Oculus Rift), Mobile Augmeneted Reality Games (using Vuforia or ARtoolkit; for Android devices)
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\n\tTUTORIALS:

\n\tThere are weekly tutorials. Usually there will be multiple groups/sessions. Please refer to the schedule.

\n\tYou are responsible for making the tutorials sessions lively. Most of the sessions will have student presentations (game analysis, game concept, game project progress, game prototype...). Some of the sessions will have topics/questions on game engines for discussion. Solutions/Answers for the Tutorial questions which are discussed during the session will NOT be published/given . However, due to lack of time, if some questions are not discussed then the Solution/Answers for these questions may be published for your reference. If you miss any tutorial session, you may do all the questions yourself and send it to your tutor to get your solutions/answers verified. Please refer to the schedule given below.

\n\tLABS:

\n\tThere are weekly labs. Usually there will be multiple groups/sessions. Please refer to the schedule given below.

\n\tFirst few weeks, there will be guided labs to equip the students with basics of modelling and introduce the features of game engines. Though attendance is not taken, students are expected to attend all the guided lab sessions. The rest of the weeks the students are expected to self-learn advanced features and work in groups on the game development project with limited support from the TA(s).

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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 1	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Games, History, Game Design and Development Concepts	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Game Development, Part 1	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2	\n\t\t\t\tGame Design - Approaches and Tools in Creating the "Experience" \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tGame Design - Game Writing and Interactive Story Telling	\n\t\t\t\tThe Art of Game Design - A book of Lenses, Chapters 1,2,3,4 \n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Game Development, Part 2	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment 1 - Out
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 3	\n\t\t\t\t3D Modeling Techniques & Understanding Game Engines \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tAR Tools (ARtook Kit, Vuforia, Metaio), VR with Oculus Rift	\n\t\t\t\tRefer Slides & Maya tutorials (listed below) \n\t\t\t\tGame Development with Unity	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment 1 - Due
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4	\n\t\t\t\tGame AI - Pathfinding	\n\t\t\t\tArtificial intelligence for Games	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tGame Dev Project: Game concept Due \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment 2 - Out \n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 6	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tAdvanced Game AI - Fuzzy Logic, Neural Nets, Genetic Algorithms	\n\t\t\t\tRefer Slides	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment 2 - Due \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 7	\n\t\t\t\t"Programming Automated Fun Optimization" - Industry Talk by Alexander Nareyek, Kingdom-Crafting	\n\t\t\t\t--- \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment 3 - Out \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 8	\n\t\t\t\t[E-Learning Week] [No Face-to-Face session] \n\t\t\t\tNetworked Multiplayer & Mobile Gaming	\n\t\t\t\t[Refer Slides & Video]	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tGame Dev Project: Progress Report Submission. \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment 3 - Due \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 9	\n\t\t\t\tProject Progress Presentation with Demo	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tGame Dev Project: Progress Presentation with Demo of basic Working Version (During Lacture and Tutorial hours).
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 10	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tGame Physics \n\t\t\t\t\tProcedural Content Generation \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tGame Interface, Play Testing \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tGame Physics Engine Development \n\t\t\t\tRefer Slides \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tRefer Slides	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 11	\n\t\t\t\t2D and 3D Maths and Algorithms for Games \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tSound and Music for Video Games	\n\t\t\t\tRefer Slides	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tGame Dev Project: Play Testing
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 12	\n\t\t\t\tGame Production and the Business of Games	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Game Development, Part 7	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tLABORATORY ( First lab - week on 24 Jan 2014 )
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tGame concept \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tIVLE -> Workbin [ONE COPY PER GROUP] \n\t\t\t\t\t* Any one member of the group should submit \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 8	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tBasic working version (Demo) with progress report \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tDuring Tutorial Sessions \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 13	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tFinal evaluation and presentation \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tDuring Lecture and Tutorial Sessions \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 14	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tDocumented report or Research Paper \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tIVLE -> Workbin \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\tGame Design Analysis	\n\t\t\t\tThursday 31 Jan 2015	\n\t\t\t\tTBC
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tEssence of Data Mining
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\n\t\t
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\n\t\t
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tClass-imbalance learning
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tGene Expression Profile Analysis
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\n\t\t\tBasic gene expression profile analysis
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tCommon issues
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tBatch effect & normalization
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tImproving reproduciblity, sensitivity, and precision
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tProteomic Profile Analysis
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tBasic proteomic profile analysis
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tCommon issues
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tImproving consistency
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tImproving coverage
\n\t

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tProtein Interaction Network
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tOverview of biological networks
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tUse of biological networks in enhancing bioinformatics analysis
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tConsistency, comprehensiveness, and compatibility of biological pathway databases
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\n\t\t\tIntegration of pathway databases
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tReliability of PPIN
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tIdentifying noise and missing edges in PPIN
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tAn advanced example on quality assessment of PPIN
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tProtein Complex Prediction
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\n\t\tOverview of protein complex prediction
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\n\t\tImpact of PPIN cleansing
\n\t\tDetecting overlapping complexes
\n\t\tDetecting low-density complexes
\n\t\tDetecting small complexes

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tProtein Function Prediction
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tBasic protein function prediction
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t"Guilt by association" of other properties
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tProtein function prediction from PPIN
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\n\t\t
\n\t\t\t"Guilt by association" of multiple types of information
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\n\t\tPathway perturbations in a disease context

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\n\t\t\t\t1.	\n\t\t\t\t12 Jan	\n\t\t\t\tL1: Intro to Social Networks & Challenges	\n\t\t\t\tOutline of Assignments
\n\t\t\t\t2.	\n\t\t\t\t19 Jan	\n\t\t\t\tL2: Text Analysis & Classification	\n\t\t\t\tT1: Text Analysis
\n\t\t\t\t3.	\n\t\t\t\t26 Jan	\n\t\t\t\tL3: Classification of Social Media Contents	\n\t\t\t\tT2: Text Classification
\n\t\t\t\t4.	\n\t\t\t\t2 Feb	\n\t\t\t\tL4: Sentiment Analysis/ Emoticon Analysis	\n\t\t\t\tAssign 1 & T3: Sentiment Analysis
\n\t\t\t\t5.	\n\t\t\t\t9 Feb	\n\t\t\t\tL5: Spam & Noise Removal	\n\t\t\t\tT4: Noise Removal
\n\t\t\t\t6.	\n\t\t\t\t16 Feb	\n\t\t\t\tL6: LBSN: Demography Predictions & User Mobility Analysis	\n\t\t\t\tAssign 2 & T5: Demogrphy Prediction \n\t\t\t\t(CNY Wk)
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t23 Feb	\n\t\t\t\tRecess Week	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t7.	\n\t\t\t\t2 Mar	\n\t\t\t\tL7: Analysis of Social User Networks (& Bot User Removal)	\n\t\t\t\tAssign 1 Due (2/3) \n\t\t\t\tMid-Term Test (8-9pm) \n\t\t\t\tGuidelines for Assgn 3 (Open Project)
\n\t\t\t\t8.	\n\t\t\t\t9 Mar	\n\t\t\t\tL8: Crawling Strategies for Live Social Media Streams	\n\t\t\t\tT6: Influential User (E-Learning Week)
\n\t\t\t\t9.	\n\t\t\t\t16 Mar	\n\t\t\t\tL9: Event Detection and Tracking, and Hot Emerging Event Detection	\n\t\t\t\tT7: Event Detection Assign 3 Mtg 1 \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t10.	\n\t\t\t\t23 Mar	\n\t\t\t\tL10: Multi-Source Data Fusion & Data Organization	\n\t\t\t\tT8: Data Fusion Assign 2 Due (23/3)
\n\t\t\t\t11.	\n\t\t\t\t30 Mar	\n\t\t\t\tL11: Knowledge Graph: Knowledge Organization	\n\t\t\t\tT9: Knowledge Graph
\n\t\t\t\t12.	\n\t\t\t\t6 Apr	\n\t\t\t\tL12: Social Applications: E-Government	\n\t\t\t\tT10: Social Apps Assign 3 Mtg 2
\n\t\t\t\t13.	\n\t\t\t\t13 Apr	\n\t\t\t\tL13: Conclusion, Presentation of Open Projects	\n\t\t\t\tAssign 3 Due (13/4)
\n\t\t\t\t-	\n\t\t\t\t20 Apr	\n\t\t\t\tReading Week	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t-	\n\t\t\t\t27 Apr	\n\t\t\t\tFinal Exam (2 May, Sat, 9-11)	\n\t\t\t\t

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\nThis module is technical-based where the focus is on introducing the techniques for analyzing the social media contents, users and their social relationships. The module will cover the following topics (not in chronological order):
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\n·      Introduction to social networks: types of social networks, the targeted users, social impacts, privacy and trust issues (2 Hrs)
\n
\n·      Overview of social media analysis framework; information gathering, storage and analysis; truth and reliability; issues of large data; real-time issues, and applications (2 Hrs).
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\n·      The analysis of social media content: user-generated texts, images, videos, location check-ins; their crawling strategies, feature extraction, analysis, fusion, indexing and search (6 Hrs)
\n
\n·      The analysis of users and relationship networks: graph theory and social networks; information networks and WWW; analysis of network dynamics based on population and structural models; markets and strategic interactions in networks; applications (8 Hrs)
\n
\n·      Analytics: location, people and organisation analytics; user communities, detection and tracking of live and emerging events; trend analysis (4 Hrs)
\n
\n·      Applications: social assistance and recommendations (2 Hrs)
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\n1. Sentiment Analysis of Microblog Streams (due: 2 Mar 2015)
\n
\nAim: The sentiment of tweets is an important task that helps to determine the users’ perceptions of organizations, events or products. This assignment aims to develop a classifier to classify an input stream of tweets into multiple sentiment classes (the simplest being just the positive and negative classes). This Assignment should explore resource for sentiment analysis such as the dictionary of sentiment vocabulary, as well as various social and temporal information of incoming tweets.
\n
\nInput/Output: A large Twitter dataset will be given.
\n
\nLearning Outcome: Students should have good understandings of social model and social factors behind social networks, and able to encode these factors into a sentiment analysis system.
\n
\n
\n2. Predictions of User Demography (due: 23 Mar 2015)
\n
\nAim: Demography information of users is important for a range of social media tasks, including recommendation, community detection, user preference prediction etc. Demography of users can be derived from various sources, including user profile, the social posts they made, places they visit and activities. etc. Such information is available from multiple social media platforms. This assignment aims to perform age and gender prediction of users based on a given dataset.
\n
\nInput/Output: A multi-source social media data, including location data.
\n
\nLearning Outcome: Students should have good understandings of multiple social media platforms and their integration for demography prediction.
\n
\n
\n3. Open Project (To propose a Social Network Application) (due: 13 Apr 2015)
\n
\nAim: To think through a useful social media application/system on the Web or on mobile device, and able to implement it using technologies learned in class.
\n
\nExpected Outcome: A working system that incorporates the content and social factors in social media platforms. Students should have a good appreciation of how practical social media systems/apps are designed and developed.
\n
\n
\nTutorial Reports
\n
\n     2-3 Reports on various tutorial topics
\n You are required to submit short reports (of up to 2 pages) on various topics raised during the class and in tutorial.
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\n7. CLIPS (3): Objects & Messages
\n8. Control Knowledge
\n9. Knowledge Acquisition and Construction
\n10. Uncertainty in Knowledge
\n11. Knowledge Discovery
\n12. Other Knowledge-based Systems
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\n
\nAdditional prerequisites:
\n* Basic OpenGL
\n* C/C++
\n* Basic math
\n     - Simple linear & vector algebra
\n     - Trigonometry
\n     - Basic calculus concepts
\n* No GPU programming knowledge required
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\n- 3 lecture hours per week.
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\n
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\nEvery Wednesday 1PM-2PM, in LT15
\n
\nMidterm Test
\n(Week 8) 9 Mar 2015 (Monday), 10AM-11:45AM, in SR1 (COM1-02-06)
\n
\nFinal Exam
\n28 Apr 2015 (Tuesday) Afternoon
\n
\nHelp Session
\nEvery Wednesday 2PM-3PM, in Media Lab 2A (AS6-04-26)","Order":8},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"Tentative plan:
\n

\n\t\tRaster Graphics Pipeline
\n\t\tMapping Techniques
\n\t\tGeometric Shadows
\n\t\tLight-Object Interaction: Local Reflection Models
\n\t\tRay Tracing
\n\t\tGlobal Illumination
\n\t\tRadiosity
\n\t\tAnti-Aliasing Theory and Practice
\n\t\tVolume Rendering
\n\t\tImage-Based Rendering

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A Wonderful Scheme for defining Program Analysis: Abstract Interpretation

\r\n

Classical Program Analysis: Data-Flow Analysis

\r\n

Describing Program Properties using Constraints: Constraint-Based Analysis

\r\n

The Power of Program Types in Analysis: Type and Effect Systems

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\r\n\tFormal Specification and Design Techniques

\r\nComplex large software systems often have intricate system states and process control structures involving concurrency and real-time interactions. A major problem in developing such large software systems is to be able to initially characterise precisely what is to be built. Recently developed methods for tackling this problem are based on mathematics and logic (so-called formal specification, a critical part of formal methods). In essence a high-level mathematical model of the desired system is built. The aim is to try to construct the model of the system that is in the designer's mind; this has the dual benefits of forcing the designer to clarify their intentions & providing a communication medium between the interested parties.
\r\n
\r\nThe primary role of the formal specification is to provide a precise and unambiguous description of state, process and timing properties of a computer system. A formal specification allows the system designer to verify important properties and detect design error before system development begins. The objective of this course is to study various formal specification and design techniques for modeling\r\n

\r\n\t\tobject-oriented systems
\r\n\t\tinteractive systems
\r\n\t\treal-time distributed systems
\r\n\t\tconcurrent reactive systems

\r\nThe course will focus on the state-based notations Z/Object-Z, event-based notations CSP/Timed-CSP and their integrated notations. Note that both CSP and Z have been developed at Oxford University and the application of CSP won Oxford the First Queen's Award for Technological Achievement in 1990; and the application of Z won Oxford the Second Queen's Award in 1992 on the basis of the Oxford's long-term collaboration with IBM UK Ltd on the CICS transaction processing system (saved 5 million dollars, claimed by IBM).
\r\nFormal methods have been increasingly used in developing safety/security/mission critical systems. Even Microsoft has recently realised the importance of formal methods, For example, in 2002, Bill Gates pointed out Microsoft's use of formal methods, saying that, "For things like software verification, this has been the Holy Grail of computer science for many decades. But now, in some very key areas for example driver verification we're building tools that can do actual proofs of the software and how it works in order to guarantee the reliability. " .
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\r\n
\r\nPre-req: some basic knowledge in Discrete Mathematics (set and logic) is preferred. CS4211 is very related but not required.
\r\n
\r\nLecturer: Dr. DONG Jin Song office: Com2-3-19, ext:64353,
\r\n
\r\nYear 2015 Lecture Time: Mon 1830-2030 Room: LT19
\r\nCA breakdown:
\r\n40% project (the deadline is on 24 April (before 5pm) to SE lab (Com2-01-9))
\r\n60% final exam (open book, 04-May-2015 Morning)
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tProject

\r\nThe mathematical modeling techniques of this course are very general, expressive and applicable to many research fields. For example, by applying those techniques, you can add rigorous, precise and mathematical foundations to your Honours/Master/PhD thesis. In the 40% project, you are highly encouraged to choose a topic (application of formal specifications) which relates to your Honours/Master/PhD main research area or your current industry project (for course master students). If you think that your own research/work is not suitable for formal modeling techniques Object-Z/TCOZ or CSP-PAT, then you can choose the default project (details will be release in later Feb) default projects . Project reports requirements: \r\n

\r\n\t\tA single person project is preferred (no more than 4 persons in one group project).
\r\n\t\tProject report is about 20 pages (single spaced 11/12pt) with PAT code if the project is in PAT.

\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tThe project will be assessed for

\r\n

\r\n\t\tcompleteness (10 marks)
\r\n\t\tcorrectness (10 marks)
\r\n\t\tstructure/clarity (10 marks)
\r\n\t\tInnovative modeling/discussion/presentation (10 marks)

\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tReferences:

\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\t\tR. Duke and G. Rose, Formal Object Oriented Specification Using Object-Z . Cornerstones of Computing Series (editors: R. Bird, C.A.R. Hoare), Macmillan Press, March 2000. (Object-Z text book with many good examples, can be found at the Science Library)
\r\n\t\tG. Smith, The Object-Z Specification Language Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000. (a wonderful Object-Z reference manual, can be found at the Science and CS Libraries)
\r\n\t\tJ. Woodcock and J. Davies , Using Z: Specification, Refinement, and Proof. Prentice-Hall, 1996 (you can find everything about Z, a great book. on line)
\r\n\t\tJ.M. Spivey, The Z Notation: A Reference Manual. Prentice-Hall, (2nd edition) 1992. (on line)
\r\n\t\tI. Hayes, Specification Case Studies. Prentice-Hall, (2nd edition) 1993.
\r\n\t\tS. Schneider. Concurrent and Real-time Systems: The CSP Approach, Wiley, 1999. (a wonderful book on both CSP and Timed CSP)
\r\n\t\tA.W. Roscoe. The Theory and Practice of Concurrency. Prentice-Hall, 2005.
\r\n\t\tJ. Davies, Specification and Proof in Real-Time CSP, Cambridge University Press, 1993. (an excellent phd thesis (on TCSP) which has won the best UK phd thesis award)
\r\n\t\tC. A. R. Hoare. Communicating Sequential Processes. Prentice-Hall International, 1985. (the classical book on CSP. on line)

\r\n
\r\nMore information on this course can be found at:
\r\nhttp://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/~dongjs/ic52z5.html
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\n\t\tWeek 3 (Jan 30, 2015): Topic 1: Balancing Humans and Computers
\n\t\tWeek 4 (Feb 6, 2015): Topic 2 & 3 Theories and model I & II
\n\t\tWeek 5 (Feb 13, 2015): Topic 4 & 5 Finding alternatives & exploit currency complement\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t Project proposal due on Feb 12, midnight to the workbin (Please propose 3 ideas and identify whether it is an individual project or team project, if team project, specify the team members) We will have a quick overview of the proposals at the end of the class. Students will also arrange for individual feedback @ HCI lab on Friday, Feb 13th
\n\t
\n\t\tWeek 6 (No Class): Chinese New Year
\n\t\tRecess week: Feb 21 – Mar 1, 2015\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tPlease arrange for individual consultation with Shen by appointment (send emails or chat after the class to book a time slot)
\n\t
\n\t\tWeek 7 (Mar 6): Topic 6 and 7 Directness & Facilitate transition
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- \n\t\t\t\tTutorial presentation slides due Mar 19 by midnight in the workbin
\n\t
\n\t\tWeek 10 (Mar 27) Tutorial 9- 16
\n\t\tWeek 11 No Class Labour Day
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\n\t\tWeek 13 (April 17) Final project presentation and peer review
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\n
\nNote that if you are a graduate student, you can still register for this module if you don't have the prerequisite. But, you are expected to be familiar with the materials covered in the prerequisite. If you are not familiar with them, then you should learn the materials yourself before taking this module.
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\r\nThe course will explore the multi-disciplinary nature of environmental planning by introducing the basic planning concepts and processes that are normally applied. The broad issues, particularly those relating to the policy and institutional context will be covered, followed by spatial strategies, models and planning procedures that address environmental concerns, as well as approaches in plan making, site planning, and plan evaluation. The over-riding principles of sustainability of the built environment will form the focus of the course. The course will take place over one semester and shall include lectures, discussions, reading assignments, site visits and plan review and critique.
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\r\nTEACHING PHILOSOPHY and OBJECTIVES
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\r\nIn mounting this module, we believe that environmental problems in cities should be addressed in the early stages of the development planning process. With appropriate planning processes, land use policies, spatial strategies and design methods, many downstream environmental problems such as incompatible land uses, pollution, natural resource exploitation, inefficient transport systems, etc can be minimized, if not avoided altogether. The module also aims to challenge students to think creatively when encountering development-environment conflicts, and respond with positive planning/design proposals based on rational and scientific processes, while being cognizant of the specific socio-economic-political contexts within which these conflicts take place.
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\r\nWe also intend to use this module as an integrative module, to encourage students to draw together the knowledge and methods they have acquired in other modules on the MEM programme to enhance the planning process.
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\r\nThe module will be practice-oriented and taught with selected case studies, culminating in a hands-on master planning project, that synergizes the planning and design skills of students from the M.A (Urban Design) and the M.Sc. (Integrated Sustainable Design) courses with the management skills and environment perspectives of the MEM students. The project will present a challenging development scenario that encourage students to explore the many dimensions of possible response that draw on creativity, rational thinking, meticulous survey and thoughtful analysis of the given context.
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\r\nIn addition, there will be an individual written assignment and a group master planning project, and the final marks are allocated as follows:
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\nIn designing this course, I have three pedagogical objectives: 1. Challenge you to think more critically about urbanization and planning paradigms; 2. Contribute to your awareness of the politics of planning in Singapore and around the world; and 3. Expand your career options when you graduate and enter the workforce as a professional.
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\nThis is a reading-intensive course. Every week, there will be one or more readings with a total of about 50 pages, some weeks more or less than others. You will be trained to read effectively and critically during seminar sessions. You should realize that you will only learn as much as you follow the readings, as the lectures are more general and do not necessarily deal directly with the specific texts. I hope that you will persevere and learn to appreciate the value of this training – something that will benefit you for the rest of your professional life.
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\n\tSYLLABUS
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\n\t26 Jan (Week 3): Introduction
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tNone
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tNone
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\n\t30 Jan (Week 3): The Industrial City
\n\tAt the turn of the 19^th century, large industrial cities like London and Paris were seen by social reformers, intellectuals, artists, industrialists and politicians as sites of crime, despair and political danger. Urban planning was a progressive and utopian enterprise founded at this moment in time to liberate the masses from their suffering. But it was also a project to discipline the workers, maintain political control, and avert the crisis of capitalism. We open the course by looking at how writers at that period in time described the experience of modernity and imagined utopian visions for a better tomorrow.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tGeorg Simmel, 1903 “The Metropolis and Mental Life” in Gary Bridge and Sophie Watson (eds) The Blackwell City Reader (Oxford and Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2002)
\n\tBerman, M. 1988[1982]. The Experience of Modernity: all that is solid melts into air (Oxford: Penguin Books), pp 131-155
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tPlanning Simulation: Imagining Utopia
\n\tInstructions for Seminar activity next week
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\n\t6 Feb (Week 4): Colonial Experiments and Utopias
\n\tUtopian planning visions found fertile ground in the colonies. Often, colonial administrators had more power and opportunity to implement and experiment with urban planning ideas in the colonies than at home. These visions were inflected by issues such as race, climate, disease and imperial ambitions, and these combined to shape the conceptualization and implementation of colonial cities. This week, we review some studies that suggest how the formation of urban planning as a profession and discipline did not merely begin in Europe and spread to the rest of the world. Rather, such ideas experienced a circuitous route from the metropole to the colonies and back.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tBrenda Yeoh, Contesting Space: power relations and the built environment in colonial Singapore (Kuala Lumpur: Oxford University Press, 1996): 243-280
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tReading Discussion
\n\tSeminar Activity: Encountering and Representing Difference
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\n\t13 Feb (Week 5): Making and unmaking the Modernist City 1
\n\tBy the 1960s, “Big Planning” in the West was under siege. Critiques were thrown by activists, intellectuals, and even planners themselves. The failed projects of big planning ranged from public housing to urban renewal to infrastructural work. We look at the classic David-Goliath battle waged between Robert Moses, the powerful bureaucrat of New York City and Jane Jacobs, a journalist and mother of two. In this confrontation, we see the roots of new paradigms of planning. It marked the turn from big top-down planning to more sensitive approaches that took into account everyday life, social interactions and local participation. We will consider Kevin Lynch’s and Oscar Newman’s work in the areas of urban design, and the rise of “advocacy” in planning – developments that continue to shape planning debates in the Anglo-American context.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tDavidoff P, 1965. “Advocacy and Pluralism in Planning”, in Journal of American Institute of Planners 31(4): 331-338
\n\tCheckoway, B, 1994. “Paul Davidoff and advocacy planning in retrospect” in Journal of American Institute of Planners 60(2): 139-143
\n\tForester, J. 1999. The Deliberative Practitioner: encouraging participatory planning processes (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press), pp 61-84
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tReading Discussion
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\n\t18 Feb (Week 6, Wednesday): Making and Unmaking the Modernist City 2
\n\tThe modernist project has been a world-wide phenomenon. Le Corbusier’s Radiant City and the influential International Congress of Modern Architecture (CIAM) helped to advance the principles of Modern architecture and urbanism. The city that followed the principles of CIAM most closely was Brasilia. I will introduce anthropologist James Holston’s analysis of the modernist city of Brasilia and how it ultimately failed to achieve its larger vision. We also look at Pruitt Igoe, the ill-fated public housing project in the US which became the scapegoat of all that was wrong with modernist planning. Finally, I consider the original documents produced by Singapore Planning and Research Group, an independent think-tank in the 1960s and 70s that proposed alternative visions of “Asian Modernity” for Singapore. Just as big planning was dismantled in the West in the 70s, the visions of modernity were taking its root in Singapore.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tJames Scott, 1999. “Authoritarian High Modernism” in Seeing like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition have Failed (New Haven: Yale University Press, 87-102)
\n\tSingapore Planning and Urban Research Group, SPUR 1965-67, SPUR 1968-71 (Singapore: Singapore Planning & Urban Research Group, 1965, 1968)
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tReading Discussion
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\n\t21 Feb – 1 Mar: RECESS WEEK – NO CLASS
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\n\tNOTE: Submission of Paper Abstract by 2 Mar (Mon)
\n\tThe paper abstract is a concise and structured summary of what your final essay is about. It should say three things: 1. You should state clearly what your question is, or what exactly you intend to explore; 2. You will say how you intend to answer this question, or go about this exploration; 3. You will make a case as to the significance of your research. You should also give a tentative title to your paper and a list of at least 3 books or articles that you think are useful to your research. Total number of words: 300
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\n\t6 Mar (Week 7): The Rise of Scientific Planning
\n\tWar mobilization entailed comprehensive coordination at a national scale, and it is not surprising therefore that the World Wars lent much legitimacy to the promise of big planning. In the US, postwar prosperity and optimism in science energized planners who began to see their work as an objective and value-free enterprise. “Scientific planning” was the alternative to fractious politics. We review some of the classic texts that capture this optimism in “scientific planning”, from “systems theory” that tried to uncover deep unchanging patterns in urban life to technologies of mass production and standardization to dramatic visions of techno-utopias where machines can liberate Man from suffering and toil.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tJohn Friedmann, Planning in the Public Domain: from knowledge to action (New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 1987): 137-156
\n\tHorst Rittel and Melvin Webber, “Dilemmas in a General Theory of Planning” in Policy Sciences 4: 155-169
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tPlanning Simulation
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\n\t13 Mar (Week 8): MOVIE - Edward Burtynsky’s Manufactured Landscapes
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tTsing, Y T. 2010. The Great Urban Transformation: politics of land and property in China (Oxford: Oxford University Press), pp 5-32, 93-121
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tMovie and Reading discussion
\n\tIndividual Consultation on paper abstracts
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\n\t20 Mar (Week 9): Spectacles of the Postindustrial City
\n\tIntimately tied to globalization is the appearance of cities centered on consumption and leisure. As manufacturing industries moved offshore, many cities transformed into tourism sites, cultural capitals and bohemian enclaves. For now, I scan the vast landscape of “spectacular cities”, from Las Vegas to Beijing to Singapore to Dubai, designed to attract capital investment and accommodate a certain urban lifestyle. I will also introduce some key analytical concepts and theoretical frameworks that help us think about this global phenomenon critically.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tZukin, S. 1989 [1982]. Loft-living: culture and capital in urban change (New Jersey: Rutgers University Press), pp 1-22, 82-125
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tReading Discussion
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\n\t27 Mar (Week 10): A critical perspective of Marina Bay
\n\tMarina Bay is a site of spectacles. But what kinds of spectacles? What meanings are embedded in the images and forms that make up the experience of this space? Who are the intended audiences? What kinds of effects are achieved by this careful scripting of space? This week, we hold our class at the Marina Bay Gallery and Marina Bay Sands, followed by a seminar and a self-guided exploration of the waterfront.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tNone
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tPhoto Essay
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\n\t1 Apr (Week 11, Wednesday): Social justice and the “Right to the City”
\n\tThe question of planning is inescapably tied to the conflicts between public good and private interest. From anti-globalization protests to Occupy movements to localized community groups, social organizations around the world are struggling over the right to inhabit and use space. One key arena of such struggles is formed around the phenomenon of gentrification, generally understood as the transformation of neighborhoods from poor to rich. For this week, Dr. Zhou Ying from ETH-Future Cities Lab will share with us her research on gentrification in Shanghai, Xintiandi. In her presentation, she will discuss how cultural identity, local and central governments and foreign capital investment shaped the urban environment and how old and new users adapted to and re-appropriated these spaces.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tHolston, J. “Segregating the City” in Insurgent Citizenship: disjunctions of democracy and modernity in Brazil (New Jersey: Princeton University Press), pp 146-199.
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tPresentation of “Marina Bay” Photoessay
\n\tReading Discussion
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\n\t10 Apr (Week 12): Development and its discontents
\n\tBy the mid 20^th century, decolonization and capitalist expansion (otherwise known as “globalization”) produced a new arena of intellectual and political activity – “Development”. Suddenly, there appeared a cluster of “underdeveloped” countries that needed expertise and funds to catch up with the “developed” countries. This week, we touch on some of the most provocative scholarship about the “Global South” – namely Latin America, Indonesia and India, and show how planning is implicated in both the exploitation and salvation of this underclass of cities. Finally, we return to Singapore and the region by discussing the politics of the trans-regional haze.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tEscobar, A. 1988. “Power and Visibility: Development and the Invention and Management of the Third World” in Cultural Anthropology 3(4): 428-443
\n\tRoy, A. 2005 “Urban Informality: toward an epistemology of planning” in Journal of the American Planning Association 71(2): 147-158
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tReading Discussion
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\n\t17 Apr (Week 13): Singapore: “Developmental State”, Public Housing and Urban Renewal
\n\tAfter 12 weeks, we return to Southeast Asia, and consider a label scholars have used to describe Singapore – the “developmental state”. It is the case of heavy state intervention in all aspects of economic, social and political life in the name of development. Urban planning is, in that sense, a state-led project founded on a central assumption: only long term, forward-looking, centralized planning can work in Singapore. This claim of exceptionalism is tied to various ideologies that guide planning practice. We consider two things that make Singapore “exceptional”: its public housing system and its brand of public-private partnerships.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tJun Wang, 2012. “The developmental state in the global hegemony of neoliberalism: a new strategy for public housing in Singapore”, in Cities 29: 369-378
\n\tPow, Choon Piew, 2011. “Living it up: Super-rich enclave and transnational elite urbanism in Singapore” in Geoforum 42: 382-393
\n\tSeminar Activity
\n\tReading Discussion
\n\tInstructions for Closing Roundtable
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\n\t24 Apr (Week 14): Politics of Practice
\n\tIn this closing lecture, we zoom into the politics of practice. How do planners make plans? What is the function of the plan and how does it work as an instrument of power? What other technologies of controls – from architectural/urban design to land use to taxation – shape the city and how can we interpret them as spaces of political contestation? In other words, while planning practice may seem to be rather technical and mundane bureaucratic processes, we try to unpack these practices to reveal the assumptions, ideologies and power-relations that undergird their operation.
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\n\tRequired Reading
\n\tLee, KW. 2014 “Feeling like a State: design guidelines and the legibility of ‘urban experience’” in International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 38(1): 138-154
\n\tSeminar
\n\tReading discussion
\n\tClosing Roundtable

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\n1. Reading responses (30%)
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\nYou will submit reading responses where you reflect on and analyze the readings of the week. This is NOT a summary. In your responses, you may refer to one single reading, or compare two or more readings. Respond to them critically - think about the context in which they are written, the methodologies they use, the assumptions they make, and the questions they try to answer. What is the author trying to do? Is he successful? Are you convinced? What are the empirical materials he is using to theorize the city/planning? You may also refer to your own research/experience in today's context, and ask if the arguments in the readings are still relevant, what we can learn from them, and what you disagree with.
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\n2. Photo-essay (20%)
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\nSubmission of this simple exercise will be on 31 Mar, Tuesday.
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\n3. Research paper (50%)
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\nOn Week 16, 30th April, you will submit a 3000 word essay on a topic of your choice. At various points of the course, you will be guided towards formulating a research question, understanding how to use the library and working towards a first draft. You should think about what you want to write about as early as possible and work consistently towards gathering information and resources that will be useful for you. Use the course readings to help you, since you will be reading them anyway. Ask yourself what you are curious about and use this course as an opportunity to find out. I will arrange with Ms Winnifred Wong from the Central Library to conduct a hands-on library research tour for the class.
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\n4. Attendance
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\nThere is no score given to attendance and class participation. However, if you miss more than 2 classes without a valid excuse, you will not be able to continue the course.
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\nWorking with quantitative data is common in the planning profession. Developing the skill of expressing statistical ideas in a clear and simple language is essential for effective urban planning practices. This module provides the students in the Master in Urban Planning with an introduction to the quantitative methods and techniques used in planning practice and urban research. It will prepare students to conduct basic statistical analysis of data themselves as well as to critically review analyses prepared by others. The emphasis is on how to develop sound arguments and research design, such that students appreciate both the power and limitation of quantitative analysis in planning discussions. As a result of this module, students will learn:
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\n\t\tTo develop statistical skills for the description and comparison of sets of planning data;
\n\t\tTo identify the sources of data most frequently used by urban planners;
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\n\t\t\tTo differentiate between various statistical measures and understand the situations in which they should be employed;
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\n\t\tTo be equipped with a variety of quantitative tools used to test hypotheses and generate estimates;
\n\t\tTo generate variables, perform linear regressions, and interpret the results;
\n\t\tTo critically review quantitative analyses and assess the validity of arguments made therein;
\n\t\tTo be familiar with real world practices of quantitative analysis in the planning profession;
\n\t\tTo be able to use statistical packages for the diverse quantitative analyses.

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\r\n2. Module Requirements: The grade will be based on three components: problem sets, a final exam, and an analysis project.
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\r\n1) Problem Sets: Four problem sets will account for 20% of the course grade. Unless otherwise stated, all problem sets are DUE one week after distribution. It will usually be possible to receive credit for problem sets that are up to one week late. After that date, no credit will be given for late problem sets. You are encouraged to work on problem sets in groups, but each individual is required to complete his/her own problem set. Copying the answers from someone else’s problem set is plagiarism and will be treated as such.
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\r\n2) Final Exam: There will be a closed-book final exam at the end of the semester.
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\r\n3) Planning Analysis Report Using Quantitative Methods: Students, working in small groups (max. 3 students), will use quantitative method(s) to address a real planning problem. Select a problem/decision of interest to you, and formulate the problem and construct hypotheses to be tested, collect the data, perform the statistical analysis, and write up your results. You may use data that have been collected and/or analyzed by other researchers, but you must clearly differentiate your analysis from their work. You are allowed to choose one or more statistical techniques that you have learned from the module (descriptive stats, comparison of means, correlation, linear regression, and etc.).","Order":3},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"

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\r\n\tThe lecture is scheduled on Tuesday, 1-4 pm, in SDE1 SR7.
\r\n\tAfter the first half session, we will occasionally move to SDE1 CR4 for the lab sessions.

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\n\t\t\t\t1 Jan 13	\n\t\t\t\tNo Class (Due to MUP Intensive Workshop)
\n\t\t\t\t1 Jan 20	\n\t\t\t\tNo Class (Due to MUP Intensive Workshop)
\n\t\t\t\t2 Jan 27	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction and Expectations: Introduction to statistics and its application to urban planning
\n\t\t\t\t3 Jan 28 \n\t\t\t\t(Make up, 7-10 pm @ SR10)	\n\t\t\t\tDescriptive Statistics: Sample and population; Central tendency (mean/median/mode); Dispersion (variance, standard deviation)
\n\t\t\t\t4 Feb 3	\n\t\t\t\tProbability I: Introduction to probability and probability distribution; Random events; Bayes’s Rule; Binomial/Normal/Poisson distribution \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLab session 1 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5 Feb 9 \n\t\t\t\t(Make up, 7-10 pm @ SR14)	\n\t\t\t\tProbability II: Interpretation and application of the normal probability distribution; Population distribution vs. sampling distribution; Z score \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tGuest speaker (Mr. Remy GUO, Assistant Director, Centre for Liveable Cities): Quantitative methods in practice \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t6 Feb 10	\n\t\t\t\tStatistical Inference: Differentiation of a sample and a population; Confidence interval; Significance tests \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLab session 2 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tFeb 21-Mar 1	\n\t\t\t\tMID SEMESTER BREAK
\n\t\t\t\t7 Mar 3	\n\t\t\t\tResearch Design: Potential topics; Research process; Data collection; Data organization \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tPresentation of MUP Year 2 Students \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t8 Mar 10	\n\t\t\t\tHypotheses Concerning a Single Population: Logic of hypothesis testing; Definition of research/null hypotheses; Type I and Type II errors \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLab session 3 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9 Mar 17	\n\t\t\t\tHypotheses Comparing Two Populations: Inferences for two population means; Comparing proportions from independent samples \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLab session 4 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t10 Mar 24	\n\t\t\t\tAdditional Hypothesis Tests: One-way ANOVA (Analysis of Variance); F-distribution; Association between categorical variables \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLab session 5 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t11 Mar 31 \n\t\t\t\t(2:15-5:15 PM, Move to SDE Mezz for the 2nd half)	\n\t\t\t\tLinear Regression I: Describing the relation between two variables; Introduction to simple, linear regression analysis \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tGuest speaker (Dr. Mori Masaki, Department of Real Estate): Regression analysis in practice \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t12 Apr 7	\n\t\t\t\tLinear Regression II: Interpretation of a coefficient of regression and correlation; Multiple regressions; Recognition of the limitations of regressions \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLab session 6 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t13 Apr 14	\n\t\t\t\tFinal Thoughts and Project Presentation/Discussion

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\r\n\t\t\t\t2 Jan 27	\r\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction and Expectations: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 1 Data Collection; Chapter 2 Organizing and Summarizing Data \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 1 The Nature of Statistics \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Against All Odds #1 What is Statistics #2 Stemplots #3 Histograms
\r\n\t\t\t\t3 Jan 28 \r\n\t\t\t\t(Make-up)	\r\n\t\t\t\tDescriptive Statistics: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 2 Organizing and Summarizing Data; Chapter 3 Numerically Summarizing Data \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 3 Descriptive Measures \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #4 Measures of Center #5 Boxplots #6 Standard Deviation
\r\n\t\t\t\t4 Feb 3 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tProbability I: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 5 Probability; Chapter 6 Discrete Probability Distributions \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 4 Probability Concepts; Chapter 5 Discrete Random Variables \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #13 Two-Way Tables #18 Introduction to Probability #19 Probability Models #20 Random Variables #21 Binomial Distributions
\r\n\t\t\t\t5 Feb 9 \r\n\t\t\t\t(Make-up)	\r\n\t\t\t\tProbability II: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 7 The Normal Probability Distribution; Chapter 8 Sampling Distributions \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 6 The Normal Distribution \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #7 Normal Curves #8 Normal Calculations #9 Checking Assumption of Normality #22 Sampling Distribution
\r\n\t\t\t\t6 Feb 10	\r\n\t\t\t\tStatistical Inference: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 9 Estimating the Value of a Parameter \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 7 The Sampling Distribution of the Sample Mean; Chapter 8 Confidence Intervals for One Population Mean \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #24 Confidence Intervals #25 Test of Significance
\r\n\t\t\t\t7 Mar 3	\r\n\t\t\t\t Research Design: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 1 Data Collection; Chapter 2 Organizing and Summarizing Data \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 1 The Nature of Statistics; Chapter 2 Organizing Data \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #15 Designing Experiments #16 Census and Sampling #17 Samples and Surveys
\r\n\t\t\t\t8 Mar 10 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tHypotheses Concerning a Single Population: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 10 Hypothesis Tests Regarding a Parameter \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 9 Hypothesis Tests for One Population Mean \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #26 Small Sample Inference for One Mean
\r\n\t\t\t\t9 Mar 17 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tHypotheses Comparing Two Populations: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 11 Inferences on Two Samples \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 10 Inferences for Two Population Means \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #27 Comparing Two Means
\r\n\t\t\t\t10 Mar 24 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tAdditional Hypothesis Tests: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 12 Inferences on Categorical Data \r\n\t\t\t\tChapter 13 Comparing Three or More Means \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 13 Chi-Sqaure Procedures Chapter 16 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #29 Inference for Two-Way Tables #31 One-Way ANOVA
\r\n\t\t\t\t11 Mar 31	\r\n\t\t\t\tLinear Regression I: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 4 Describing the Relation between Two Variables \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 14 Descriptive Measures in Regression and Correlation \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #10 Scatterplots #11 Fitting Lines to Data #12 Correlation
\r\n\t\t\t\t12 Apr 7	\r\n\t\t\t\tLinear Regression II: \r\n\t\t\t\t1. Sullivan Chapter 14 Inference on the Least-Square Regression Model and Multiple Regression \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Weiss Chapter 14 Descriptive Measures in Regression and Correlation; Chapter 15 Inferential Methods in Regression and Correlation \r\n\t\t\t\t3. Against All Odds #14 The Question of Causation #30 Inference for Regression

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\r\n40%   Final Exam (During the examination period)
\r\n40%   Planning Analysis Report Using Quantitative Methods (Presentation on April 14 and report due on April 24)
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\r\nFor the analysis report, please use 12 pt fonts, 1” margins, and 1.5 spacing.
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\r\n1. A set of instructional videos that were created by PBS a number of years ago called Against All Odds: Inside Statistics.
\r\nThey are very good resources for reviewing or reinforcing statistical concepts.
\r\nThey may be accessed at:
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\r\nhttp://www.learner.org/resources/series65.html?pop=yes&pid=3148
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\r\nUseful titles are listed in the syllabus.
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\r\n2. Other articles, reports, and web sites demonstrating the use in urban planning settings of the statistical techniques taught in the module will be posted on IVLE.
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\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\tCancel	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Linear Optimization	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t· What is linear optimization? \n\t\t\t\t· Modeling linear optimization problems
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\r\nBusiness decisions are often made under uncertainty. In the modern business environment, technological advances facilitate the collection of huge amounts of data, which can potentially improve the decision-making process. Successful businesses make use of Business Analytics and Business Intelligence, which are fundamentally based on quantitative statistical methods and optimization procedures, to identify patterns and trends in their data, which eventually lead to realistic predictions and insightful strategies.
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\r\nThe sister module, DSC1007 Business Analytics -- Models and Decisions (Business Analytics I), focuses on models and processes.  This module is more concerned with data and tools, and introduces students to the fundamental concepts of statistical inference such as parameter estimation and hypothesis testing, as well as to statistical tools useful in business analytics, such as regression analysis and time series forecasting. This follows the theme of delivering hands-on experience in modules focusing on analytics and operations.
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\r\nThis module was co-designed, and is co-taught, by the Department of Decision Sciences in the NUS Business School and the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability in the Faculty of Science, to draw upon the relevant expertise from the two Departments.
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\r\nThe module provides all BBA students with a common statistical grounding for Business Analytics, upon which specialization may be built depending on each student’s chosen field. For the truly visionary student, a natural follow-on could in time be the NUS MSc(Business Analytics), or MSBA, http://facebook.com/groups/nusmsba. Biz undergrads may take some MSBA classes (see http://msba.nus.edu); e.g. BMA5002 is an extension of DSC2008, while BDC5101 is of DSC1007.
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\r\nIn keeping with the principles of Rigor and Relevance, also emphasized in Business Analytics I, students are expected to acquire the following knowledge and abilities.
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\r\nRigor
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\r\nParallel to the coverage in Business Analytics – Models and Decisions, this module teaches fundamental concepts underpinning the following business analytic tools:
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\r\n\t\tData summarization: pivot table;
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\r\n\t\tRegression analysis: linear and multiple regression, regression diagnostics and model building;
\r\n\t\tTime series analysis: smoothing, regression-based models, ARIMA models and forecasting;
\r\n\t\tClustering and market segmentation: K-means method.

\r\nEmphasis will be made on how, what and why certain tools are useful, and what their contributions would be when used in practice.
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\r\nRelevance
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\r\nModule content makes use of examples that are based on current events and timely business topics. Adopting the Plan/Do/Report problem-solving approach, worked examples show students how to clearly define the business decision to be made and plan which method to use, do the business analysis with data-based numerical evidence & illuminating graphical displays, and finally report their findings and recommendations to the decision maker. This approach is reinforced using case-study projects involving real data, in which students investigate a business-related question or make a business decision. This module also makes active use of the Excel spreadsheet and the SAS software.
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\r\nStudents will be equipped with the ability to "tell a story" and provide insights based on (big) data given to them (e.g. during their future internship or work).
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\r\nThis module is required for BBA(Accountancy) students, rather than DSC1007 Business Analytics – Models & Decisions, starting with the 2014 intake.
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\r\nBut must like Microsoft Excel. Must also like to read and write---need to present findings in concise executive summaries to a completely lay audience averse to numbers. Module materials can be verbose.
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\r\n"DSC1007 Business Analytics – Models & Decisions" is no longer a prerequisite, but a companion module.
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\r\n"BIZ1000 Preparatory Mathematics" (not prerequisite; just background materials): http://ivle.nus.edu.sg/module/student/?CourseID=e0273e25-bf38-442c-babb-ab3fe0b3bf52, with webcast in Topic 2 (Part 1 & Part 2): http://ivle.nus.edu.sg/media/multimedia.aspx?ChannelID=1aca0da4-1fac-416d-87c3-7077774626b1.
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\r\nBBA (Accountancy) students take DSC2008 as a core module starting from the 2014 intake.
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\r\nThe followings are not prerequisites, rather modules that go hand-in-hand with DSC2008:
\r\nGEM2901 Reporting Statistics in the Media
\r\nGEM2900 Understanding Uncertainty and Statistical Thinking
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\r\n\t                Data models
\r\n\t                                Standard distributions
\r\n\t                                Sampling distributions
\r\n\t                                                Confidence Interval
\r\n\t                                                Central Limit Theorem
\r\n\t
\r\n\tInferring from Data (Week 2-3)
\r\n\t                Testing hypothesis
\r\n\t                Comparing distributions (slight mention)
\r\n\t                                Goodness-of-fit
\r\n\t                                Homogeneity
\r\n\t                Comparing averages
\r\n\t                                1 sample
\r\n\t                                               variance known & unknown
\r\n\t                                2 samples
\r\n\t                                               samples independent
\r\n\t                                                              variances known
\r\n\t                                                              variances unknown
\r\n\t                                                                             variances equal & unequal
\r\n\t                                               samples dependent
\r\n\t                                Multiple samples
\r\n\t                                                Analysis of Variance
\r\n\t                Relating variables
\r\n\t                                Correlation
\r\n\t
\r\n\tPredicting beyond Data (Week 4-6)
\r\n\t                Simple regression
\r\n\t                Multiple regression
\r\n\t                                Variables selection
\r\n\t                                Interactions
\r\n\t                                Missing values
\r\n\t                                Outliers
\r\n\t                                Transformations
\r\n\t                                Trimming over-fit
\r\n\t                Logistic regression
\r\n\t

\r\n

\r\n\tConducted by CHEN Ying (Science)
\r\n\t

\r\n

\r\n\tTime Series Analysis (Week 7-11)
\r\n\t                Multiple-regression-based time series models
\r\n\t                Smoothing methods
\r\n\t                                Simple moving average
\r\n\t                                Weighted moving average
\r\n\t                                Single exponential smoothing
\r\n\t                                Holt-Winters exponential smoothing
\r\n\t                Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average models
\r\n\t
\r\n\tCluster Analysis (Week 11-12)
\r\n\t                Distance measure
\r\n\t                Hierarchical cluster analysis
\r\n\t                K-means method
\r\n\t

\r\n

\r\n\tRevision (Week 13)

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\n\tIndividual Tutorial Assignments (Weeks 4 & 10): 20%
\n\tGroup Project (due Week 12; presentation Week 13): 20%
\n\tClass Participation: 20%
\n\tFinal Examination (Open Book; bring anything except computers and handphones: probably on Thursday, 30 April 2015 (Morning):40% (Look under IVLE module Timetable for official announcement.)
\n\t
\n\tAssessment for Participation will also take into account a student’s attitude, responsiveness, etiquette, attendance, punctuality, cooperation, compliance, communal spirit, contribution (e.g. sharing of useful web links), and involvement in any activities in the IVLE Chat Room & Discussion Forum. Please display your (nick)name on a placard or "tent" placed in front of you when you attend a tutorial, if the room furniture allows it. Thanks.
\n\t
\n\tTutors will help with forming of Project groups as necessary.
\n\t
\n\tAssignments and Project reports are to be uploaded to the respective IVLE Workbins by 23:59 on the respective due dates: 8 Feb (Week 4: 1st Assignment), 29 Mar (Week 10: 2nd Assignment), 11 Apr (Saturday on Week 12: Project report).
\n\t
\n\tBusiness students who excel in DSC1007 and DSC2008, especially those who are also active in business analytics activities outside of class (e.g. are members of the Business Analytics Consulting Team (BACT) http://fb.com/groups/bizact/members -- click on “... See More” under the description for "Closed Group"), will be considered for the two SAS Scholarships, http://bba.nus.edu/honour_donated_scholarship.html, worth $12,500 each, in August/September each year. Recipients will have to complete a 10-week internship with SAS or its many client firms.
\n\t
\n\tBACT members offer walk-in or email consulting, mainly for software use (but also for tutorial questions) in DSC1007 & DSC2008. Please consult your tutors normally for analytics questions. Walk-in consulting schedule will be posted at http://facebook.com/nusbact and http://bizblogs.nus.edu/bact/ba2-tips/consultations, with consulting room at Mochtar Riady Building BIZ1 8-2. Email consulting is available at bact@nus.edu.sg.
\n\t
\n\tYou are responsible for reading all module Announcements. You can miss important instructions if your NUS email account is full and not accepting emails.

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\nCross-faculty students are most welcome, but should not have taken a Statistics module covering Multiple Regression or Time Series in details.
\n
\nA lecturer has no say as to a student’s eligibility for any module. The BBA Office is the sole point of contact on all such matters.
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\r\nThis course is directed at business managers who must have a basic understanding of the current and potential strategic impacts of information technology and the Internet. Business managers do not need to be experts in information technology. Rather they need to be comfortable with using information technology applications as well as to have the necessary knowledge to exploit information technology to achieve strategic business objectives. In particular, business managers need to understand the management issues involved in exploiting information technology for competitive advantage.
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\r\n\t\t\t\t15 Jan 2015 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction and Overview \r\n\t\t\t\tMinicase: Using information technology for competitive advantage \r\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion: How has the use of information technology transform industries and businesses?
\r\n\t\t\t\t22 Jan 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tSIS Frameworks \r\n\t\t\t\tTrident model for Customer-Centric Enterprise Information Systems at Comfort Transportation, Singapore
\r\n\t\t\t\t29 Jan 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tSIS Frameworks (continued) \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Separating signal from noise: Evaluating emerging technologies \r\n\t\t\t\tGuest speaker Mr Shikharesh Das, Managing Director, Sprintz Consulting \r\n\t\t\t\t1 page proposal for group project due
\r\n\t\t\t\t5 Feb 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tBusiness-IT Alignment and IT Investments \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Avoiding the alignment trap in information technology \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Generating premium returns on your IT investments
\r\n\t\t\t\t12 Feb 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tInternet and Social Media \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Generating capital from social media \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Leveraging collaborative technologies to build a knowledge sharing culture at HP Analytics \r\n\t\t\t\tSocial media and customer dialog management at Starbucks (supplementary reading)
\r\n\t\t\t\t19 Feb 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tSubmit learning journal 1 (max: 10 pages) by Mon 23 Feb at 3 pm (Submit hardcopy at MRB-8-75, upload softcopy to workbin). \r\n\t\t\t\tChinese New Year (no class)
\r\n\t\t\t\t26 Feb 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tRecess week
\r\n\t\t\t\t5 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\tGuest lecture on business model \r\n\t\t\t\t\tProfessor Yves Pigneur, HEC Lausanne \r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t12 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\te-learning week – no class. Post your comments on ivle discussion forum \r\n\t\t\t\tView video on Sustainability of SIS \r\n\t\t\t\tRead article on “Transient advantage”. Do you agree/disagree with the article? Why? \r\n\t\t\t\tRead case study on “Do social deal sites really work?” Assess the sustainability of the business model for social deal sites.
\r\n\t\t\t\t19 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tRFID \r\n\t\t\t\tA framework for stakeholder oriented mindfulness: case of RFID implementation at YCH Group, Singapore \r\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion questions \r\n\t\t\t\t1. What are some issues with RFID today? \r\n\t\t\t\t2. Is RFID important for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs)? \r\n\t\t\t\t3. What criteria should a company consider when thinking about adopting or not adopting RFID?
\r\n\t\t\t\t26 Mar 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tSIS Innovation \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Fostering IT-enabled business innovation at YCH group \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Innovating to create IT-based opportunities at UPS \r\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion questions \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow do other companies promote innovation? \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the critical success factors to encourage innovation? \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tRead: Where to look for insight (supplementary reading)
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\r\n\t\t\t\t9 Apr 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tPresentation
\r\n\t\t\t\t16 Apr 2015	\r\n\t\t\t\tPresentation \r\n\t\t\t\tsubmit learning journal 2 (max: 15 pages; covers topics after learning journal 1)

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\n\tIt aims to portray forecasting as art and science, integrating sensibility and methodology. The course will make productive use of forecasting tools available in MS Excel (and dedicated add-ins), SPSS and Minitab. The finality is the applicability of the forecasting results towards managerial decision-making.
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\n\tFor practical assignments, concentrate on making an interesting presentation with organised facts. The freshness of your presentation is at least as important as your analytics. You want to hold and engage your lecturer/classmates, not bore them with facts and narratives.

\n\tThroughout the course, the students are asked to write up a 10-page Business Case at their own choice of topics with small set of data and then make use of the techniques learnt in the class to solve the problem. They also have to present the case plus solution in the class. Besides, the students are also required to work on a 30-pages project with assigned areas and hand in by the end of the term (with presentation).
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\n\t\t\t\tEC2303 Foundations for Econometrics

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\n\t\t\t\tInstructor: Dr. Emily BEAM
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\n\t\t\t\tE-mail: emilybeam@nus.edu.sg
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\n\t\t\t\tEC2303 is an introductory statistics course for economists, covering the basic tools and concepts for estimation and inference, with an emphasis on applications in economics and business. This course will examine descriptive statistics, random variables, probability distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, and linear regression. Students should have a good understanding of the basic concepts of differential and integral cal- culus.

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\n\t\t\t\tPaul Newbold, William L. Carlson, and Betty M. Thorne. Statistics for Business and Economics, 8th edition, Prentice Hall
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2	\r\n\t\t\t\tReview of Statistics (I) continued \r\n\t\t\t\tReview of Statistics (II)	\r\n\t\t\t\tSW: Ch. 2,3
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4	\r\n\t\t\t\tBivariate Linear Regression (I) continued	\r\n\t\t\t\tSW: Ch. 4
\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 5	\r\n\t\t\t\tBivariate Linear Regression (II)	\r\n\t\t\t\tSW: Ch. 4,5
\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek 6	\r\n\t\t\t\tBivariate Linear Regression (III)	\r\n\t\t\t\tSW: Ch. 4,5
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\r\n\t\t\t\t** Final Exam: 29 April 2015 (Wednesday), 5.00pm-7.00pm, Venue-TBA **
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\r\n\t\t\t\t1 Overview of Money and the Financial System
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- meaning and functions of money
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- measuring money
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- overview of the financial system
\r\n\t\t\t\tMishkin, Frederic S. (2013), The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets (10^th edition), Pearson (henceforth referred to as FM) - Chapters 1,2,3
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\r\n\t\t\t\t2 Economic Analysis of Financial Structure and Management of Financial Institutions
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- problems arising from asymmetric information
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- financial intermediation
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- bank management
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- off balance sheet activities
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapters 8,11
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\r\n\t\t\t\t3 Financial Crises and Economic Analysis of Financial Regulation
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- factors causing financial crises
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- reasons for regulation
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- forms of regulation
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapters 9,12
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\r\n\t\t\t\t4 Understanding Interest Rates
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- measures of interest rates
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- real and nominal interest rates
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- theory of portfolio choice
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapters 4,5
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\r\n\t\t\t\t5 Risk and Term Structure of Interest Rates
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- term structure of interest rates
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- risk structure of interest rates
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- yield curve analysis
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapter 6
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\r\n\t\t\t\t6 The Money Supply Process
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- deposit creation and the money multiplier
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- functions of central banks
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- factors affecting the monetary base
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapter 15
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\r\n\t\t\t\t7 The Tools and Conduct of Monetary Policy
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- instruments of monetary policy
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- channels of monetary policy
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- conduct of monetary policy
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapters 16,17
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\r\n\t\t\t\t8 Quantity Theory, Inflation and Demand for Money
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- quantity theory and inflation
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- Keynesian theory of money demand
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- stability of money demand
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapter 20
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\r\n\t\t\t\t9 Monetary Policy Theory
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- AD-AS model
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- policy response to aggregate demand shock
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- policy response to aggregate supply shock
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapter 24
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\r\n\t\t\t\t10 The Role of Expectations in Monetary Policy
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- Lucas critique of monetary policy
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- policy by rule versus policy by discretion
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- credibility and anti-inflation policy
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapter 25
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\r\n\t\t\t\t11 The International Role of Money
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- the foreign exchange market
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- fixed and flexible exchange rates
\r\n\t\t\t\t-- exchange rate targeting
\r\n\t\t\t\tFM Chapter 19
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\r\n\t\t\t\tMain textbook - Mishkin, Frederic S. (2013), The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets (10th Edition), Pearson.
\r\n\t\t\t\tSupplementary textbook - Cecchetti, S.G. and Schoenholtz, K.L., (2011) Money, Banking and Financial Markets, Global Edition (3^rd Edition), McGraw Hill.
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This module introduces students to international trade. The topics covered include the following: why countries trade and what determines the trade patterns; the effects of trade on overall welfare within a country; the effects of trade on factor prices and income distribution; the role of firms in international trade, multinational production, and outsourcing. We will also cover policy issues: tariffs, quotas, subsidies, and the World Trade Organization.

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The links to the articles mentioned here can be found in "weblinks" or "readings" section of the module. You are welcome to send me interesting articles that you want to share with the entire class.
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\r\nWeek 1, Introduction to international trade: basic facts on globalization.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 2

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Week 2, Trade and technology: the Ricardian model.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 3
Krugman, "Ricardo's Difficult Idea"

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\r\nWeek 3, Trade and income distribution: the Specific-Factors model.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 4

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Week 4, Resources and trade: the Heckscher-Ohlin Model.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 5
The Economist: "Never too late to scramble,", Oct 26, 2006

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\r\nWeek 5, Applications of neo-classical trade models: economic growth and immigration

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The Economist: "Too big to handle: Turkey's application to join the EU causing anxiety on both sides", June 23, 2005
Krugman: Does the third world growth hurt prosperity?

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\r\nWeek 6, Empirical tests of neo-classical trade models.

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\r\nRecess Week

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\r\nWeek 7, In-class mid-term exam.

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\r\nWeek 8, New trade theories: economies of scale and the Krugman model.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 7 and 8

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\r\nWeek 9, Firms in the global economy and the Melitz model.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 8

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\r\nWeek 10, Foreign direct investment and outsourcing.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 8
New York Times, "How the US lost out on iPhone work", Jan 21, 2012
New York Times, "In Pursuit of Nissan, A jobs lesson for the tech industry?", Aug 4, 2012
The Economist: " Outsourcing in Eastern Europe: The Rise of Nearshoring," Dec 1st, 2005

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\r\nWeek 11, Trade policy I: tariffs, quotas.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 9
Edward Gresser "Toughest on the poor: America's flawed tariff system", Foreign Affairs, Nov/Dec 2002

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\r\nWeek 12, Trade policy II: subsidy, and the political economy of trade.

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Krugman textbook: Chapter 9 and 10

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Week 13, Open questions in international trade research.

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Instructor: Ma Lin

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Email: ECSML@NUS.EDU.SG

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Office: AS #05-19

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Office Hour: use IVLE to book your slots.
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\r\nMonday 10:00 – 12:00

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Tuesday 14:00 – 16:00

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Changes to regular office hour will be announced in advance.
\r\nExtra office hours will be offered before exams.
\r\nIf none of the above slots work for you, you can email me to make appointments.
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\r\nLecture Time:

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Monday 16:00 – 18:00

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Exams:

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Midterm exam: 02-MAR-2015, Monday, in-class
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\r\nFinal exam: 04-MAY-2015, Monday

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Module Description:

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This course aims to equip the students with basic concepts and theories of international trade. We hope to help the students to understand the key issues and questions in policies and debates regarding international trade. At the end of the course, the students shall be able to answer the following questions such as: why countries trade with each other? How does globalization affect the overall and relative income within a country? How does the trade with developing countries affect the employment and income of unskilled workers in developed countries?
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Email Policy:

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I will reply to your emails regarding the course materials within 24 hours. However, I do not guarantee email response during weekends and public holidays. I might post your questions, along with my answers, on IVLE FAQ bank if I think that many other students might have similar questions. Similarly, I might also direct you to IVLE if I have already posted answers to similar questions.

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There will be 4 homework throughout the semester, one midterm exam and one final exam. The final exam will NOT be cumulative. The grades break down will be:

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Class Participation: 10%

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Assignments: 20%

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Midterm Exam: 35%

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Final Exam: 35%

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Homework will be assigned during lecture, and will be due in lecture the following week. Late homework will face a 20 percent mark penalty. No late homework will be accepted after the homework has been discussed during tutorial sessions, or after the answer scripts have been posted to IVLE.

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One make-up exam will be provided for students that missed the midterm. If you missed the make-up exam again, I will give you an oral make-up exam.

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\nLecture 2 - Current account sustainability
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\nLecture 3 - Determination of current account
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\nLecture 4 - Exchange rate in the short run: The theory
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\nLecture 5 - Money, interest rate, and exchange rate
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\nLecture 6 - Exchange rate in the short run: The applications
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\nLecture 7 - Exchange rate in the long run
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\nLecture 8 - Aggregate demand, exchange rate, and trade balance
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\nLecture 9 - The Mundell-Fleming model (IS-LM-UIP model)
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\nLecture 10 - Financial crisis
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\nLecture 11 - Foreign reserves
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\nHomework assignments - 20%
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\nMid-term exam (MCQs) - 30%
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\nFinal exam (essay and calculation) - 40%","Order":8},{"ID":"d79bdc18-f532-417c-893e-64ab40fdc8a8","Title":"Preclusions","Description":"EC3341","Order":9},{"ID":"f59f7db7-13f2-4a3b-b62e-c0ce2618c4a0","Title":"Workload","Description":"2-1-0-3-2
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\nThe recommended textbook for this semester is Rosen and Gayer (2014): Public Finance, 10th Edition.
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\nIn addition, Seidman's (2009) Public Finance is a useful supplementary textbook that is easier to read, though less informative. Copies are available in the RBR.
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\nFor a deeper textbook treatment (e.g. for your project work), you may look at Peter Abelson's (2008) Public Economics, also available in the RBR.
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\nPlease revise your EC2101 (and EC1101E) material before attending class.
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\n36% Final Exam Closed book. Material tested will come from Lectures 5 to 12, Tutorials 5 to 9 and associated readings.
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\n10% Tutorial Participation.
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\n36% Team Project. 4 students per team. The project will consist of a proposal (due end week 6, weight 6%), presentation (in week 12, weight 12%) and term paper (due end week 13, weight 18%).
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\nWeek 1
\nLecture: Introduction to Public Finance, Externalities
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\n*Rosen and Gayer (RG) Ch 5
\nRG Ch 1 pp. 1-5, Ch 3 pp. 46-49
\nSeidman Ch 2
\n(Optional) For Coase Theorem: David Friedman (1991) The Swedes Get it Right. http://www.daviddfriedman.com/Academic/Coase_World.html
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\nNo Tutorials
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\nWeek 2
\nLecture: Externalities (Continued), Public Goods and Privatization
\nRead:
\n*RG Ch 4 (Skip appendix), pages 109-110 of Ch 6 on Lindahl pricing.
\nRG Ch 3 pp. 34-41 (Skim only. These pages discuss general equilibrium. You may ignore the use of Edgeworth Boxes.)
\nSeidman Ch 3 pp. 57 to 66
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\nNo Tutorials
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\nWeek 3
\nLecture: Political Economy
\nRead:
\n*RG Ch 6
\nTutorial 1
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\nWeek 4
\nLecture: Cost-Benefit Analysis
\nRead:
\n*RG Ch 8
\nTutorial 2
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\nWeek 5
\nLecture: Education
\nRead:
\n*RG Ch7
\nTutorial 3
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\nWeek 6
\nLecture: Health Care
\nRead:
\n* RG Chs 9, 10
\nTutorial 4
\nSubmission of group project proposal by end of Week 6
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\nRecess Week
\nNo Lecture
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\nWeek 7
\nLecture: Social Security
\nRead:
\n* RG Ch 11
\n* Fullerton and Geruso (2006): The many definitions of social security privatization. The Economist's Voice 3.4
\nNo Tutorial
\nMid term examination. Date and time TBA. Covers 1st 4 lectures and 1st 4 tutorials.
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\nWeek 8
\nLecture: Redistribution
\nRead:
\n* RG Ch 12, 13
\nTutorial 5
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\nWeek 9
\nLecture: Tax Incidence
\nRead:
\n*RG Ch 14 (selected parts)
\nTutorial 6
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\nWeek 10
\nLecture: Welfare Cost of Taxation and Tax system design
\nRead:
\n*RG Chs 15, 16 (selected parts)
\nTutorial 7
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\nWeek 11
\nLecture: Personal Income Tax, Consumption Taxes
\nRead:
\n*RG Chs 18, 21 (selected parts)
\nTutorial 8
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\nWeek 12
\nLecture: Government Borrowing
\nRead:
\n*RG Ch 20
\nNo Tutorials
\nProject presentations during evenings. 3 teams per session. Details to be confirmed.
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\nWeek 13
\nNo Lecture
\nRead:
\n*RG Ch 20
\nTutorial 9
\nEnd of Week 13 Submission of group project paper
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\nReading Week
\nNo classes
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\nLecture: Tuesday, 10:00-11:35 a.m., LT10
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\nStudy Groups: I strongly encourage you to form study groups. One of the best ways of learning is by teaching; having to explain a concept to a classmate solidifies your own understanding of the material.
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\nDiscussion Forum on IVLE: To facilitate peer learning, I encourage you to ask and answer questions on the discussion forum on IVLE. Please keep posts concise and respectful.
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\nCELC: The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) provides assistance on improving writing and presentation skills. Check it out and see how you can make use of their resources.
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\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\tJan 13 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 1: \n\t\t\t\tIntroduction; \n\t\t\t\tLabor Supply	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 1; \n\t\t\t\tChapter 2	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. September 24, 2013. “Working hours: Get a life.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/blogs/freeexchange/2013/09/working-hours \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. December 19, 2007. “Death by overwork in Japan: Japanese employees are working themselves to death.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/node/10329261 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. December 20, 2914. “In search of lost time: Why is everyone so busy?” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/christmas-specials/21636612-time-poverty-problem-partly-perception-and-partly-distribution-why	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\tJan 20 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 2: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Supply	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 2	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. October 27, 2012. “A Part-Time Life, as Hours Shrink and Shift.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/business/a-part-time-life-as-hours-shrink-and-shift-for-american-workers.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 11, 2014. “The Vanishing Male Worker: How America Fell Behind.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/12/upshot/unemployment-the-vanishing-male-worker-how-america-fell-behind.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 12, 2014. “Why U.S. Women Are Leaving Jobs Behind.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/14/upshot/us-employment-women-not-working.html	\n\t\t\t\tJan 22/23 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 1	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\tJan 27 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 3: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Supply	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 2	\n\t\t\t\tHarford, Tim. "The Logic of Life." Chapter 3, pages 79-82. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 8, 2013. “The Punishment Cure.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/09/opinion/krugman-the-punishment-cure.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Wall Street Journal. November 9, 2014. “Clear Evidence on Disincentives to Work.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.wsj.com/articles/bob-funk-clear-evidence-on-disincentives-to-work-1415573805	\n\t\t\t\tJan 29/30 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 2	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\tFeb 3 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 4: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Demand	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 3	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. October 22, 2012. “Over Singapore's Border, Cheap Labor Source Becomes Vibrant Economy.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/23/business/global/over-singapores-border-cheap-labor-source-becomes-vibrant-economy.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. June 16, 2013. “Faltering Economy in China Dims Job Prospects for Graduates.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/business/global/faltering-economy-in-china-dims-job-prospects-for-graduates.html	\n\t\t\t\tFeb 5/6 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 3	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\tFeb 10 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 5: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Demand	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 3	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. January 18, 2014. “The future of jobs: The onrushing wave.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21594264-previous-technological-innovation-has-always-delivered-more-long-run-employment-not-less \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Wall Street Journal. April 8, 2015. “Is Your Job 'Routine'? If So, it's Probably Disappearing.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/04/08/is-your-job-routine-if-so-its-probably-disappearing/ \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. April 22, 2014. “With Farm Robotics, the Cows Decide When It's Milking Time.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/23/nyregion/with-farm-robotics-the-cows-decide-when-its-milking-time.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. November 13, 2014. “Window Washing Skills Beyond a Robot's Reach.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/14/nyregion/a-dangerous-job-in-the-sky-no-robots-required.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tNPR. May 18, 2015. “How Machines Destroy (And Create!) Jobs, In 4 Graphs.” \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\thttp://www.npr.org/sections/money/2015/05/18/404991483/how-machines-destroy-and-create-jobs-in-4-graphs \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tFeb 12/13 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 4	\n\t\t\t\tFeb 13 (Fri) \n\t\t\t\tArticle submission \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via IVLE)
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\tFeb 17 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 6: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Market Equilibrium	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 4	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. March 22, 2014. “Taxes in Europe: Lightening the load.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/europe/21599396-austerity-hit-countries-europe-try-new-approach-cutting-taxes-lightening-load \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. August 23, 2014. “Obamacare and business: Paternalism 2.0.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/business/21613359-american-employers-are-rethinking-their-role-workers-health-care-paternalism-20 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. February 8, 2014. “The Case for a Higher Minimum Wage.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/09/opinion/sunday/the-case-for-a-higher-minimum-wage.html	\n\t\t\t\tNO TUTORIALS	\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\tMar 3 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tMIDTERM EXAM	\n\t\t\t\tChapters 2-3	\n\t\t\t\tVenue: MPSH 2B \n\t\t\t\tPlease be seated by 9:50 a.m. The exam will start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m.	\n\t\t\t\tMar 5/6 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 5	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\tMar 10 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 7: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Market Equilibrium \n\t\t\t\t(E-LEARNING WEEK)	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 4	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. August 23, 2014. “Immigration: They can't imagine not working.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21606860-evidence-stingy-welfare-state-helps-america-absorb-immigrants-they-cant-imagine-not \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. June 8, 2014. “Noncompete Clauses Increasingly Pop Up in Array of Jobs.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/09/business/noncompete-clauses-increasingly-pop-up-in-array-of-jobs.html	\n\t\t\t\tMar 12/13 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 6 \n\t\t\t\t(E-LEARNING WEEK)	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\tMar 17 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 8: \n\t\t\t\tCompensating Wage Differentials	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 5	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. April 18, 2014. “Deadliest Day: Sherpas Bear Everest's Risks.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/19/world/asia/fatal-avalanche-on-mount-everest.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. May 13, 2014. “Deadly Fire Roars Through Coal Mine in Turkey.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/14/world/europe/deadly-fire-roars-through-coal-mine-in-turkey.html	\n\t\t\t\tMar 19/20 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 7	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\tMar 24 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 9: \n\t\t\t\tHuman Capital	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 6	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. February 16, 2013. “In China, Families Bet It All on a Child in College.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/business/in-china-families-bet-it-all-on-a-child-in-college.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. May 27, 2014. “Is College Worth It? Clearly, New Data Say.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/upshot/is-college-worth-it-clearly-new-data-say.html	\n\t\t\t\tMar 26/27 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 8	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\tMar 31 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 10: \n\t\t\t\tThe Wage Structure	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 7	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. August 23, 2014. “Free exhange: Revisiting Ricardo.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21613280-why-globalisation-not-reducing-inequality-within-developing-countries-revisiting \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. August 24, 2013. “How Technology Wrecks the Middle Class.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/24/how-technology-wrecks-the-middle-class/	\n\t\t\t\tNO TUTORIALS	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\tApr 7 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 11: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Mobility	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 8	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. March 16, 2010. “Migrant farm workers: Fields of tears.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/node/17722932 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. November 8, 2014. “Immigration: What have the immigrants every done for us?” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/britain/21631076-rather-lot-according-new-piece-research-what-have-immigrants-ever-done-us	\n\t\t\t\tApr 9/10 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 9 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\tApr 14 (Tue) \n\t\t\t\tLecture 12: \n\t\t\t\tLabor Market Discrimination	\n\t\t\t\tBorjas Chapter 9	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. March 29, 2014. “Japanese women and work: Holding back half the nation.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21599763-womens-lowly-status-japanese-workplace-has-barely-improved-decades-and-country \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. November 28, 2014. “A Conundrum for Saudis: Women at Work.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/29/business/a-conundrum-for-saudis-women-at-work.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 6, 2014. “When Talking about Bias Backfires.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/opinion/sunday/adam-grant-and-sheryl-sandberg-on-discrimination-at-work.html	\n\t\t\t\tApr 16/17 (Thu/Fri) \n\t\t\t\tTutorial 10	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tREADING WEEK
\n\t\t\t\tExam Weeks	\n\t\t\t\tMay 4 (Mon) \n\t\t\t\tFINAL EXAM \n\t\t\t\t(5:00-7:00 p.m.)	\n\t\t\t\tChapters 4-9 (Chapters 2-3 is necessary to do the subsequent chapters.)	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\n

\n\t\t\t\tTutorial attendance and participation	\n\t\t\t\t15%
\n\t\t\t\tGroup presentation and discussion	\n\t\t\t\t15%
\n\t\t\t\tMidterm exam (90 minutes)	\n\t\t\t\t30%
\n\t\t\t\tFinal exam (120 minutes)	\n\t\t\t\t40%

\n
\nTutorial attendance and participation (15%)
\nWe will solve problems in groups during tutorials.
\n
\nProblem sets
\nProblem sets are designed to evaluate your understanding of the material, and will be indicative of the types of questions you may encounter on the midterm and final exams. You should struggle through the questions on your own, instead of just "learning" from the solutions. In previous semesters, students who attempted every question on their own before consulting me or their classmates performed much better than students who "learned" from someone else's solution.
\n
\nGroup presentation and discussion (15%)
\nYou will work as a group to present and dicuss a topic based on an article from The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, or The Straits Times. The article should be relevant to one of our topics, should be published no earlier than January 1, 2014, and should not be listed on the assigned readings.
\nYou will also discuss one another's presentations. Points will be given based on the questions you ask as well as the questions you answer.
\n
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\nA: no. of lecture hours per week
\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\nC: no. of lab hours per week
\nD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
\nE: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week","Order":10}],"ReadingFormatted":[{"ID":"a007e8f5-aa27-4f97-9317-d7bf15b8544a","Title":"Labor Economics","Author":"George Borjas","Edition":"63","PubYear":"2012","ISBN":"0071326200","Publisher":"McGraw-Hill","BookType":"Compulsory","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":1}],"ReadingUnformatted":[]}],[{"Announcements":null,"Forums":[],"Workbins":[],"Webcasts":[],"Gradebooks":[],"Polls":[],"Multimedia":[],"LessonPlan":[],"ID":"358032f3-68c2-4e69-a5d9-3b63994d1dad","CourseLevel":"1","CourseCode":"EC3381","CourseName":"URBAN ECONOMICS","CourseDepartment":"","CourseSemester":"Semester 2","CourseAcadYear":"2014/2015","CourseOpenDate":"/Date(1415030400000+0800)/","CourseOpenDate_js":"2014-11-04T00:00:00","CourseCloseDate":"/Date(1431187140000+0800)/","CourseCloseDate_js":"2015-05-09T23:59:00","CourseMC":"0","isActive":"N","Permission":"S","Creator":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Fu Yuming","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"552e7291-7d84-4616-bde5-c049dd22b891","AccountType":null},"hasGradebookItems":false,"hasTimetableItems":true,"hasGroupsItems":false,"hasClassGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasGuestRosterItems":true,"hasClassRosterItems":true,"hasWeblinkItems":false,"hasLecturerItems":true,"hasDescriptionItems":true,"hasReadingItems":true,"hasAnnouncementItems":false,"hasProjectGroupItems":false,"hasProjectGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasConsultationItems":false,"hasConsultationSlotsForSignUp":false,"hasLessonPlanItems":false,"Badge":0,"BadgeAnnouncement":0,"WebLinks":[],"Lecturers":[{"ID":"2e6ebc29-39d4-4058-9474-b01aaf5f4569","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Fu Yuming","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"552e7291-7d84-4616-bde5-c049dd22b891","AccountType":null},"Role":"Lecturer ","Order":1,"ConsultHrs":null},{"ID":"9df900c6-6855-4284-9d0e-4ba6e703e1c9","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Li Qiang","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"e82ad4fc-d5f6-4661-8a02-83b461012b65","AccountType":null},"Role":"Co-Lecturer ","Order":2,"ConsultHrs":null},{"ID":"aa6beecd-0a1e-47c6-84a6-bf70fbe10997","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"YANG SHANGMING","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"b0e20067-e52e-4ebc-b34e-2d77f645a7c2","AccountType":null},"Role":"Teaching Assistant ","Order":3,"ConsultHrs":null}],"Descriptions":[{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"

\n\tThis module equips students with an understanding of the economic forces shaping the spatial organization of our economy and the productivity and welfare implications of the spatial organization. Students taking this module are also expected to develop an ability to apply economic principles to the analysis of urban problems and solutions.

\n\t

\n","Order":1},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"EC2101 and (EC2104 or any MA module that is not MA1301/MA1301FC or MA1311 or MA1312 or MA1421)","Order":2},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"Lecture and tutorials. Homework assignments and group projects.","Order":3},{"ID":"5e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Synopsis","Description":"

\n\tToday most people live, learn and work in cities. The performance of cities is fundamental to our economy and our quality of life. What, then, make cities work? Urban economics studies economic principles that explain how cities work. Cities are the outcome of geographic concentration of people and employment, arising from the benefit of proximity. Proximity reduces the cost of trade and social interactions that are central to our productivity, creativity, and enjoyment of life. Proximity, thus, is a scarce resource that has to be economized and allocated efficiently among competing activities to make cities work efficiently. The demand and supply for proximity underlie many of the urban challenges we face today.

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\n

\n\t
\n\t1. Introduction

\n\t\tCities and our economy
\n\t\tCities as places for market and non-market interactions
\n\t\tUrbanization and economic development
\n\t\tThe notion of location
\n\t\tUrban competitiveness and challenges
\n\t\tModule outline

\n\t2. Demand for proximity and rise of cities

\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tDemand for proximity—agglomeration economies: division of labor and extent of market, face to face contact, indivisible inputs.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tFactor mobility, trade cost, and the rise of geographic concentration.
\n\t
\n\t\t
\n\t\t\tConsumption benefit of density
\n\t

\n\t3. Urban form: spatial equilibrium within a city

\n\t\tMonocentric city model
\n\t\tDensity: substitution of capital for land
\n\t\tLand rent gradient and population density gradient

\n\t4. Urban form: location of jobs and retail outlets within a city

\n\t\tTravel cost vs. benefits of employment and retail concentration
\n\t\tTypes of jobs and location pattern of employment centers
\n\t\tTypes of retail services and their spatial pattern.

\n\t5. System of cities: spatial equilibrium across cities

\n\t\tDeterminants of city size
\n\t\tSize distribution of cities
\n\t\tLand rent differential between cities

\n\t6. Local public finance

\n\t\tLocal pubic goods and services
\n\t\tHow public goods and services are financed and delivered
\n\t\tResidential segregation and inequality of opportunities

\n\t7. Housing affordability challenge

\n\t\tDeterminants of urban housing cost
\n\t\tDemand for housing derived from demand for access to employment and social opportunities and access to local services
\n\t\tDoes housing price regulation help?
\n\t\tMaking of affordable housing opportunities

\n\t8. Urban transportation

\n\t\tPassenger transport system in cities
\n\t\tTravel pattern and mode choice behavior
\n\t\tRoad congestion and traffic demand management
\n\t\tUrban transport policies

\n\t

\n\t9. Economics of homeownership

\n\t\tBenefits of owning and benefits of renting
\n\t\tCost of homeownership; financial risks vs consumption risks.
\n\t\tLifecycle model of housing consumption; housing demand and permanent income.
\n\t\tDemographics and housing demand

\n\t

\n\t10. Why is Singapore so expensive?

\n\t\tFrom location advantage to agglomeration economies
\n\t\tEconomic base of Singapore
\n\t\tHuman capital and job upgrading
\n\t\tCompetition for global talents

\n\t

\n\t11. Cost of cities and urban sustainability

\n\t\tCost of urban infrastructure
\n\t\tUrban operating cost: energy consumption and carbon emission
\n\t\tTowards a circular economy: energy, water and waste recycling
\n\t\tSmart cities, walkable cities
\n\t\tThe role of urban planning

\n\t12. Land market and urban (re)development

\n\t\tRegulation of urban land ownership and uses
\n\t\tPublic spaces and urban morphology: flows and interactions
\n\t\tInternalization of land use externalities
\n\t\tChanges in land use demand and economics of urban redevelopment

\n\t13. Presentation

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\n\t\t\t\tTutorial Participation	\n\t\t\t\t10%	\n\t\t\t\t5 for attendance, 5 for participation
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\n
\nArthur O'Sullivan, Urban Economics (8th Edition), McGraw-Hill.
\n(Note the lecture will not follow the textbook closely. This textbook, however, can be a useful resource for a systematic treatment of the subject at the undergraduate level)
\n
\nRecommended book readings:
\n
\n

\n\tEdward Glaeser (2011): Triumph of the City (http://www.amazon.com/Triumph-City-Greatest-Invention-Healthier/dp/0143120549)

\n\t(This a very readable presentation on the economics of cities, with lots of interesting stories, accessible to the general public)
\n\t
\n\tMore reading articles will be assigned during the lectures.

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\n
\nOutside of class time, students will meet frequently with team members and with me to discuss your projects and essays.
\n
\nExpect to write, read, speak a great deal more than you will have done in other Economics modules.
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\n
\nWeek 1 Ethics in ‘Econ 101’
\n

\n\t\tWhat ‘Econ 101’ teaches and does not teach
\n\t\tRevisiting the Positive-Normative distinction
\n\t\tThe values of efficiency, equity and equilibrium

\nWeek 2 Welfare Economics and Cost-Benefit Analysis
\n

\n\t\tThe fundamental theorems of welfare economics
\n\t\tInter-personal utility comparisons
\n\t\tKaldor-Hicks Criterion
\n\t\tValuing intangibles
\n\t\tControversies surrounding Environmental Impact Assessments

\nWeek 3 Economic growth and ethics
\n

\n\t\tAre we consuming too much?
\n\t\tWhat is growth for?
\n\t\tHow has modern economic growth influenced values?

\nWeek 4 Ethics in individual economic behavior
\n

\n\t\tAltruism: clues from evolutionary psychology
\n\t\tAltriusm: clues from experimental economics
\n\t\tIs pure altruism possible?

\nWeek 5 Ethics in organizational economic behavior\n

\n\t\tThe employment relationship
\n\t\tThe economics of non-profits
\n\t\tTrust and social capital

\nWeek 6 Performativity\n

\n\t\tDoes learning economics inhibit cooperative behavior?
\n\t\tDo extrinsic incentives crowd out intrinsic motivation?

\nWeek 7 The moral limits of markets\n

\n\t\tWhat should be for sale, and what shouldn't?
\n\t\tMichael Sandel vs. Critics

\nWeek 8 Inequality and distributional justice
\n

\n\t\tMarginal productivity theory revisited
\n\t\tWhat should top income tax rates be?
\n\t\tSocial mobility

\nWeek 9 Project presentations
\n
\nWeek 10 Project presentations
\n
\nWeek 11 Professional ethics for economists
\n

\n\t\tEconomics as a profession
\n\t\tEconomists as experts in public discourse
\n\t\tShould economists adopt professional ethics?

\nWeek 12 Corporate Social Responsibility\n

\n\t\tShould the mission of a firm include CSR?

\nWeek 13 Preparation for paper submissions
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\n
\nIntroductory essay: 4%
\nStudents will write a short essay about their reasons for enrolling in EC3395.
\n
\nClass Participation: 25%
\nStudents are expected to participate actively in seminar. This includes being designated discussants for group project presentations.
\n
\nIndividual Essay: 35%
\nEach student will write an individual essay on a topic after discussion and approval by the instructor.
\n
\nEssay Review: 6%
\nEach student will also be tasked to submit a written review of another student’s individual essay. This may (optionally) be done as part of the essay drafting process, and will be graded by the instructor.
\n
\nGroup Project: 30% (Subject to change, depending on student enrollment)
\nEach group of 2 to 3 students will present (15%) a case of interest to economists (e.g. an event, a policy, or a position paper) where ethical considerations affect the interpretation and resolution of the case.
\nThe group will collectively write a report (15%) on their case study.
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\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
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\r\nWhy is there this thing called “government” and why should we be bound by its laws? Why do we need to own stuff? Why is theft illegal? Should I compensate the victims if my nuclear plant explodes, even though I took every possible measure to prevent the explosion? Should I be held responsible for not rescuing a drowning person, if I could have rescued them without endangering my life? Should a fishery own the right to a clean river or should a factory own the right to pollute the river as much as it wants?
\r\n
\r\nThese questions seem to touch very distinct areas of the law. But there is one and (maybe) only one way to go about answering all of them: Economic Analysis! In this class we will show that economic efficiency is what makes a good law and that laws that don’t make sense can be critiqued with economic arguments. Law and economics is a class that expands the scope of economics and limits the arbitrariness of the law.
\r\n
\r\nWhat will I have learned by the end of this class?
\r\n \r\n

You will have realized that legal institutions can be rationalized by using the tools of economic analysis.
You will have become familiar with several concepts of the law and have applied them to real life situations.
You will have used the logic of the class to formulate convincing arguments for and against controversial legal issues.
And hopefully at the end of the class, you will have appreciated that our methods can explain not only what the law is, but also why the law is the way it is.

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Introduction
The state and its functions
Paternalism and the law
The economics of property law (Chapter 4)
Topics in the economics of property law (Chapter 5)
The economics of tort law (Chapter 6)
Topics in the economics of tort law (Chapter 7)
The economics of contract law (Chapter 8)
Topics in the economics of contract law (Chapter 9)
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Topics in the economics of the legal process (Chapter 11)

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\r\nThis course aims to enhance students’ understanding of population ageing and its economic effects. The challenges and opportunities faced by ageing economies, along with the implications for policies will be examined. The course begins with the concepts of population ageing and examines the current ageing trends across countries. It introduces the demographic transition model and identifies the main drivers of population ageing. The economic effects will be discussed next, which includes labour supply and productivity effects; implications for consumption and savings; changes in capital accumulation, investment and economic growth; effects on fiscal pressures and budget sustainability; the problem of retirement adequacy; and influences on trade balances and current account balances, etc. This course will also focus the policy options available to governments to mitigate the effects of population ageing, and discusses the trade-offs amongst these policies. References and discussions will be based on the experiences of various ageing economies and Singapore.
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\r\n2)            Course objectives
\r\n
\r\nPopulation ageing is a global phenomenon. This course aims to enhance students’ understanding of population ageing and its effects, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by ageing economies. At the end of the course, students should understand the role and challenges brought about with population ageing, as well as the implications for policy.
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\r\nThis course will enable students to participate in discussions of ageing-related issues and enhances their understanding of government policies and their limitations. Students can also identify the gaps and provide recommendations on what can be done to maximise the potential of ageing economies.
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\r\n3)            Course structure
\r\n
\r\nClass sessions are of 3-hour duration per week. Each session will involve a lecture, students’ presentation of weekly assignments and discussions. The last two weeks will be set aside for projects presentations.
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\r\n4)            Breakdown of the assessment
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\r\nClass Participation and attendance   : 15%
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\n
\nInstructors
\n1^nd half: Indranil CHAKRABORTY (indro@nus.edu.sg)
\nOffice hours: Wednesday 2-4pm or by appointment.
\n
\n2^st half: KO Chiu-Yu (mail: kochiuyu@nus.edu.sg)
\nOffice hours: TBA
\n
\nTextbooks
\nPlaced on RBR at CL (there is no need to purchase the books)
\n1.     Probability and Statistics, Morris Degroot and Mark Schervish, DS (for at home review of old material before the semester begins)
\n2.     Microeconomic Analysis, Hal R. Varian, 3^rd edition, HV
\n3.     Advanced Microeconomic Theory, Geoffrey A. Jehle and Philip J. Reny, 2^nd edition, JR
\n4.     Contract Theory, Patrick Bolton and Mathias Dewatripont, BD
\n5.     A Primer in Game Theory, Robert Gibbons
\n6.     Auction Theory, Vijay Krishna, 2^nd edition, VK
\n
\nAdditional materials to be posted on the IVLE
\n
\nObjective
\nThis module will cover the advanced undergraduate topics of microeconomics. Students’ knowledge of standard microeconomic theory and basic probability will be assumed and used to cover a variety of topics in asymmetric information and game theory.
\n
\nGrading
\nMid-term exam (50%) and final exam (50%);
\nAll exams are closed-book.
\n
\nTentative Schedule
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\nRisk and Uncertainty:
\n·       Preferences and Lotteries (JR 2.4.1, HV 11.2); vNM utility and Expected utility (JR 2.4.2, HV 11.2); Uniqueness of vNM utility function (JR 2.4.2, HV 11.3); Risk aversion (JR 2.4.3, HV 11.5) including Arrow-Pratt measure of risk aversion and Jensen’s inequality
\nWeeks 2-3
\nAdverse selection and Moral hazard
\n·       Hidden Information and Screening (BD Ch 2). 2.1.1. First-best outcome: Perfect price discrimination; 2.1.2. Adverse selection, linear pricing and simple two-part tariffs; 2.1.3. Second-best outcome: Optimal nonlinear pricing; 2.3.3. A continuum of types
\n·       Hidden Action, Moral Hazard (BD ch 4). 4.1.1. First-best versus second-best contracts.
\nWeek 4
\nMoral hazard
\n·       Hidden Action, Moral Hazard (BD ch 4). 4.1.2. Second-best with bilateral risk neutrality and resource constraints for the agent; 4.1.3. Simple applications; 4.1.4. Bilateral risk aversion;
\nWeeks 5-6
\nAuction Theory
\n·       IPV Auctions: Standard Rules, Revenue Equivalence, Optimal Reserve, Risk Aversion. (VK ch 2-4)
\n·       Common Value: Winner’s Curse, Linkage Principle (To be suggested during the lecture)
\n·       Multi-Object Auctions, Efficiency and other issues (To be suggested during the lecture)
\nWeek 7
\nMidterm Exam: March 3 (Tue), 7-9pm @ venue:TBA
\n
\nWeek 8
\n·       Static Games of Complete Information (Gibbons 1)
\nWeek 9
\n·       Dynamic Games of Complete Information (Gibbons 2)
\nWeek 10
\n·       Multistage game (Lecture notes)
\n·       Repeated Games (Gibbons 2.3)
\nWeek 11
\n·       Lemon Market and Signalling (Lecture notes)
\nWeeks 12-13
\nMatching Market (Lecture notes)
\n·       Two-sided matching:
\n(a) Marriage Market; Pair-wise stability
\n(b) Deferred Acceptance Algorithm: Optimality and strategy-proofness
\n(c) Applications: medical intern; school choice
\n·       One-sided matching
\n(a) Housing allocation without existing tenants: Random Serial Dictatorship and Top-trading Cycle
\n(b) Housing allocation with existing tenants: Priority Line Mechanism and Top-trading Cycle
\n(c) Applications: House allocation; Kidney exchange
\n
\nFinal Examination: Monday, May 4, 2015, 9:00 am. Venue: TBA. (Please double check with the University published schedule.)
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\n
\nThe course makes intensive use of linear algebra, multivariate calculus, integration theory, static and dynamic optimization theory, and linear difference equations. While students are not expected to be familiar with all these mathematical concepts, they will encounter during the course, they are expected to gain sufficient knowledge how to apply them over the course. Concepts deemed new to students will be introduced in class and homework questions. Students who want to refresh their understanding of key mathematical concepts may find the textbook Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics by Alpha C. Chiang or any comparable text helpful.","Order":1},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"Completed 80MCs, including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.5 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, EC3314, and EC3332.
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\nSemester II, 2014-2015
\n
\nInstructor: Martin Bodenstein
\nOffice: Department of Economics, Block AS2-06-18
\nEmail: ecsbmr@nus.edu.sg
\nWebsite: http://sites.google.com/site/martinbodenstein/
\nLecture: Mondays 9:00 am to noon, AS2-03-12
\nOffice hours: Thursdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am, AS2-06-18
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\nCourse Description
\nThis course in money and banking exposes students to tools and concepts used at central banks. The course introduces the New Keynesian Model (NKM) and its recent extensions, familiarizes students with monetary policy analysis using this framework, and discusses empirical evidence and puzzles. Open economy aspects will be highlighted whenever suitable. The theoretical concepts will be applied to historical episodes in monetary policy-making using material issued by central banks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) or the Bank for International Settlement (BIS).
\nThe course makes intensive use of linear algebra, multivariate calculus, integration theory, static and dynamic optimization theory, and linear difference equations. While students are not expected to be familiar with all these mathematical concepts, they will encounter during the course, they are expected to gain sufficient knowledge how to apply them over the course. Concepts deemed new to students will be introduced in class and homework questions. Students who want to refresh their understanding of key mathematical concepts may find the textbook Fundamental Methods of Mathematical Economics by Alpha C. Chiang or any comparable text helpful.
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\nPrerequisites
\nCompleted 80MCs, including 28MCs in EC, with a minimum CAP of 3.5 or be on the Honours track. EC3101, EC3102, EC3303, EC3314, and EC3332. It is highly recommended to have taken or take simultaneously EC4102.
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\nAssessment
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\n\t\tClass participation (10%)
\n\t\tHomeworks (20%)
\n\t\tMidterm Exam (35%), in class examination on March 8, 2015
\n\t\tFinal Exam (35%), May 4, 2015

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\nText Book and Literature
\nThe lecture material draws primarily from the textbook by Jordi Gali Monetary Policy, Inflation, and the Business Cycle: An Introduction to the New Keynesian Framework. Lecture slides will be made available through IVLE and lecture notes will be distributed for selected topics that are not covered in sufficient detail by the adopted textbook.
\nIn case you are looking for a different treatment of the topic you may find the following two textbooks of interest. In Monetary Theory and Policy Edition 3 Carl Walsh covers similar topics as the book by Gali. He also discusses alternative monetary models of the business cycle and specifics of the money market. The textbook by David Romer Advanced Macroeconomics Edition 4 provides a thorough summary of the topic in Chapters 6 and 7. The remainder of Romer’s book discusses other macroeconomic topics.
\nThe following papers offer additional insight into the topic:
\nBenigno (2009), “New-Keynesian Economics: An AS-AD View,” NBER Working Paper No. 14824.
\nClarida, Gali, and Gertler (1999), “The Science of Monetary Policy: A New Keynesian Perspective,” Journal of Economic Literature, pp. 1661-1707.
\nMishkin (1996), “The Channels of Monetary Transmission: Lessons For Monetary Policy,” NBER Working Paper No. 5464.
\nMaterial on historical episodes will be distributed with homework assignements.
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\nLectures and assigned readings (subject to change)
\nWeek 0 (self-study) Introduction and motivation; central banking; reviewing monetary policy in the IS-LM framework. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 1)
\nWeek 1 (Ir-)relevance of money: laying out the classical model with flexible prices and money in the utility function. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 2)
\nWeek 2 (Ir-)relevance of money: steady state analysis and monetary neutrality; deriving the (linearized) classical model with flexible prices and money in the utility function. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 2)
\nWeek 3 (Ir-)relevance of money: dynamic implications of the model. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 2)
\nWeek 4 The NKM: extending the classical model with money in the utility function to allow for monopolistic competition, sticky prices; steady state analysis. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 3)
\nWeek 5 The NKM: deriving the (linearized) NKM; dynamic implications of the model. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 3)
\nWeek 6 Monetary policy rules in the NKM: more on solving and analyzing dynamic models; stability analysis of linear models; introducing consumption, government spending, and cost-push shocks and analyzing their dynamic implications. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 4, 5)
\nWeek 7 Term-break
\nWeek 8 Extending the NKM: a small open economy version of the NKM. (Lecture Slides + Notes, Gali Chapter 7)
\nWeek 9 Midterm
\nWeek 10 Extending the NKM: Exchange rate policy in the NKM: fixed, managed, and flexible exchange rates with special emphasis on the policies adopted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). (Lecture Slides + Notes, Gali Chapter 7)
\nWeek 11 Optimal monetary policy in the NKM: the time inconsistency problem and optimal policy under commitment and full discretion. (Lecture Slides, Gali Chapter 5)
\nWeek 12 Optimal monetary policy and the zero lower bound on the nominal interest rate: forward guidance, balance sheet policies, and fiscal policy in the NKM; a first look at the policy response to the global financial crisis. (Lecture Slides + Notes, Gali Chapter 5)
\nWeek 13 Credit view versus interest rate channel of monetary policy: financial frictions, financial intermediation, costly state verification and the financial accelerator. (Lecture Slides + Notes, Walsh Chapter 10)
\nWeek 14 Financial intermediation and balance sheet policies; a second look at the policy response to the global financial crisis. (Lecture Slides + Notes, Walsh Chapter 10)
\nWeek 15 Reading week
\nWeek 16 First week of exams
\nWeek 17 Second week of exams
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\nIn addition to the specific information conveyed above, the following general rules apply for this course:
\n1. Prerequisites This is a demanding course. Not only will students be required to follow technical details of economic modeling, but students will also be asked to abstract from the pure theory discussed in lectures and apply their acquired theoretical knowledge to real-world policy discussions. Thus, students who do not fulfill the prerequisites listed above cannot be admitted. Without good knowledge of the material discussed in the listed prerequisite classes for this module you will encounter major difficulties in following this course. It is highly recommended to take simultaneously or have taken EC4102.
\n2. Participation Your final grade depends on your exam performance, but also your class participation, i.e., asking and answering topic-related questions during class and tutorial. You are strongly encouraged to ask questions in lecture to seek clarification. This allows me to immediately resolve issues before they turn into major problems for your understanding of the course material. In my experience, many students have very similar questions, so your questions will be greatly welcomed by your classmates. Asking questions right after class is another possibility of getting immediate resolution.
\n3. Office hours I will hold office hours once a week as stated above. You do not need to email me about your intentions to see me during that time and you cannot reserve a slot. If several students are present, I will rotate between students to cover as much ground as possible. If you need to see me on a confidential matter (i.e., a matter that is not related to the course material), you can approach me by email to set up a special meeting. In addition, I typically have time to answer a few questions right after class. Special office hours will be offered prior to the midterm and the final exam as announced through IVLE.
\n4. Emails Although I strongly encourage you to ask your course related questions in class, after class, or in office hours or the IVLE discussion board, I do understand that from time to time you prefer communicating with me through email. As I have many obligations towards the university and various tasks to perform, I am typically not able to promptly respond to your message. If you have not heard from me within 48 hours (72 hours over the a weekend), please feel free to resend your message, as your message may have been buried in my ever-expanding inbox.
\n5. Course material on IVLE I will post lecture slides, occasional lecture notes, problem sets and solutions through IVLE in a timely manner. From time to time, I may need to change these posts to remove typos and insert clarifications. While I try my best to inform you about updates of the posted material, it is ultimately your responsibility to make sure that you have the latest version of the slides. Also, when you have questions about the information conveyed within a given post, please refer to the latest version of the post you can find on IVLE. This is of particular importance if you choose to communicate your question by email or the IVLE discussion board.
\n6. Homework All materials covered in problem sets is relevant for the midterm and the final exams. You are strongly encouraged to solve the homework problems before discussion in the tutorial.
\n7. Tutorial The tutorial of the course is the students’ opportunity to show what aspects of the material covered in lecture are well understood or not. As your final grade also depends on class participation, I reserve the right to call on you during tutorial in order for you to present your answer to a problem set under discussion. If no student appears to have at least tried to solve the problem set, I will carry on with the lecture and introduce additional material that will be tested on the final exam.
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\nECON 4333: Financial Economics II
\nSemester 2, 2014/15
\nInstructor: Denis Tkachenko
\nLecture Time and Room: Tuesday 9am-12pm, AS2-0312 (Lim Tay Boh Seminar Room)
\nInstructor’s Email: ecstd@nus.edu.sg
\nOffice: AS2 05-34
\nOffice Hours: By appointment
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\nCourse Description:
\nThis is a second course in financial economics. The focus of the course is on understanding the fundamental economic underpinnings and practical implementation details behind the valuation of three types of securities: fixed-income (bonds), stocks, and derivative securities such as options and futures. Some topics that will be covered in this course include: consumption-based asset pricing, expected utility, stochastic dominance, mean-variance portfolio selection, capital asset pricing model, arbitrage pricing theory and factor models, valuation of fixed-income instruments, term structure models, estimating zero-coupon yield curves from the coupon bond data, introductory continuous time finance, option valuation models.
\nThe students are expected to have acquired basic knowledge of financial markets at the level of EC3333 Financial Economics I. The course is content heavy, quantitative by nature and will involve empirical applications of techniques and concepts learned in the class. Students are expected to have familiarity with calculus, basic matrix algebra, and regression analysis (from EC3303). Familiarity with concepts from Econometrics II (EC3304) and macroeconomic analysis will be helpful.
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\nUse of Computers: Being able to apply theoretical knowledge to real world data is an important skill. Students will be expected to use some software package they are familiar with to complete the group project (e.g., Excel, Stata etc.). I will provide examples using mainly Excel and Stata so as to continue to build Stata skills acquired by students during EC3303 and EC3304. However, students with advanced computational skills can use software such as R, Matlab, Scilab etc. to complete assignments and the project. Students can access Stata in the computer labs in AS7.
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\nRecommended Texts: There is no single text that covers the course material appropriately.
\nThe three recommended texts dealing with the three broad topics are as follows:
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\nMartellini, L., Priaulet, P. and Priaulet, S.: “Fixed-Income Securities: Valuation, Risk Management and Portfolio Strategies”, Wiley, 2003. (M)
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\nFabozzi, F. J., Neave, E. H., and Zhou, G. : “Financial Economics”, Wiley, 2012. (F)
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\nHull, J. C.: “Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives” (8^th Global edition), Pearson, 2012. (H)
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\nAll books should be available in the Forum NUS Co-op bookstore. Note that (F) should be available as an e-book at a reduced price. I would recommend the purchase of (F) and one more book based on the main interest(s) of the student: (M) provides an excellent treatment of fixed-income securities, (F) has more focus on general financial economics theory and portfolio management, while (H) provides a good treatment of pricing of various derivatives. Earlier editions of (H) may potentially be used. However, there were numerous revisions to examples and some material, and some changes in chapter numbering so the onus will be on the student to locate the relevant material when using older editions.
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\nAssessment: The weights for continuous assessment and exams are as follows:
\nHomeworks: 30%
\nGroup Project: 40% (a group presentation of 15-20 minutes to be held in weeks 12 and 13)
\nFinal exam: 30% (April 30^th, 1pm)
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\nHomework: There will be three graded homework assignments. Completed homework assignments are to be handed in on the day and at the specified time they are due. After the time specified in the deadline it will be considered late. NO late homework will be accepted. There will be NO exceptions to this policy, other than certified religious or medical excuses.
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\nGroup Work: The students are encouraged to collaborate on the problem sets in groups. The minimum group size is 2, the maximum is 4. You can finish the problem sets independently if you want. Remember, however, that group work allows you to learn from each other and discover alternative approaches to the same problem. The key to effective group work lies in collaborating on all assigned problems, not just splitting them among group members. All group members should submit their own copy of the homework, and clearly indicate the names/matric numbers of the groupmates they worked with.
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\nGroup project: The idea is to get hands-on experience with applying material learnt in the course to data and practice research work and writing on small scale. Students will work in self-formed groups of 2-4 people. The choice of the topic is free and up to the student, but has to be relevant to the course. Some guidance regarding topics, material references, data sources etc. will be provided. The key to success in the project is to start thinking about a topic early (not 1 day before the deadline), work on a small well-defined task of interest (e.g., check whether certain form of CAPM holds for Singapore stock exchange). The deadline for the project will be Monday of Week 12. The deadline for project proposal (brief description of topic, data, and methods to be used) will be set earlier and will be announced in due course. The group will produce a writeup of results in the form of a short research paper, and present the findings in class. We will discuss more details on the project in class.
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\nElearning week: Note that week 8 is the mandatory ELearning week, so there will be no class on March 10. Instead, appropriate material will be uploaded to IVLE. Details will follow closer to the date.
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\nExams: There will be a cumulative final exam. There will be no make-up for the final exam. The exam will be open-book.
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\nFeedback: You are highly encouraged to provide me with feedback as we progress through the course. You can come to my office hours, email me, leave anonymous feedback on IVLE, or post suggestions or requests on the EC4333 forum through IVLE.
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\nEmail Policy: I will NOT answer any email questions pertaining to the course material. Instead, these questions should be posted on the IVLE forum so that everyone can benefit from the answer and have the opportunity to discuss. I usually check the forum every day. Please restrict the email communication to administrative and personal matters, e.g., medical certs, consultation appointments etc.
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\nThe approximate list of topics is as follows:
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\nPart 1: Fixed-Income securities (Primary - (M) Ch. 1-6, Supplementary - (H) Ch. 4)
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\n-          Interest rates, bond yields and prices.
\n-          Term structure of interest rates. Empirics vs. classical theories.
\n-          Deriving zero-coupon yield curves: model-base methods, numerical methods.
\n-          Hedging interest rate risk: (modified) duration, convexity, factor models.
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\nPart 2: General approach to asset pricing, Stock pricing and portfolio selection ((F) Ch. 9-16)
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\n-          Decision making under risk, consumption-based asset pricing.
\n-          Mean variance portfolio selection
\n-          Equilibrium asset pricing models: CAPM, APT
\n-          Empirical evaluation of various forms of CAPM and APT
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\nPart 3: Derivative pricing: options and futures ((H) Ch. 12-14, 20, 22)
\n-          Introduction to continuous time finance: Wiener processes, Ito’s lemma.
\n-          Option valuation: trees, Black-Scholes-Merton model, numerical methods.
\n-          Estimating volatility for option pricing
\n-          Pricing of other derivatives (time permitting).
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\nNote that not all of the material in the chapters listed above will be covered. Also, some material will be drawn from additional sources such as journal articles, other books etc. Therefore, students should primarily focus on lecture notes and read the sections in the books relevant to what was covered in class. More detailed references will appear in each chapter of lecture notes.
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\nOffice Hours: Wednesday 1:00-3:00 p.m. @ AS2 04-40. If you can't make it to office hours, please email me to schedule an appointment at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance.
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\nStudy Groups: I strongly encourage you to form study groups. One of the best ways of learning is by teaching; having to explain a concept to a classmate solidifies your own understanding of the material.
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\nDiscussion Forum on IVLE: To facilitate peer learning, I encourage you to ask and answer questions on the discussion forum on IVLE. Please keep posts concise and respectful.
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\nCELC: The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) provides assistance on improving writing and presentation skills. Check it out and see how you can make use of their resources.
\nhttp://www.nus.edu.sg/celc/
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek	\n\t\t\t\tDate	\n\t\t\t\tAgenda	\n\t\t\t\tTopic	\n\t\t\t\tReading: \n\t\t\t\tHindriks & Myles	\n\t\t\t\tReading: \n\t\t\t\tFun Stuff	\n\t\t\t\tDue Date	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment Due
\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t1/14	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 1	\n\t\t\t\tEquilibrium and Efficiency \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 1; \n\t\t\t\tChapter 5 (read 5.1, 5.2, 5.5); \n\t\t\t\tChapter 2 (skip page 19 - page 22 (first 2 paragraphs); skip 2.5, 2.6.1, 2.6.4)	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. March 19, 2011. “Special report: The future of the state: Taming Leviathan.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/node/18359896	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t1/21	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 2	\n\t\t\t\tBehavioral Economics	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 3 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 3.5, 3.6.3)	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. March 4, 2012. “Free exchange: Nudge nudge, think think.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/node/21551032 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 7, 2013. “Britain’s Ministry of Nudges.” http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/business/international/britains-ministry-of-nudges.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 11, 2014. “In Praise of Small Miracles.” http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/12/opinion/david-brooks-in-praise-of-small-miracles.html \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t1/23 \n\t\t\t\t(Fri)	\n\t\t\t\tEssay 1 \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via IVLE)
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t1/28	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 3	\n\t\t\t\tPublic Goods	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 6 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 6.8, 6.9)	\n\t\t\t\tChetty, Raj, John N. Friedman, Nathaniel Hilger, Emmanuel Saez, Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, and Danny Yagan. 2010. “$320,000 Kindergarten Teachers.” The Kappan Magazine, 92(3): 22‐25. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. December 19, 2002. “Trucking in Cameroon: The road to hell is unpaved.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/node/1487583	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t2/4	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 4	\n\t\t\t\tExternalities	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 8 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 8.9)	\n\t\t\t\tHarford, Tim. "The Undercover Economist." Chapter 4, pages 81-90, 98-100. (See Workbin => Readings) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. July 8, 2013. "Pollution Leads to Drop in Life Span in Northern China, Research Finds." http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/world/asia/pollution-leads-to-drop-in-life-span-in-northern-china-study-finds.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Economist. June 19, 2013. “Carbon emissions: The cap doesn't fit.” http://www.economist.com/blogs/analects/2013/06/carbon-emissions \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t2/11	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 5	\n\t\t\t\tAsymmetric Information	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 10 \n\t\t\t\t(10.4.2 - read first two paragraphs, skip the rest)	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. April 9, 2014. “Microfinance in Bangladesh: Rehabilitation and attack.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21600993-biggest-study-so-far-finds-microcredit-helps-poor-after\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Economist. December 21, 2010. “Health care in America: Going public, and private.” http://www.economist.com/news/business/21591858-fuss-over-obamacares-teething-troubles-obscuring-bigger-story-investors-american \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. August 13, 2014. "Health Care, Uncertainty and Morality." http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/health-care-uncertainty-and-morality/ \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tHarford, Tim. "The Undercover Economist." Chapter 5, pages 113-125, 126-127, 130-135. (See Workbin => Readings) \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t2/18	\n\t\t\t\tNO LECTURE \n\t\t\t\t(CNY EVE)	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t2/16 \n\t\t\t\t(Mon)	\n\t\t\t\tEssay 2 \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via IVLE)
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\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t3/4	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 6	\n\t\t\t\tInequality and Poverty	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 14	\n\t\t\t\tCorak, Miles. 2013. "Income Inequality, Equality of Opportunity, and Intergenerational Mobility." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 27(3): 79-102. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tHarford, Tim. "The Undercover Economist." Chapter 8, pages 177-189. (See Workbin => Readings) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. October 13, 2013. "Inequality is a Choice." http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/inequality-is-a-choice/ \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. March 18, 2013. "Singapore's Lessons for an Unequal America." http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/18/singapores-lessons-for-an-unequal-america	\n\t\t\t\t3/2 \n\t\t\t\t(Mon) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tArticle submission \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via GoogleDocs) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t3/11	\n\t\t\t\tGroup Discussion \n\t\t\t\t(E-LEARNING WEEK)	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tStudents discuss submitted articles in groups.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t3/18	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 7	\n\t\t\t\tVoting; Rent-Seeking	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 11 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 11.4.4-11.4.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8); \n\t\t\t\tChapter 12 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 12.3.2-12.3.5, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7)	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. February 13, 2009. "Animal behavior: Decisions, decision." http://www.economist.com/node/13097814 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. August 10, 2013. "Schumpeter: Cronies and capitols." http://www.economist.com/news/business/21583242-businesspeople-have-become-too-influential-government-cronies-and-capitols \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. September 27, 2014. "Private Bank Fuels Fortunes of Putin's Inner Circle." \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/28/world/europe/it-pays-to-be-putins-friend-.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tHarford, Tim. "The Logic of Life." Chapter 8, pages 178-183. (See Workbin => Readings)	\n\t\t\t\t3/16 \n\t\t\t\t(Mon)	\n\t\t\t\tEssay 3 \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via IVLE)
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t3/25	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 8	\n\t\t\t\tIncome Taxation	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 16 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 16.6, 16.7, 16.8)	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 26, 2007. "Denmark Feels the Pinch as Young Workers Flee to Lands of Lower Taxes." http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/26/business/worldbusiness/26labor.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. February 15, 2013. "The Myth of the Rich Who Flee From Taxes." \n\t\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/high-taxes-are-not-a-prime-reason-for-relocation-studies-say.html \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t4/1	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 9	\n\t\t\t\tTax Evasion	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 17 (skip 17.8)	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. July 18, 2010. “Pakistan’s Elite Pay Few Taxes, Widening Gap.” http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/19/world/asia/19taxes.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. May 20, 2013. “Apple’s Web of Tax Shelters Saved It Billions, Panel Finds.” http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/apple-avoided-billions-in-taxes-congressional-panel-says.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. June 15, 2014. “A Piketty Protege's Theory on Tax Havens.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/opinion/a-piketty-proteges-theory-on-tax-havens.html	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t4/8	\n\t\t\t\tPublic speaking workshop \n\t\t\t\t(LT 12) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t4/6 \n\t\t\t\t(Mon)	\n\t\t\t\tTopic submission \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via GoogleDocs)
\n\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\t4/15	\n\t\t\t\tStudent presentations \n\t\t\t\t(AS2 06-23 - Silcock Journal Room) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tSLOTS TO BE SCHEDULED	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tREADING WEEK
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\n\t\t\t\tClass participation and preparedness (including e-Learning Week discussion & student presentations)	\n\t\t\t\t20%
\n\t\t\t\tDeveloping an argument (individual) - written (25%); oral (10%)	\n\t\t\t\t35%
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\nClass participation and preparedness (20%)
\nClass discussion is an integral part of the learning process. In the real world, what matters is not so much what you know, but what you can do with what you know, and how well you can communicate that. I hope that by the end of the semester, you will have made strides in:
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\n\t\tArticulating your ideas
\n\t\tJustifying your arguments with facts, statistics, or examples
\n\t\tReevaluating your opinion when faced with counter arguments or new evidence

\nAttendance is a necessary but not sufficient condition for participation. A student who attends all seminars but fails to articulate a single idea will earn zero points.
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\nI am not obliged to give credit for off-topic rambling, or questions that spring from ignorance of the assigned readings. While I do not expect you to understand everything you have read, I do expect you to have completed the assigned readings BEFORE class.
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\nI do not expect you to always have the right answer. In fact, in some cases, there may not be a right answer. It is perfectly normal to have a difference of opinions, and I look forward to a healthy exchange of ideas with all of you.
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\nDeveloping an argument (individual) - written (25%); oral (10%)
\nYou are required to write three short essays throughout the semester. These essays are designed to develop your critical thinking and writing skills.
\nTo reward improvement, the lowest score will be given half the weight of the higher scores, i.e., the two highest scores will be 10% each, and the lowest score will be 5%, for a total of 25%.
\nEssays are due via IVLE at 11:59 p.m. on the due date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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\nYour oral presentation will be based on one of your essays.
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\nProblem sets
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\nFinal exam (45%)
\nThe final exam will be based on lectures, class discussions, and problem sets.
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\r\n
\r\nAntras, Pol; Caballero, Ricardo J., 2009. Trade and capital flows: A financial frictions
\r\n perspective.    Journal of Political Economy 117(4), 701-744.
\r\n
\r\n*Greenwood, Jeremy; Jovanovic, Boyan, 1990. Financial development, growth, and the    distribution of income. Journal of Political Economy 98(5), 1076-1107.
\r\n
\r\nSvaleryd, Helena; Vlachos, Jonas, 2005. Financial markets, the pattern of industrial           specialization and comparative advantage: Evidence from OECD countries. European            Economic Review 49(1), 113-144.
\r\n
\r\nZhang, Jie. 1999. Transition to market economies in an endogenous growth model with     altruistic agents. Scandinavian Journal of Economics 101, 11-31.
\r\n
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\r\n
\r\n*Becker, Gary S.; Murphy, Kevin M.; Tamura, Robert, 1990. Human capital, fertility, and            economic growth. Journal of Political Economy 98(5), S12-S37.
\r\n
\r\n*Ehrlich, Issac; Lui, Francis T., 1991. Intergenerational trade, longevity, and economic growth. Journal of Polictical Economy 99, 1029-1059.
\r\n
\r\nGalor, Oded; Weil, David, 2000. Population, technology, and growth: From Malthusian    stagnation to the demographic transition and beyond. American Economic Review 90(4),     806-828.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie; Zhang, Junsen; Lee, Ronald, 2003. Rising longevity, education, savings, and growth.            Journal of Development Economics 70, 83-101.
\r\n
\r\nZhang, Junsen; Zhang, Jie; Li, Tianyou, 1999. Gender bias and economic development in an         endogenous growth model. Journal of Development Economics 59(2), 497-525.
\r\n
\r\n3. Income Inequality and Growth (Week 3)
\r\n
\r\nBarro, Robert J., 2000. Inequality and growth in a panel of countries. Journal of Economic            Growth 5, 5-32.
\r\n
\r\nForbes, Kristin J., 2000. A reassessment of the relationship between inequality and growth.           American Economic Review 90, 869-887.
\r\n
\r\n*Persson, Torsten; Tabellini, Guido, 1994. Is inequality harmful for growth? American Economic             Review 84(3), 600-621.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie, 2005. Income ranking and convergence with physical and human capital and
\r\n            income inequality. Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control 29, 547-566.
\r\n
\r\n4. Urbanization and Growth (Week 4)
\r\n
\r\nBencivenga, Valerie R; Smith, Bruce D., 1997. Unemployment, migration, and growth. Journal of            Political Economy 105(3), 582-608.
\r\n
\r\nTodaro, Michael P., 1969. A model for labor migration and urban unemployment in less    developed countries. American Economic Review 59(1), 138-148.
\r\n
\r\nYang, Xiaokai, 1991. Development, structural changes and urbanization. Journal of           Development Economics 34, 199-222.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie, 2002. Urbanization, population transition, and growth. Oxford Economic Papers 54,             91-117.
\r\n
\r\n5. Public Policies and Growth (Week 5-Week 6)
\r\n
\r\nAiyagari, S. Rao, 1998. The optimal quantity of debt. Journal of Monetary Economics 42(3), 447-            469.
\r\n
\r\nBarro, Robert J., 1974. Are government bonds net wealth? Journal of Political Economy 82,         1095-1117.
\r\n
\r\nChamley, C., 1986. Optimal taxation of capital income in general equilibrium with infinite lives. Econometrica 54, 607-622.
\r\n
\r\nJudd, Kenneth L., 1985. Redistributive taxation in a simple perfect foresight model. Journal of     Public Economics 28, 59-93.
\r\n
\r\nLapan, Harvey E.; Enders, Walter, 1990. Endogenous fertility, Ricardian equivalence, and debt management policy. Journal of Public Economics 41(2), 227-248.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie, 1995. Social security and endogenous growth. Journal of Public Economics 58, 185- 213.
\r\n
\r\nZhang, Jie, 1996. Optimal public investments in education and endogenous growth.          Scandinavian Journal of Economics 98(3), 387-404.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie, 2003. Optimal debt, endogenous fertility, and human capital externalities in a            model with altruistic bequests. Journal of Public Economics 87, 1825-1835.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie; Davies, James; Zeng, Jinli; McDonald, Stuart, 2008. Optimal taxation in a growth     model with public consumption and home production. Journal of Public Economics 92,           885-896.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie; Zhang, Junsen, 2004. How does social security affect economic growth? Evidence    from cross-country data. Journal of Population Economics 17, 473-500.
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\r\nAntras, Pol; Caballero, Ricardo J., 2009. Trade and capital flows: A financial frictions
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\r\nSvaleryd, Helena; Vlachos, Jonas, 2005. Financial markets, the pattern of industrial           specialization and comparative advantage: Evidence from OECD countries. European            Economic Review 49(1), 113-144.
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\r\nZhang, Jie. 1999. Transition to market economies in an endogenous growth model with     altruistic agents. Scandinavian Journal of Economics 101, 11-31.
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\r\nGalor, Oded; Weil, David, 2000. Population, technology, and growth: From Malthusian    stagnation to the demographic transition and beyond. American Economic Review 90(4),     806-828.
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\r\nForbes, Kristin J., 2000. A reassessment of the relationship between inequality and growth.           American Economic Review 90, 869-887.
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\r\nTodaro, Michael P., 1969. A model for labor migration and urban unemployment in less    developed countries. American Economic Review 59(1), 138-148.
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\r\nYang, Xiaokai, 1991. Development, structural changes and urbanization. Journal of           Development Economics 34, 199-222.
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\r\n
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\r\n
\r\nAiyagari, S. Rao, 1998. The optimal quantity of debt. Journal of Monetary Economics 42(3), 447-            469.
\r\n
\r\nBarro, Robert J., 1974. Are government bonds net wealth? Journal of Political Economy 82,         1095-1117.
\r\n
\r\nChamley, C., 1986. Optimal taxation of capital income in general equilibrium with infinite lives. Econometrica 54, 607-622.
\r\n
\r\nJudd, Kenneth L., 1985. Redistributive taxation in a simple perfect foresight model. Journal of     Public Economics 28, 59-93.
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\r\nLapan, Harvey E.; Enders, Walter, 1990. Endogenous fertility, Ricardian equivalence, and debt management policy. Journal of Public Economics 41(2), 227-248.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie, 1995. Social security and endogenous growth. Journal of Public Economics 58, 185- 213.
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\r\nZhang, Jie, 1996. Optimal public investments in education and endogenous growth.          Scandinavian Journal of Economics 98(3), 387-404.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie, 2003. Optimal debt, endogenous fertility, and human capital externalities in a            model with altruistic bequests. Journal of Public Economics 87, 1825-1835.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie; Davies, James; Zeng, Jinli; McDonald, Stuart, 2008. Optimal taxation in a growth     model with public consumption and home production. Journal of Public Economics 92,           885-896.
\r\n
\r\n*Zhang, Jie; Zhang, Junsen, 2004. How does social security affect economic growth? Evidence    from cross-country data. Journal of Population Economics 17, 473-500.
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\n GARCH models
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\r\nKrugman, Paul R, Maurice Obstfeld, Marc J Melitz, International Economics: Theory and Policy, 10th edition, Pearson, 2015 (hereafter KOM)
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\r\nRecommended:
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\r\n H P Bowen, A Hollander, J M Viaene, Applied International Trade, 2^nd edition, Palgrave Macmillan, 2012 (certain parts only)
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\r\nFeenstra, Robert C., Advanced International Trade: Theory and Evidence, Princeton University Press, 2004. (This is recommended for students who wish to pursue the trade topics at an advanced level.)
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\r\nObstfeld, Maurice, Kenneth S Rogoff, Foundations of International Macroeconomics, MIT Press, 1996. (This is recommended for students who wish to pursue the monetary topics at an advanced level.)
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\r\nTopic Areas and Readings (preliminary list: additional readings on various particular topics may be assigned subsequently)
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\r\nInternational trade and investment theories
\r\nKOM, Chapters 2-8
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\r\nInternational trade policy
\r\nKOM , Chapters 9-12
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\r\nExchange rates and open-economy macroeconomics
\r\nKOM, Chapters 13-18
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\r\nInternational macroeconomic policy (brief discussion only)
\r\nKOM, Chapters 19-22
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\r\nShort Written Assignment (1 for each student) 10%
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\r\nClass Participation 10%
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\r\nMidterm examination 30%
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\r\nFinal examination 50%
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\r\nConsultation Hours: Mondays, 2.30 - 4.30 p.m., Thursdays 2 - 4 p.m., or by appointment","Order":6},{"ID":"dd5a862b-055d-485d-817a-3199991b83cb","Title":"Preclusions","Description":"EC5211/EC5341","Order":9},{"ID":"791564b3-622e-4e28-ad2f-aaf0e607d326","Title":"Workload","Description":"2-1-0-2-5

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\nLecture: Tuesday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., AS4 01-18
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\nStudy Groups: I strongly encourage you to form study groups. One of the best ways of learning is by teaching; having to explain a concept to a classmate solidifies your own understanding of the material.
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\nDiscussion Forum on IVLE: To facilitate peer learning, I encourage you to ask and answer questions on the discussion forum on IVLE. Please keep posts concise and respectful.
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\n\t\t\t\tWeek	\n\t\t\t\tDate	\n\t\t\t\tAgenda	\n\t\t\t\tTopic	\n\t\t\t\tReading: \n\t\t\t\tHindriks & Myles	\n\t\t\t\tReading: \n\t\t\t\tOther	\n\t\t\t\tDue Date	\n\t\t\t\tAssignment Due
\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t1/13	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 1	\n\t\t\t\tEquilibrium and Efficiency	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 1; \n\t\t\t\tChapter 5 (read 5.1, 5.2, 5.5); \n\t\t\t\tChapter 2 (skip page 19 - page 22 (first 2 paragraphs); skip 2.5, 2.6.1, 2.6.4)	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. March 19, 2011. “Special report: The future of the state: Taming Leviathan.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/node/18359896	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t1/20	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 2	\n\t\t\t\tPublic Goods	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 6 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 6.8, 6.9)	\n\t\t\t\tChetty, Raj, John N. Friedman, Nathaniel Hilger, Emmanuel Saez, Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, and Danny Yagan. 2010. “$320,000 Kindergarten Teachers.” The Kappan Magazine, 92(3): 22‐25. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. December 19, 2002. “Trucking in Cameroon: The road to hell is unpaved.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/node/1487583	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t1/27	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 3	\n\t\t\t\tExternalities	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 8 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 8.9)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. July 8, 2013. "Pollution Leads to Drop in Life Span in Northern China, Research Finds." http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/world/asia/pollution-leads-to-drop-in-life-span-in-northern-china-study-finds.html \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Economist. June 19, 2013. “Carbon emissions: The cap doesn't fit.” http://www.economist.com/blogs/analects/2013/06/carbon-emissions \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t2/3	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 4	\n\t\t\t\tAsymmetric Information	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 10 \n\t\t\t\t(10.4.2 - read first two paragrahs, skip the rest)	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. April 9, 2014. “Microfinance in Bangladesh: Rehabilitation and attack.” \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21600993-biggest-study-so-far-finds-microcredit-helps-poor-after	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t2/10	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 5	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe Economist. December 21, 2010. “Health care in America: Going public, and private.” http://www.economist.com/news/business/21591858-fuss-over-obamacares-teething-troubles-obscuring-bigger-story-investors-american \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. August 13, 2014. "Health Care, Uncertainty and Morality." http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/13/health-care-uncertainty-and-morality/ \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t2/13 \n\t\t\t\t(Fri)	\n\t\t\t\tVideo presentation: group and article submission \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via GoogleDoc)
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\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t3/3	\n\t\t\t\tMIDTERM EXAM	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t3/10	\n\t\t\t\tE-LEARNING WEEK	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tGroup discussion of video presentation.	\n\t\t\t\t3/13 \n\t\t\t\t(Fri)	\n\t\t\t\tVideo presentation: outline submission \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via IVLE)
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t3/17	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 6	\n\t\t\t\tInequality and Poverty	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 14	\n\t\t\t\tCorak, Miles. 2013. "Income Inequality, Equality of Opportunity, and Intergenerational Mobility." Journal of Economic Perspectives, 27(3): 79-102. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. October 13, 2013. "Inequality is a Choice." http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/13/inequality-is-a-choice/ \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. March 18, 2013. "Singapore's Lessons for an Unequal America." http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/18/singapores-lessons-for-an-unequal-america	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t3/24	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 7	\n\t\t\t\tVoting; Rent-seeking	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 11 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 11.4.4-11.4.5, 11.6, 11.7, 11.8); \n\t\t\t\tChapter 12 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 12.3.2-12.3.5, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7)	\n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. February 13, 2009. "Animal behavior: Decisions, decision." http://www.economist.com/node/13097814 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe Economist. August 10, 2013. "Schumpeter: Cronies and capitols." http://www.economist.com/news/business/21583242-businesspeople-have-become-too-influential-government-cronies-and-capitols	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t3/31	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 8	\n\t\t\t\tIncome Taxation	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 16 \n\t\t\t\t(skip 16.6, 16.7, 16.8)	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. December 26, 2007. "Denmark Feels the Pinch as Young Workers Flee to Lands of Lower Taxes." http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/26/business/worldbusiness/26labor.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. February 15, 2013. "The Myth of the Rich Who Flee From Taxes." \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/16/business/high-taxes-are-not-a-prime-reason-for-relocation-studies-say.html	\n\t\t\t\t4/3 \n\t\t\t\t(Fri)	\n\t\t\t\tVideo presentation \n\t\t\t\t(by 11:59 p.m. via YouTube)
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t4/7	\n\t\t\t\tLecture 9	\n\t\t\t\tTax Evasion	\n\t\t\t\tChapter 17 (skip 17.8)	\n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. July 18, 2010. “Pakistan’s Elite Pay Few Taxes, Widening Gap.” http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/19/world/asia/19taxes.html \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe New York Times. May 20, 2013. “Apple’s Web of Tax Shelters Saved It Billions, Panel Finds.” http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/21/business/apple-avoided-billions-in-taxes-congressional-panel-says.html	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\tEquilibrium and Efficiency
\n\t\tPublic Goods
\n\t\tExternalities
\n\t\tAsymmetric Information
\n\t\tVoting
\n\t\tRent-Seeking
\n\t\tInequality and Poverty
\n\t\tIncome Taxation
\n\t\tTax Evasion

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\n\t\t\t\tClass participation & preparedness	\n\t\t\t\t10%
\n\t\t\t\tVideo presentation & critique (group)	\n\t\t\t\t20%
\n\t\t\t\tMidterm exam (90 minutes)	\n\t\t\t\t30%
\n\t\t\t\tFinal exam (120 minutes)	\n\t\t\t\t40%

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\nClass participation and preparedness (10%)
\nAttendance is a necessary condition for participation.
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\nWhile I do not expect you to understand everything you have read, I do expect you to have completed the assigned readings BEFORE class.
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\nProblem sets are designed to evaluate your understanding of the material, and will be indicative of the types of questions you may encounter on the final exam. You should struggle through the questions on your own, instead of just "learning" from the solutions. In previous semesters, students who attempted every question on their own before consulting me or their classmates performed much better than students who "learned" from someone else's solution.
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\nVideo presentation & critique (group) (20%)
\nYou will work as a group to produce a short video based on an article (from The Economist, The New York Times, or The Straits Times, no earlier than Jan 1, 2014). The article should be relevant to one of our topics, and it should not be from the reading list.
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\nYou will also critique the videos of two to three other groups.
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\nResources
\nThe Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) provides assistance on improving writing and presentation skills. Check out how you can make use of their resources.
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\n\tSingapore stands out not only as a growth miracle but also as an efficiently managed economy. Developing countries, both small and large, are eager to learn from the Singapore experience of moving from rags to riches in a single generation. Developed countries are also curious as to how Singapore is so well managed. The objective of this course is to make students to look deeper into the Singapore economy and examine what lessons they can learn from the Singapore experience. Apart from understanding Singapore’s development experience and its institutional structure, students are also required to engage in deeper data analyses to uncover hidden regularities which do not easily surface from qualitative discussions.

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\n\tSome books on the Singapore economy

\n\t

\n\t\tLim Chong Yah and Peter Lloyd, eds., Singapore : Resources and Growth, 1986
\n\t\tLawrence B Krause et al., The Singapore Economy Reconsidered, 1987
\n\t\tLim Chong Yah and Associates, Policy Options for the Singapore Economy, 1988
\n\t\tLinda Low and Toh Mun Heng, eds., Public Policies in Singapore , 1992
\n\t\tLim Chong Yah, ed., Economic Policy Management in Singapore , 1996
\n\t\tGavin Peebles and Peter Wilson, The Singapore Economy , 1996
\n\t\tToh Mun Heng and Tan Kong Yam, eds., Competitiveness of the Singapore Economy , 1998
\n\t\tArun Mahizhnan and Lee Tsao Yuan, eds., Singapore Reengineering Success , 1998
\n\t\tLinda Low, ed., Towards a Developed Status, 1999
\n\t\tKoh Ai Tee et al., eds., Singapore Economy in the 21st Century, Issues and Strategies , 2002
\n\t\tGavin Peebles and Peter Wilson, Economic Growth and Development in Singapore : Past and Future , 2002
\n\t\tWinston Koh and Roberto Mariano, eds., The Economic Prospects of Singapore , 2006
\n\t\tTilak Abeysinghe and Keen Meng Choy, The Singapore Economy: An Econometric Perspective , 2007
\n\t\tLee Soo Ann , Singapore from Place to Nation, 2nd ed. 2011.
\n\t\tTilak Abeysinghe , Singapore Economy in The Far East and Australasia, Routledge, 2010 and 2011 editions.
\n\t\tPeter Wilson, ed., Challenges for the Singapore Economy after the Global Financial Crisis, World Scientific, 2011

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\n\t\tGoh Keng Swee, The Practice of Economic Growth, 1995 (1977, 1st ed)

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\n\t\tWaldfogel, J. 1993. The Deadweight Loss of Christmas. American Economic Review 83(5):1328-1336.
\n\t\tJP Newhouse and M McClellan. 1998. Econometrics in Outcomes Research: The Use of Instrumental Variables. Annual Review of Public Health 19:17-34
\n\t\tFGS Chapter 3 Statistical Tools for Health Economists

\n\tTopic 2: The demand for Health Capital ................approx 2 lectures

\n\t\tFGS Chapter 7 Demand for Health Capital
\n\t\tRuhm, CJ. 2000. Are Recessions Good For Your Health? 2000. Quarterly Journal of Economics 115(2):617-650

\n\tTopic 3: The demand for insurance .....................approx 2 lectures

\n\t\tFGS Chapter 8 Demand for Health Capital
\n\t\tFGS Chapter 10 Asymmetric Information and Agency
\n\t\tNyman, J. A. 1999. The economics of moral hazard revisited Journal of Health Economics, 18(6), 811 - 824
\n\t\t

\n\tTopic 4: Public Insurance .............................. approx 3 lectures

\n\t\tFGS Chapter 19 Government Intervention in Health Care Markets
\n\t\tGruber, J. 2008. Incremental Universalism for the United States: The States Move First? Journal of Economic Perspectives 22(4):51-68
\n\t\tFGS Chapter 21 Social Insurance
\n\t\tAlmond, DV, KY Chay, and M Greenstone. Forthcoming 2013. Civil Rights, the War on Poverty, and Black-White Convergence in Infant Mortality in Mississippi. American Economic Review.
\n\t\tDuflo, E. 2000. Child Health and Household Resources in South Africa: Evidence from the Old Age Pension Program, American Economic Review Papers and Proceedings 90(2):393-398.

\n\tTopic 5: Private Market Failures and Public Policy ..... approx 3 lectures

\n\t\tFGS Chapters 18 and 19
\n\t\tMiguel, E and M Kremer. 2004. Worms: Identifying Impacts on Education and Health in the Presence of Treatment Externalities. Econometrica 72(1):159-217.

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\n\tEE2022 Schedule, Sem II AY2014/15

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\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t19^th Jan	\n\t\t\t\tAC systems basics, AC Power	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tTut 1 AC systems basics
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t26^th Jan	\n\t\t\t\tPower factor correction \n\t\t\t\tThree-phase circuit analysis	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tTut 2 Power, power factor correction
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t2^nd Feb	\n\t\t\t\tThree-phase circuit analysis, Transmission lines	\n\t\t\t\tLab Expt 1	\n\t\t\t\tTut 3 Three-phase circuit
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t9^th Feb	\n\t\t\t\tTransmission lines	\n\t\t\t\tLab Expt 1	\n\t\t\t\tMidterm Test1: 13^th Feb, 6pm, LT7 \n\t\t\t\tTut 4 Transmission lines
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t16^th Feb	\n\t\t\t\tRevision of Part 1	\n\t\t\t\tMake up labs	\n\t\t\t\tChinese New Year
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t23^rd Feb	\n\t\t\t\tMidterm break	\n\t\t\t\tMidterm break	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t2^nd Mar	\n\t\t\t\tTransformers	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t9^th Mar	\n\t\t\t\t(e-Learning Week) \n\t\t\t\tSolar and Wind Energy Systems	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t16^th Mar	\n\t\t\t\tPer Unit Analysis	\n\t\t\t\tLab Expt 2	\n\t\t\t\tTut 5 Solar and wind systems
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t23^rd Mar	\n\t\t\t\tGenerators	\n\t\t\t\tLab Expt 2	\n\t\t\t\tTut 6 Transformers and PU analysis
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t30^th Mar	\n\t\t\t\tElectricity markets, Cost of electricity	\n\t\t\t\tMake up labs	\n\t\t\t\tMidterm Test 2 \n\t\t\t\tTut 7 Generator Modeling
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t6^th Apr	\n\t\t\t\tDistributed energy generation, Energy Storage	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tTut 8 – Electricity Markets
\n\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\t13^th Apr	\n\t\t\t\tRevision	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t1. Introduction

\n\t\t\t\tEnergy and its various forms; Importance of Electrical Energy in secondary form
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\n\t\t\t\t2. Introduction to Electrical Power
\n\t\t\t\tActive, Reactive and Apparent Power; Concept of Power factor, lagging, leading and unity power factor operation
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\n\t\t\t\t3. Three phase systems
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\n\t\t\t\t4. Generation, Transmission and Distribution Network
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\n\t\t\t\t5. Renewable Energy Sources and Distributed Generation
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\n\t\t\t\t6. Energy Storage
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\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t7. Electric energy market operation; Cost of Electricity

\n\tElectricity system unbundling; Electric energy market structure and operation; Cost of electricity

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\n\tWeightages:

\n\tTests (2) - 15% each; Total - 30%

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\n\tFinal Exam - 60%

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\r\n\tFeedback systems are ubiquitous in both natural and engineered world. They are essential for maintaining our environment, enabling our transportation and communications systems; and are critical elements in our aerospace and industrial systems. For the most part, feedback control systems function accurately and reliably in the background. This course aims at introducing the magic of feedback, and tools for analysing and designing control systems. The fundamental knowledge of feedback and the related area of control systems are useful to students with diverse interests. Topics covered include feedback principles, time and frequency analysis of control systems, and simple controller design.
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\r\n\t\tPower Electronics: Circuits, Devices ad Applications - M H Rashid, Pren hall 2003
\r\n\t\tPower Electronics: Converters, Applications & Design - Mohan, Undeland & Robbins / John Wiley, 2003
\r\n\t\t Power Electronics: Principles and Applications - Joseph Vithathil / McGraw-Hill, 1995
\r\n\t\tAn Introduction to Power Electronics - Bird, King & Pedder / John Wiley, 2nd Ed., 1993
\r\n\t\tPower Electronics: Drivers, Applications & Passive Components - Williams / Macmillan, 2nd Ed., 1992
\r\n\t\tPower Electronics - Lander / McGraw Hill, 3rd Ed., 1993
\r\n\t\tElements of Power Electronics - Krein / Oxford, 1998

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\n1.               Module Details
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\nModule Code:         EE4114
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\nModule Title:           Optical Communications
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\nModular Credit:       4 MCs
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\nHours / Week:         2.5-0.5-0.5-1.5-5   (Lec–Tut–Lab–Proj/Assignments–Preparation)
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\nPrerequisites:          EE3103 Communications
\nor EE3131C Communication Systems
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\nCo-requisites:          none
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\nExclusions:             none
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\n2.               Proposed Short Entry in Faculty Handbook
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\nThis module offers an introduction to the fundamental principles and components of optical communication systems. The module objective is to provide a basic understanding of present optical communication systems as well as future engineering challenges. To this end, the module covers the basic concepts of fiber optics, data modulation in optical fiber channels, management of fiber degrading effects, and wavelength division multiplexing. It also includes the basic constituent components of optical communication systems, including transmitters, receivers, optical amplifiers, and optical fibers.
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\n3.               Objectives/Justification of Module
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\nOptical fiber communication systems have constituted the backbone network of worldwide telecommunication systems which allow the advent of the Internet age. This module introduces students to a wide range of enabling techniques and methods that have been developed and deployed over past 25 years in high-speed wire-line telecommunications. Along with other modules about wireless communications and computer networks, this module provides student with a complete view of physical laser telecommunication systems.
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\n·        Outcomes
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\nAt the end of this module the student should:
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\n(a) Be able to analyze the performance of fiber optic communication systems.
\n(b) Be able to select optical components for the design of specific fiber-optic communication systems.
\n(c) Be able to design simple fiber-optic communication systems for given constraints and conditions.
\n(d) Be able to model fiber channel as a communication medium.
\n(e) Be able to describe current optical communication systems. Develop a solid understanding of digital communication systems and how they work.
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\n4.       Module Description (Syllabus)
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\n
\n1.     Introduction to optical communication systems.                     (2 hours)
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\nOverview of optical communication systems.
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\n2.     Optical fibers                                                                     (6 hours)
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\nStep and graded-index fibers. Modes in step-index fibers. Dispersion in single-mode fiber. Dispersion-induced limitations. Losses. Nonlinear effects in fibers: Raman, Brillouin, Self- and cross-phase modulation, four-wave mixing.
\n
\n3.     Optical transmitters                                                              (4 hours)
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\n          Gain media. Light-emitting diodes.Laser diodes. Longitudinal mode control. LD characteristics: continuouswave, modulation, intensity noise, linewidth. Electro-optic and electroabsorption modulators.
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\n4.     Optical receivers                                                                 (3 hours)
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\n          Photodetectors: p-i-n, avalanche photodiode. Receiver designs. Receiver noise. Receiver sensitivity. Sensitivity degradations: extinction ratio, intensity noise, jitter.
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\n5.     Optical amplifiers                                                                   (4 hours)
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\n          Basic concepts. Semiconductor optical amplifiers. Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs). System applications.
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\n6.     Lightwave systems                                                               (5 hours)
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\nAdditional sensitivity degradations: group-velocity dispersion, chirp, optical reflections, modal noise. System architectures: local-area, CATV, access, metropolitan-area, long-haul.
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\n7.     Dispersion management                                                      (3 hours)
\nPrecompensation techniques, postcompensation techniques. Dispersion-compensating fibers, filters, fiber Bragg gratings. Polarization-mode dispersion.
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\n8.     Multichannel systems                                                          (4 hours)
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\nWavelength-division multiplexing components: filters, (de)multiplexers, wavelength converters. WDM systems, crosstalk.
\n                                                                                           Total: 31 hours
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\n5.       Textbooks and References
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\nRecommended Textbook
\n1.“Fiber-optic communication systems,” by G. Agrawal, 3rd edition, Wiley-Interscience, 2002
\nReference Books
\n2. “Fiber optic communications”, by Palais, 5th edition, Prentice Hall, 2004
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\n6.       Remarks
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\n·        Assessment is based on a 2 hr final exam (70%), two laboratory reports (20%), and midterm test (10%).
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\n\t\tThis module provides the basics of system modeling and simulation. It introduces basic concepts of physical modeling, identification and simulation in an integrated manner. It motivates the appreciation and understanding of basic concepts in the context of really engineering applications.
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Characteristics of sensors, need for calibration, data acquisition, quantization effects.

5. Project

Project will make use of the lessons learnt in identification and apply to real time systems in the lab. Students will be guided to develop models and then use them for design of real time control systems.

The materials, including FAQs, for this part (taught by KK Tan) can be found at http://courses.nus.edu.sg/course/eletankk/ee4307/ee4307.htm

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1. Ljung, L. and Glad, T. , Modeling of dynamical systems, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, 1994.

Supplementary reading:

1. R. Johansson, System Modeling & Identification, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1993

2. L.Ljung. System Identification - Theory for the User, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1987.

3. A. S. Morris, Principles of Measurement and Instrumentation, Prentice Hall, 2001.

4. C. H. Houpis and G. B. Lamont, Digital Control Systems: Theory, Hardware, Software, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1992.

5. Karnopp, D.C., Margolis, D. L. and Rosenberg, R.C., System Dynamics : A Unified Approach, 1990

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Chapter 3 Electro-optic effects in crystals, phase modulation, intensity modulation, integrated optics, electro-optics of anisotropic media

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Chapter 4 Structural, chemical and optical properties of liquid crystals, twisted nematic liquid crystals, liquid crystal displays, active and passive matrix addressing, TFT-LCDs.

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\r\n\t
\r\n\t5. Economics of distributed generation- utility rate structure, energy economics, energy conservation, combined heat and power, integrated resource planning and demand side management

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\r\n
\r\nFinal exam: 50%","Order":8},{"ID":"297dae37-8a63-4395-afd6-7ce39f726ae3","Title":"Workload","Description":"3-1-0-3-3

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\r\n
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\n\tUpon successful completion of the module, students should have a solid grasp of the fundamentals of EEG with respect to physiology and its usefulness as both a neuroscientific and neurodiagnostic tool. They should be able to recognize what types of questions can and cannot be answered using EEG. They should have a basic understanding of how to collect, analyse, and interpret EEG data from standard experimental designs.

\n\t

\n\tA special feature of the module is that it will be conducted in conjunction with a lab module conducted in the Department of Psychology. In brief, although the two modules are distinct, there will be some lectures in common and, most importantly, each project group (see Assessment section below) will comprise a mix of Engineering and Psychology students. We expect that both psychologists and engineers will benefit from this arrangement. The psychology students have training in biopsychology, cognition, and statistics that will be very important for the design of the project experiments, whereas they likely have less experience with writing computer programs to control the experiment, processing and analyzing the recorded signals. In contrast, the engineering students have training in signal analysis and computer programming, but little training in biopsychology, cognition, and statistics. Hence, the combination of talents should ensure higher project quality and also that group members learn more from completing the project.

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\n\t1 An Introduction to Event-Related Potentials and Their Neural Origins

\n\tA Simple Example Experiment

\n\tA Real Experiment

\n\tReliability of ERP Waveforms

\n\tAdvantages and Disadvantages of the ERP Technique

\n\tThe Neural Origins of ERPs

\n\tA Summary of Major ERP Components

\n\t

\n\t2 The Design and Interpretation of ERP Experiments

\n\tWaveform Peaks versus Latent ERP Components

\n\tWhat Is an ERP Component?

\n\tAvoiding Ambiguities in Interpreting ERP Components

\n\tAvoiding Confounds and Misinterpretations

\n\tExamples from the Literature

\n\tSuggestions for Further Reading

\n\tSummary of Rules, Principles, and Strategies

\n\t

\n\t3 Basic Principles of ERP Recording

\n\tThe Importance of Clean Data

\n\tActive and Reference Electrodes

\n\tElectrical Noise in the Environment

\n\tElectrodes and Impedance

\n\tAmplifying, Filtering, and Digitizing the Signal
\n\t

\n\t4 Averaging, Artifact Rejection, and Artifact Correction

\n\tThe Averaging Process

\n\tArtifact Rejection and Correction

\n\t

\n\t5 Filtering

\n\tWhy Are Filters Necessary?

\n\tWhat Everyone Should Know about Filtering

\n\tFiltering as a Frequency-Domain Procedure

\n\tFiltering as a Time-Domain Procedure

\n\tRelationship Between the Time and Frequency Domains

\n\tTime-Domain Distortions Produced by Filters

\n\t

\n\t6 Plotting, Measurement, and Analysis

\n\tPlotting ERP Data

\n\tMeasuring ERP Amplitudes

\n\tMeasuring ERP Latencies

\n\tStatistical Analyses

\n\t

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\n\tLab (10%): Students will submit lab reports after each lab session during the first few weeks of the semester. This is to ensure that they have grasped the technical aspects of EEG data acquisition and analysis introduced in each lab session. This will be critical for subsequent successful completion of the Project.

\n\t

\n\tQuiz (20%): The quiz will each take approximately 1 hour to complete. The goal of the quiz is to help ensure students master the material needed to successfully complete the Project.
\n\t
\n\tJournal Article Presentation (10%): Each student will present a journal article to the class (Depending on total class enrollment, this may be converted to group presentations).
\n\t
\n\t

\n\t\tExperiment Proposal (20%): Students will form groups to submit a written proposal for an ERP experiment designed to answer a question about brain and behavior. The submission will include a brief description of the relevant literature, a detailed methods section and a description of the data analysis plan. A functioning stimulus presentation program, written in the computer language of the student's choice (e.g., E Prime, Presentation, Python, MATLAB, C+, etc) must also be submitted. Students will not conduct this experiment, for reasons to be explained in class. Experiments will likely be extensions of recently published EEG experiments for most groups, but students will also be free to propose completely novel experiments for which there is minimal to no pre-existing literature.

\n\t

\n\t\t

\n\t

\n\t\tProject (40%): The project will comprise data acquisition, data analysis, and submission of a written report. All groups will collect data for the same experiment. The experiment details, including stimulus presentation scripts, will be provided, and all groups will have access to the data collected by all other groups. In other words, students in a given group will collect data from themselves only (i.e., a group of four students will provide four complete datasets), but they will analyze and interpret the data collected by all groups for the purpose of writing their reports. Each group will then submit a group report.

\n\t
\n\tThere will be no final exam.

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\r\n\t\t\t\t1. Mechatronic systems : Introduction
\r\n\t\t\t\tDefinitions and interpretations. Mechatronics versus concurrent engineering. Mechatronics versus electro-mechanics. Mechatronics versus control systems. Benefits of mechatronics. Role of the mechatronic engineer. Analogy between electrical system and mechanical system. Mechatronics system design process

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\r\n\t\t\t\t2. Instrumentation and Interface
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\r\n\t\t\t\t3. Sensors and Actuators
\r\n\t\t\t\tApplication oriented description of sensors and actuators. Analogue transducers for motion. Digital transducers for motion. Force sensors. Temperature sensors. Flow sensors. Optical sensors. Overview of smart sensor.

\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t4. Control Systems
\r\n\t\t\t\tRole of Control Systems in mechatronic systems. Classification of control system types. Benefits of feedback control. Stability in feedback systems. Continuous drive actuators: DC, AC. Driver technologies. PID control, System design considerations. . Continuous control systems design. Digital control systems design. Control system integration.

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\r\n\t\t\t\t5. Application of Mechatronics
\r\n\t\t\t\tStudents are divided into groups to investigate and report on fundamental aspects of Mechatronic design and build a case study on a specific Mechatronic product or system design.

\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t6. Future Trends in Mechatronics System
\r\n\t\t\t\tMicrosensors and Microactuators. Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). Applications of MEMS. Industrial Trends.

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\r\n\tThere will be laboratory sessions scheduled for students (to be announced)

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\r\n\tExamination: 40%

\r\n

\r\n\tLab Work: 20%
\r\n\t
\r\n\tGroup Design Project: 40%

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\r\n\t 1. G. F. Franklin et al., “Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems” (3^rd edition), Addison Wesley, New York, 1994.
\r\n\t2. W. Bolton, “Mechatronics: Electronic control systems in mechanical and electrical engineering, (3^rd edition) Prentice Hall, 2003.
\r\n\t3. Devdas Shetty, et al. “Mechatronics System Design”, PWS Publishing, Boston, 1997.
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\n1.               Module Details
\n
\nModule Code:         EE5134
\n
\nModule Title:           Optical Communications and Networks
\n
\nModular Credit:       4 MCs
\n
\nHours / Week:         3-0-0-2-5   (Lec–Tut–Lab–Proj/Assignments–Preparation)
\n
\nPrerequisites:          N
\n
\nCo-requisites:          none
\n
\nExclusions:             none
\n
\n
\n2.               Proposed Short Entry in Faculty Handbook
\n
\nThis module aims to provide a comprehensive treatment of topics on optical communications and optical networking. The first part covers the topics on the physical layer of optical communications. It covers the basic constituents of optical communication systems including optical fibers, optical transmitters/receivers, wavelength multiplexers/demultiplexers, optical switches, optical amplifiers, and wavelength converters; and transmission system engineering such as dispersion management and Q-factor analysis. The second part covers the topics on optical networking. It discusses network switch architectures, design, algorithms, and protocols related to wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) circuit switching, optical burst switching, optical packet switching, and optical access networks.
\n
\n
\n3.               Objectives/Justification of Module
\n
\nOptical fiber communication systems and networks have constituted the backbone of worldwide telecommunications which allow the advent of the Internet age. This module introduces students to a wide range of topics in optical communication systems and networks, both on the physical layer and network layer.
\n
\n4.       Module Description (Syllabus)
\n
\nOptical Communications:
\n
\nIntroduction (1 hour)
\n
\nIntroduction to physical layer optical communication systems and wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)
\n
\nOptical fibers (2 hours)
\n
\nSingle-mode fibers, multi-mode fibers, fiber dispersion, fiber loss
\n
\nOptical components (9 hours)
\n
\nOptical transmitter, optical receivers, WDM multiplexers/demultiplexers, optical switches, optical amplifiers, wavelength converters
\n
\nTransmission system engineering (6 hours)
\n
\nReceiver noise, receiver sensitivity, Q-factor, bit-error rate, optical signal-to-noise ratio, dispersion management, WDM wavelength control.
\n
\nOptical Networks:
\n
\nWDM Optical Networks: (3 hours)
\n
\nWavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) Optical Technology – Network Elements - Wavelength Cross-Connects
\n
\nWavelength-Selective and Wavelength-Convertible Networks: (3 hours)
\n
\nWavelength-Selective Networks- Routing and Wavelength Assignment (RWA) - Distributed Control Protocols.
\n
\nWavelength Convertible Networks – Switch Architectures - Converter Placement.
\n
\nWDM Virtual Topology Design: (3 hours)
\n
\nTerabit Transport Networks – Layered Architecture - Design of Optical Layer – Virtual Topology – Design Heuristics.
\n
\nWDM Network Survivability: (3 hours)
\n
\nNetwork Survivability – Protection and Restoration Techniques – Optical Layer with Fault-tolerance Capability.
\n
\nOptical Burst and Packet Switching: (3 hours)
\n
\nOptical Burst Switching- Architecture, Scheduling, Quality of Service; Optical Packet Switching
\n
\nOptical Access Networks: (3 hours)
\n
\nArchitectures and Protocols– EPON – WDM PON
\n
\n5.       Textbooks and References
\n
\nRecommended Textbook
\n1. Fiber-optic communication systems, 4th Edition, G.P. Agrawal, Wiley, 2010, ISBN: 978-0470505113
\nReference Books
\n2. Optical Fiber Telecommunications VB, 5th Edition, Ivan P. Kaminow, Tingye Li, and Alan E. Willner, editors, Academic Press, Elsevier Inc., 2008, ISBN: 978-0123741721
\n
\n6.       Remarks
\n
\n·        Assessment is based on a 2 hr final exam (60%) and CA (40%).
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\r\n\tLectures - 36 hours. Please download and print the lecture notes before each lecture.
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\r\n\t\tThe latter part of the module will cover the basic topics of solid state theory relevant for nanoelectronics, such as bandstructure, electronic transport in solids, and phonons.

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBasic understanding of computer architecture
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R. F. Harrington, Time-Harmonic Electromagnetic Fields, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1961

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J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999

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\r\nThus, you are expected to self-learn fundamental concepts through web-based bite-sized video lectures. In-video concept/attention quizzes will be used wherever necessary as checkpoints for self-gauging your level of understanding of the video lesson. You are encouraged to complete online quizzes, which are designed to assess your level of understanding of major topics. Each week after viewing relevant video lectures, a F2F discussion session will be conducted to deliberate over how the concepts expounded in the bite-sized videos be applied to solve interesting real-world engineering problems. As these F2F sessions are intended to provoke you to inquire, think and learn, it is essential that you adopt a perspective of active learning. There is no spoon-feeding. Knowledge is to be acquired and not transmitted.
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\r\nThe following is a summary of various teaching/learning components in this module:\r\n\r\n

Video Lectures: Viewing of a series of bite-sized video lectures weekly prior to attending F2F discussion session.
F2F Discussion Sessions: Weekly F2F discussion with the Professor to deliberate over how the concepts expounded in the bite-sized videos be applied to solve interesting real-world engineering problems.
e-Tutorials: Total of 10 intelligent, interactive web-based Tutorials to be completed for self-paced practice of solving problems in Statics and Mechanics of Materials that are rated to be of standard difficulty level.
t2l-Tutorials: Total of 4 Teach-To-Learn Tutorials for scheduled F2F discussion of typical real-world engineering problems between assigned student-teacher and fellow students.
Bridge Design Project: Teams of 4 students to perform a preliminary design for a truss bridge to be spanned over Singapore River. A group report on the objective, design factors, calculations and proposed design of the bridge is to be submitted. Each team is also required to make a presentation in a F2F tutorial session.
eduApp is an interactive, student-centric mobile application that runs on multi-platforms (Android/iOS Tablets, Windows/Mac PCs). You are encouraged to use this complementary technology-enhanced tool to reinforce and enhance your learning of key concepts/topics in this module. The app features cartoon-styled learning animations, narratives & assessment exercises, rich interactive simulations to provide you an active & experiential learning experience and fun games aimed at enabling learning through playing.

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Week 01 \r\n\t\t\t12 Jan – 16 Jan 2015	Statics of Particles
Week 02 \r\n\t\t\t19 Jan – 23 Jan 2015	Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies	e-Tutorial 1 \r\n\t\t\tt2l-Tutorial Briefing
Week 03 \r\n\t\t\t26 Jan – 30 Jan 2015	Truss Structures	e-Tutorial 2
Week 04 \r\n\t\t\t02 Feb – 06 Feb 2015	Frame/Machine Structures	e-Tutorial 3 \r\n\t\t\tt2l-Tutorial 1
Week 05 \r\n\t\t\t09 Feb – 13 Feb 2015	Cables	e-Tutorial 4
Week 06 \r\n\t\t\t16 Feb – 20 Feb 2015	Friction	e-Tutorial 5 \r\n\t\t\tt2l-Tutorial 2
Recess Week \r\n\t\t\t23 Feb – 27 Feb 2015
Week 07 \r\n\t\t\t02 Mar – 06 Mar 2015	Introduction to Stress/Strain
Week 08 \r\n\t\t\t09 Mar – 13 Mar 2015	Axially-Loaded Members	e-Tutorial 6
Week 09 \r\n\t\t\t16 Mar – 20 Mar 2015	Torsional Members	e-Tutorial 7 \r\n\t\t\tt2l-Tutorial 3
Quiz (All topics in Statics, Stress/Strain, Axially-Loaded Members) \r\n\t\t\ton Sat 21 March 2015 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Week 10 \r\n\t\t\t23 Mar – 27 Mar 2015	Flexural Members	e-Tutorial 8 \r\n\t\t\tBridge Design Project
Week 11 \r\n\t\t\t30 Mar – 03 Apr 2015	Stress/Strain Due to Bending	e-Tutorial 9 \r\n\t\t\tBridge Design Project
Week 12 \r\n\t\t\t06 Apr – 10 Apr 2015	Deflection of Beams	e-Tutorial 10 \r\n\t\t\tt2l-Tutorial 4
Week 13 \r\n\t\t\t13 Apr – 17 Apr 2015
Reading Week \r\n\t\t\t20 Apr – 24 Apr 2015		\r\n\t\t\t
Examination (All Topics) \r\n\t\t\tWednesday 29 April 2015, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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\r\n06. Friction
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\r\n07. Introduction to Mechanics of Materials
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\r\n08. Axial Force Members
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\r\n09. Torsional Members
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\r\n10. Flexural Members
\r\nIdealized Loads and Supports; Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams; Relationships between Load-Intensity, Shear Force and Bending Moment.
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\r\n11. Stress/Strain Due to Bending
\r\nCurvature; Longitudinal Strains; Normal Stresses; Neutral Axis; Flexural Formula; Second Moment of Area; Design of Beams for Bending; Composite Beams.
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\r\n12. Deflection of Beams
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\n\t\tBridge Design Project (15%)
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\r\nStudents should obtain a copy of this book. The book also contains relevant chapters extracted from Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics, Beer, F, Johnston, ER, Eisenberg, E and Mazurek, D, McGraw-Hill, 2010 which serve as supplementary reading materials. Sample solved problems are included to help students strengthen their understanding of how typical problems in Statics are solved. The last section of the book contains supplementary problems with answers provided only. These problems will allow students to develop further confidence in solving problems independently.
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\r\n\t\tAbility to observe and imagine scenarios associated with the design problem.
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\r\n\t\tAbility to manage divergent views as part of a design team.
\r\n\t\tAbility to communicate ideas using different modes in design.
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\r\n\t\t\t\t15 January (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Grouping and Briefing
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\r\n\t\t\t\t22 January (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Fieldwork
\r\n\t\t\t\t26 January (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tPersona
\r\n\t\t\t\t29 January (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tGuest Lecture
\r\n\t\t\t\t2 February (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tMaking Sense -- Part 1\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Data \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDefine Persona \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Clustering \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDefine the Design Challenge \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t5 February (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Personas and Areas of Opportunity
\r\n\t\t\t\t9 February (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tMaking Sense -- Part 2\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDownload Data \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDefine Persona \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAffinity Clustering \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDefine the Design Challenge \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t12 February (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Personas and Areas of Opportunity
\r\n\t\t\t\t16 February (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tExplore -- Part 1\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCreative Matrix \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tBREAK	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t2 March (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tExplore -- Part 2\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCreative Matrix \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t5 March (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Creative Matrix
\r\n\t\t\t\t9 March (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tConcept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t12 March (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Concept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t16 March (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tConcept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t19 March (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Concept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t23 March (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tConcept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t26 March (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Concept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t30 March (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tPresentation Preparation
\r\n\t\t\t\t2 April (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Concept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t6 April (Monday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Concept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t9 April (Thursday) \r\n\t\t\t\t6.30 - 8.30 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tProject: Concept and Prototyping
\r\n\t\t\t\t11 April (Saturday) \r\n\t\t\t\t9.00 am - 3.00 pm	\r\n\t\t\t\tPresentation

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\r\n\t\tExplore and Empathise

\r\nStudents will explore the user space and identify specific users to serve as target groups for observation and study. Students will be taught ethnographic skills, which will be used to empathise with users in order to develop deeper insights of the issues related to the design problem.
\r\n

\r\n\t\tIdentify, Synthesise, and Define

\r\nStudents will define their users and identify users’ values and needs through various design methods, such as personas and affinity mapping. Possible areas of opportunity will be established, leading to a list of user requirements that will be used to ideate in the next phase.
\r\n

\r\n\t\tIdeation

\r\nStudents will be introduced to various techniques in ideation. Findings from the previous phase of design process will be consolidated to determine possible solutions.
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\r\n\t\tConceptualisation

\r\nStudents will learn to conceptualise their solutions from the previous stage of ideation, and to present their ideas.
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\r\n\t\t\t\tPersona and Areas of Opportunity	\r\n\t\t\t\tfor feedback	\r\n\t\t\t\tweek 4
\r\n\t\t\t\tPersona	\r\n\t\t\t\t10 %	\r\n\t\t\t\t16 February, 12.00 noon
\r\n\t\t\t\tAreas of Opportunity	\r\n\t\t\t\t10 %	\r\n\t\t\t\t16 February, 12.00 noon
\r\n\t\t\t\tCreative Matrix	\r\n\t\t\t\t15 %	\r\n\t\t\t\t5 March
\r\n\t\t\t\tShort Video	\r\n\t\t\t\t15 %	\r\n\t\t\t\t11 April
\r\n\t\t\t\tFinal Presentation	\r\n\t\t\t\t40 %	\r\n\t\t\t\t11 April
\r\n\t\t\t\tParticipation	\r\n\t\t\t\t10 %	\r\n\t\t\t\tcontinuous

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Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E \r\n
A: no. of lecture hours per week \r\n
B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
C: no. of lab hours per week \r\n
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week \r\n
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week","Order":10},{"ID":"672bf710-f936-4468-84b9-f6b2eaecd3f5","Title":"Recommended Readings","Description":"

\r\n\t\tBrown, T. (2008). Design Thinking. Harvard Business Review, June 2008 issue, https://hbr.org/2008/06/design-thinking
\r\n\t\tMcPhee, N. & Terry, R. (2007). The hidden art of interviewing people: Hos to get them to tell you the truth. West Sussex, England, UK: John Wiley & Sons.
\r\n\t\tPruitt, J. S. & Adlin, T. (2006). The persona lifecycle: Keeping people in mind throughout product design. San Francisco, California, USA: Morgan Kauffmann Publishers.
\r\n\t\tKuniavsky, M. (2003) Observing the User Experience: A Practitioner's Guide to User Research. San Francisco: Morgan Kaufmann Publisher.

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\r\n\t\t\t\tLi Yiming

\r\n\t\t\t\tLim Jun Jie

\r\n\t\t\t\tWu Yifan

\r\n\t\t\t\tZhao Zixuan

\r\n\t\t\t\tDai Weisi

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\r\nGroup 2
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\r\n\t\t\t\tDaniel Low Yeong Kia

\r\n\t\t\t\tGoh Chong Swee

\r\n\t\t\t\tGan Yong Tze Daniel

\r\n\t\t\t\tHun Ming Kwang

\r\n\t\t\t\tTham Xun Hong

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\r\nGroup 3
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\r\n\t\t\t\tChen Zhuo

\r\n\t\t\t\tMarcelina Viana

\r\n\t\t\t\tMohammad Shahari bin Ashari

\r\n\t\t\t\tMohammad Sufyan bin Amirhamzah

\r\n\t\t\t\tRaja Aravindh Raj

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\r\nGroup 4
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\r\n\t\t\t\tAshritta Ramesh

\r\n\t\t\t\tQuach Van Thanh Mai

\r\n\t\t\t\tSoh Wei Xuan

\r\n\t\t\t\tYuan Wenyi

\r\n\t\t\t\tZufar Adnan

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\r\nGroup 5
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\r\n\t\t\t\tCharanpreet Singh

\r\n\t\t\t\tChen Zhinan

\r\n\t\t\t\tSoon Hao Ye

\r\n\t\t\t\tEu Jin Marcus Yatim

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\r\nGroup 6
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\r\n\t\t\t\tCui Hongjian

\r\n\t\t\t\tHoi Ai Nee

\r\n\t\t\t\tJeon Sung Min

\r\n\t\t\t\tSia Song Yu

\r\n\t\t\t\tLiu Ying

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\r\nGroup 7
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\r\n\t\t\t\tMi Keyu

\r\n\t\t\t\tPyae Lin Khaw

\r\n\t\t\t\tSoh Wee Mia Wilson

\r\n\t\t\t\tAmos Wong

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\r\nGroup 8
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\r\n\t\t\t\tEugene Sing Jun Jie

\r\n\t\t\t\tLee Wei Zhi Jonathan

\r\n\t\t\t\tLee Yee Teng

\r\n\t\t\t\tLi Yinan

\r\n\t\t\t\tYan Peiyan

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\r\nGroup 9
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\r\n\t\t\t\tA Karthik Nachiappa

\r\n\t\t\t\tMalcolm Lee Wen Jie

\r\n\t\t\t\tThaddeus Tan Woon Siang

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\r\nGroup 10
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\r\n\t\t\t\tCheng Hang

\r\n\t\t\t\tDai Hailang

\r\n\t\t\t\tVoon Soo Yin

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\r\nGroup 11
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\r\n\t\t\t\tDanny Christian

\r\n\t\t\t\tEsther Ong Yu-Mei

\r\n\t\t\t\tShi Limin

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\r\nGroup 12
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\r\n\t\t\t\tCham Yan Yun Kimberley

\r\n\t\t\t\tWee Tiam Tiong Warren

\r\n\t\t\t\tZhao Naiying

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\r\nGroup 13
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\r\n\t\t\t\tNg Ren Zhi

\r\n\t\t\t\tTong Yao

\r\n\t\t\t\tV Narendar Nag

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\r\nGroup 14
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\r\n\t\t\t\tArnav Agarwal

\r\n\t\t\t\tElwin Yunaputra Kosman

\r\n\t\t\t\tVasudev Trivedi

\n\t\t\t\tEG3301 DCP Project
\n\t\t\t\tSemester	\n\t\t\t\tWeek	\n\t\t\t\tAgenda	\n\t\t\t\tMilestones / Target Deliverables
\n\t\t\t\tSemester 1 \n\t\t\t\t(AY14/15, Sem2, Jan-Apr 2015)	\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tModule Briefing \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t(EA, Wednesday 14/1, 6-7pm) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t‘Start Right by Being Safe’ by DCP Safety Committee \n\t\t\t\t\t(EA, Wednesday 14/1, 7-9pm) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t2 to 6*	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tLectures on Design Methods \n\t\t\t\t(EA, Wednesdays 21&28/1, 4&11/2, 6-9 pm) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tProject Work** – Problem Understanding and Project Clarification \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tEnd of Week 6: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t- Problem Description \n\t\t\t\t\t- Problem Statement \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t- Design Specification \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t7 to 9*	\n\t\t\t\tProject Work** – Concept Generation & Evaluation	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tEnd of Week 9: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t- Function Analysis \n\t\t\t\t\t- Concept Generation \n\t\t\t\t\t- Concept Selection \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t10 to 12*	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tProject Work** – Iterative improvements of Designs / Prototypes \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\tMid-Module Presentation / Report	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tEnd of Week 12: \n\t\t\t\t- Detail Design (1) \n\t\t\t\t- Prototyping (1) \n\t\t\t\t- Interim Report \n\t\t\t\t- Interim Presentation (Poster) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tSemester 2 \n\t\t\t\t( AY15/16, Sem1, Aug-Nov 2015)	\n\t\t\t\t1 to 4*	\n\t\t\t\tProject Work** – Iterative improvements of Designs / Prototypes	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tEnd of Week 4: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t- Detail Design (2) \n\t\t\t\t\t- Prototyping (2) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5 to 8*	\n\t\t\t\tProject Work** – Iterative improvements of Designs / Prototypes	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tEnd of Week 8: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t- Detail Design (3) \n\t\t\t\t\t- Prototyping (3) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9 to 11	\n\t\t\t\tProject Work** – Wrapping Up	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tEnd of Week 11: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t- Final Report \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\tFinal Module Presentation	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tEnd of Week 12: \n\t\t\t\t- Final Presentations \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t* Regular tools workshop will be conducted to instill selected fabrication skills (3D Printing, Laser Cutting & Etching, Soldering techniques, Hand tools, etc.) in students to enhance their prototyping work. Students are to sign up after receiving calls for attendance (links to sign-up page will be sent together with the call). \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t** Group project work will take place throughout the week. Project groups are to ensure regular contact with supervisors through regular meetings and discussions. \n\t\t\t\t

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Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E \r\n
A: no. of lecture hours per week \r\n
B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
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\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 19-i-2015	\n\t\t\t\tThe grammatical system and change. (Read Graddol 2007, pp. 56–59, skim through Ch. 6)	\n\t\t\t\tnil
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 26-i-2015	\n\t\t\t\tThe sound system and change. (Skim through Graddol 2007, Ch. 5)	\n\t\t\t\t1 Spelling and Grammar
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 2-ii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tVocabulary and change. (Read Jackson & Amvela, Ch. 2)	\n\t\t\t\t2 Phonology
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 9-ii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tReasons for change. (Read Graddol 2007, pp. 61–64; 179–188; 229–232)	\n\t\t\t\t3 Vocabulary
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 16-ii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tVideo: ‘The Mother Tongue’. Indo-European: the beginnings of English. (Read Barber, The English Language, Ch. 3)	\n\t\t\t\t4 Reasons for change
\n\t\t\t\t–	\n\t\t\t\tMid-term break (21-ii-2015–1-iii-2015) \n\t\t\t\tFilm screening of Much Ado About Nothing (details to follow)
\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 3-iii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tClass test. Old English. (Read Graddol 2007, pp. 40–50, 74–77)	\n\t\t\t\t5 The Beginnings
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 9-iii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tMiddle English and Early Modern English. (Read Graddol 2007 pp. 64–73) [E-learning week: watch out for details later]	\n\t\t\t\tNO TUTORIALS
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 16-iii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tStandardisation and the development of academic writing. (Go through Graddol 2007, Ch. 3)	\n\t\t\t\t6 External and internal history
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 23-iii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tEssay due 23-iii-2015. The development of American English. Video. (Read Graddol 2007, pp. 132–148) Alternatively, watch The Adventure of English – English in America on youtube.	\n\t\t\t\t7 Standardisation
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 30-iii-2015	\n\t\t\t\tThe rise of the non-Anglo Englishes. (Read Crystal, English as a Global Language, Ch. 2; skim through Graddol 2007, Ch. 1; pp. 222–223; 149–152)	\n\t\t\t\t8 Presentations I
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 6-iv-2015	\n\t\t\t\tGlobal English. (Read Crystal, English as a Global Language, Ch. 4)	\n\t\t\t\t9 Presentations II
\n\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\tMonday, 13-iv-2015	\n\t\t\t\tOverview, revision and discussion of the examination	\n\t\t\t\t10 Non-Anglo Englishes
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tRevision week (20–24-iv-2015)
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\n\t·         changes in the writing, sound, vocabulary and grammatical systems of English
\n\t·         processes of language change, including language contact
\n\t·         standardisation and linguistic prescription in history and today
\n\t·         the earlier history of English
\n\t·         English spread through settlement: English in the USA
\n\t·         English spread through colonisation: English in Singapore
\n\t·         English as a global language
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\r\n\t David Crystal, Dick Leith and Joan Swann (1996), English: History, Diversity and Change (London: OU/Routledge)
\r\n\tBarber, Charles (1993), The English Language: A Historical Introduction, 2nd edn (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
\r\n\tCrystal, David (1995), The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
\r\n\tCrystal, David (1997), English as a Global Language (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press)
\r\n\tHoward, Jackson and Etienne Zé Amvela (2000), Words, Meaning and Vocabulary (London: Cassell)
\r\n\tWatts, Richard and Peter Trudgill (2001), Alternative histories of English (London: Routledge)
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\nEl3880E
\nAY2013/2014, Term 1
\nThursday, 1 to 4pm, AS4-0206
\n
\nInstructor: Stephanie Lo-Philip
\nContact: ellv23@nus.edu.sg
\n
\nCourse overview & objectives: Welcome to the exciting and dynamic field of second language learning! This course will introduce you to a wide range of approaches, theories and areas of research. We will cover cognitive, sociocultural and ecological theories that have been influential in the field. You will be encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, to reflect upon your own personal language learning experiences, and to gain new, grounded insights from various required activities within and outside of the classroom.
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\nRequired texts: Lightbown, P. M., & Spada, N. (2006). How languages are learned (3rd ed.). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press (available online). All other articles are also available for downloading.
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\nGrading:
\n20%     Participation
\n80%     Language Journals (see below for the exact breakdown)
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\nParticipation: You are expected to come to class having completed the readings and ready to engage in class. Come in with questions, critiques and other thoughts you may have. Your participation is crucial to the intellectual development of the class.
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\nIndividual Language Journals
\nAssignment 1: Language learning history (10%)
\nTrace your own language learning history and describe your family’s language use back to your grandparents’ generation. How has your language(s) changed over the years? Feel free to include any details that you felt were relevant (e.g., context of language learning, did you learn to read and write? who did you learn the language from? purpose of learning the language, types of skills you have in that language). Write your reflections in a no more than 500 word essay.
\n
\nAssignment 2: Language learner interview (15%)
\nCome up with a list of 10 questions that you are interested in asking a second language learner. Conduct a 20 to 30 minute interview with the learner. Write-up and comment on your findings in a no more than 600 word essay.
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\nAssignment 3: Classroom observation (25%)
\nObserve a university-level language classroom (e.g., foreign language, mother tongue, bilingual, etc) for approximately 30mins. Record field notes and submit a write-up of results and commentary in a no more than 750 word essay. Note that you have the option of doing this assignment with a partner. If you work in pairs, you are allowed to have 1500 words total for your report (750 words per person). (TIP: L&S Ch 5 has some good suggestions for how to observe a classroom)
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\nAssignment 4: Visit to a pre-K, primary or secondary school (30%)
\nThe goal of this group (3-4 members) assignment is for you to visit facilities, classes and talk to parents, program directors, teachers and students. Write your observations and conversations in a report. Each member may write no more than 750 words.
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\nPlease NOTE: Email your reports to me. Put the assignment number first, followed by your name(s) in the title of your file: e.g., Assignment 1_Stephanie Lo, Leslie Philip, Lam Miu Fan.doc.
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\nAugust 15       Week 1: Introduction & overview of SLL
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\nPart 1: Cognitive aspects of second language learning
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\nAugust 22       Week 2: Early childhood language learning
\n-       L&S Ch 1
\n-       In class video: Secret of a wild child
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\nAssignment 1: Language learning history due
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\nAugust 29       Week 3: Adolescent & adulthood language learning
\n-       L&S Ch 2
\n-       In class activity: Interview your classmates on their language learning experiences.
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\nSupplementary Reading
\n-       Swain, M. (2005). Three functions of output in second language learning. In G. Cook & B. Seidlhofer (Eds.), Principle and practice in applied linguistics. Oxford: OUP
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\nSept 5             Week 4: Learner characteristics & language learning
\n-       L&S Ch 3
\n
\nSupplementary Reading
\n-       Dörnyei, Z. New themes and approaches in second language motivation research. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 21, 43-59.
\n-       Gardner, R. C. (1988) Attitudes and motivation. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 9, 135-148
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\nSept 12           Week 5: Learner Language
\n-       L&S Ch 4
\n-       Sharing of assignment 2
\n-       In class video: Nicaraguan deaf children
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\nAssignment 2: Language learning interview due
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\nPart 2: Sociocultural aspects of second language learning
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\nSept 19           Week 6: Sociocultural contexts of language learning
\n-       Firth, A., & Wagner, J. (1997). On discourse, communication, and (some) fundamental concepts in SLA research. The Modern Language Journal, 81(3), 285-300
\n
\nSupplemental reading:
\n-       Hymes, D. (1972). On communicative competence. In J. B. Pride & J. Holmes (Eds.), Sociolinguistics: Selected readings (pp. 269-293). Harmondsworth: Penguin Books.
\n-       Larsen-Freeman, D. (2002). Language acquisition and language use from a chaos/complexity theory perspective. In C. Kramsch (Ed.), Language acquisition and language socialization (pp. 33-46). London: Continuum
\n-       Lemke, J. L. (1993). Discourse, dynamics, and social change. Cultural Dynamics, 6(1), 243-275.
\n-       van Lier, L. (2004). The ecology and semiotics of language learning: A sociocultural perspective. Norwell, MA: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
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\nRECESS: September 21-29
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\nOctober 3       Week 7: Second language learning & identity
\n-       Peirce, B. N. (1995). Social identity, investment, and language learning. TESOL Quarterly, 29(1), 9-31
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\nSupplemental reading:
\n-       Block, D. (2007). Second language identities. London: Continuum
\n-       McKay, S. L., & Wong, S.-L. C. (1996). Multiple discourses, multiple identities: Investment and agency in second-language learning among Chinese adolescent immigrant students. Harvard Educational Review, 66(3), 577-608
\n-       Pavlenko, A., & Lantolf, J. (2000). Second language learning as participation and the (re)construction of selves. In J. Lantolf (Ed.), Sociocultural theory and second language learning (pp. 155-177). NY: OUP
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\nOctober 10     Week 8: Second language socialization & communities
\n-       Kanno, Y., & Norton, B. (2003). Imagined communities and educational possibilities: Introduction. Journal of Language, Identity and Education, 2(4), 241-249.
\n-       Duff, P. (2007). Second language socialization as sociocultural theory: Insights and issues. Language Teaching, 40, 309-319
\n-       Linguistics and Education, 11(2), 119-140
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\nSupplementary reading
\n-       Dagenais, D. (2003). Accessing imagined communities through multilingualism and immersion education. Journal of Language, Identity and Education, 2(4), 269-283
\n-       Kanno, Y. (2003). Imagined communities, school visions, and the education of bilingual students in Japan. Journal of Language, Identity and Education, 2(4), 285-300.
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\nOctober 17     Week 9: Second language learning & Power
\n-       Lantolf, J., & Genung, P. B. (2002). "I'd rather switch than fight": An activity-theoretic study of power, success, and failure in a foreign language classroom. In C. Kramsch (Ed.), Language acquisition and language socialization: Ecological perspectives (pp. 175-196). London: Continuum
\n-       In class video: Cross-talk
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\nSupplemental reading:
\n-       Canagarajah, S. A. (1993). Critical ethnography of a Sri Lankan classroom: Ambiguities in student opposition to reproduction through ESOL. TESOL Quarterly, 27(4), 601-626.
\n-       Chen, X. (2010). Identity construction and negotiation within and across school communities: The case of one English-as-a-New-Language (ENL) Student. Journal of Language, Identity and Education, 9(3), 163-179.
\n-       Lin, A. M. Y. (2005). Critical, transdisciplinary perspectives on language-in-education policy and practice in postcolonial contexts: The case of Hong Kong. In A. M. Y. Lin & P. Martin (Eds.), Decolonisation, globalisation: Language-in-education policy and practice (pp. 38-54). Clevedon, U.K.: Multilingual Matters.
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\nAssignment 3: Classroom observation due
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\nPart 3: Other issues in second language learning
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\nOctober 24     Week 10: Language & technology
\n-       Wong, L.-H., Chin, C.-K., Tan, C.-L., & Liu, M. (2010). Students' personal and social meaning making in a Chinese idiom mobile learning environment. Educational Technology & Society, 13(4), 15-26
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\nNote: For this class, you will need to find a language learning app, website or software to show your classmates
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\nSupplementary Reading
\n-       Lam, W. S. E. (2000). L2 literacy and the design of self: A case study of a teenager writing on the internet. TESOL Quarterly, 34(3), 457-482.
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\nOctober 31     Week 11: Study abroad contexts
\n-       Freed, B. F. (1998). An overview of issues and research in language learning in a study abroad setting. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of study Abroad, 4, 31-60
\n-       Polanyi, L. (1995). Language learning and living abroad: Stories from the field. In B. Freed (Ed.), Second language acquisition in a study abroad context (pp. 271-292). Amsterdam: John Benjamins.
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\nSupplemental reading:
\n-       Churchill, E., & DuFon, M. A. (2006). Evolving threads in study abroad research. In M. A. DuFon & E. Churchill (Eds.), Language learners in study abroad contexts (pp. 1-27). Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.
\n-       Kinginger, C. (2004). Alice doesn't live here anymore: Foreign language learning and identity reconstruction. In A. Pavlenko & A. Blackledge (Eds.), Negotiation of identities in multilingual contexts (pp. 219-242). Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.
\n-       Siegal, M. (1995). Individual differences and study abroad: Women learning Japanese in Japan. In B. Freed (Ed.), Second language acquisition in a study abroad context (pp. 225-244). Amsterdam: John Benjamins
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\nNov 7 Week 12: Heritage language learning
\n-       Tse, L. (2001). Resisting and reversing language shift: Heritage-language resilience among U.S. native biliterates. Harvard Educational Review, 71(4), 677-709.
\n-       Valdés, G. (2005). Bilingualism, heritage language learners, and SLA research: Opportunities lost or seized? The Modern Language Journal, 89(3), 410-426
\n-       In class activity: preparation & planning for school visits
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\nSupplemental reading
\n-       Kondo-Brown, K. (2010). Curriculum development for advancing heritage language competence: Recent research, current practices, and a future agenda. Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 30, 24-41.
\n-       Lee, J. S. (2005). Through the learners' eyes: Reconceptualizing the heritage and non-heritage learner of the less commonly taught languages. Foreign Language Annals, 38(4), 554-567.
\n-       Lo-Philip, S. (2010). Towards a theoretical framework of heritage language literacy and identity processes. Linguistics and Education, 21, 282-297.
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\nNov 14                        Week 13: Screening of ‘Speaking in Tongues’ & Wrap-up
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\nAssignment 4 due: School visit due
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\nHave a nice term break!
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\r\n\t\tAcquire some familiarity with the classical and biblical traditions
\r\n\t\tBe able to compare the classical and biblical worldviews
\r\n\t\tBe able to assess the inter-relation of these two central traditions within Western culture

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\r\nHomer The Odyssey
\r\nSophocles Oedipus the King
\r\nThe book of Genesis and the gospel of John from the Bible
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\r\nFor some weeks, short poems or texts that have been influenced by the primary texts above will also be assigned.
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\r\nThese are the books that students must purchase:
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\r\n*Homer The Odyssey. Translated by Robert Fitzgerald. (Vintage)
\r\n*Sophocles The Three Theban Plays. Translated by Robert Fagles. (Penguin)
\r\nThe Holy Bible -- ESV (English Standard Version). Note: The ESV Bible is readily available online, and also as an app which can be downloaded onto your iPhone or Android phone.
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\r\n*The EN2201 Course Pack which contains other primary and secondary readings.
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\r\nPlease note: As translations of The Odyssey vary greatly, students are required to use only Robert Fitzgerald's translation of the text in class. For Sophocles' Oedipus the King and the Bible, the translations given above are recommended but students can use other translations.
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\r\nThe books marked with an asterisk (*) are on sale at the Forum Co-Op Bookstore.
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\r\nStudents may also purchase the books online from http://www.bookdepository.com/. Bookdepository.com ships book purchases for free and takes about 3 weeks to deliver their orders to Singapore. From my last check, you can buy a copy of the Odyssey for $13.34 (see http://www.bookdepository.com/Odyssey-Homer/9780099511687) and a copy of Oedipus the King for $14.52 (see http://www.bookdepository.com/Three-Theban-Plays-Sophocles/9780140444254). You can also buy the ESV Bible for $13.97 (see http://www.bookdepository.com/Holy-Bible%3A-English-Standard-Version-%28ESV%29-Anglicised-Blue-Gift-Award-Edition-Collins-Anglicised-ESV-Bible/9780007466023).
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\r\nThe Classical Greek Tradition
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\r\nWeek 1
\r\nIntroduction
\r\nMatthew Arnold "Hebraism and Hellenism" (from Culture and Anarchy).
\r\nTennyson "Ulysses."
\r\nHaim Grui "Odysseus."
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\r\nWeek 2
\r\nHomer The Odyssey Books 1-8.
\r\nFocus: The Proem, the Telemachy, Book 5, Phaeacian civilization (Books 7-8), and the epic genre.\r\n

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\r\n\tTheorists of the epic:
\r\n\tGeorg Lukacs Theory of the Novel (excerpts)

\r\nMikhail Bakhtin "Epic and Novel" (excerpt)
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\r\nWeek 3
\r\nHomer The Odyssey Books 9-13, Book 14:1-335, Book 15:1-120 and 601-80.
\r\nFocus: Odysseus' heroism (in Book 9), the Lotus Eaters, Cyclops, Circe, Hades, Sirens, Scylla and Charybdis, Helios' Cattle, Odysseus' encounter with Athena (in Book 13).
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\r\nWeek 4
\r\nHomer The Odyssey Books 16-23, Book 24:231-614.
\r\nFocus: Odysseus and Penelope's re-encounters (in Books 19 and 23), Odysseus' scar and the Auerbach reading, Odyseus' homecoming.
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\r\nErich Auerbach "Odyssesus' Scar" (read 3-12 only). This reading is required.
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\r\nWeek 5
\r\nSophocles Oedipus the King
\r\nAristotle Poetics (short excerpt given as handout in class).
\r\nThe full text of the Poetics is available online: http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/poetics.mb.txt
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\r\nWeek 6
\r\nNo class due to Chinese New Year (Public Holiday)
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\r\nMidterm Break
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\r\nThe Bible
\r\nThe Old Testament: Genesis
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\r\nWeek 7
\r\nGenesis 1-11 (skim Gen 10).
\r\nThe creation story, the second creation story, the creation of Eve, the Fall of Man, Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, Noah and his sons, the tower of Babel.
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\r\nWeek 8
\r\nGenesis 12-23
\r\nThe story of Abraham.
\r\n(e-learning week)
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\r\nWeek 9
\r\nGenesis 24-36
\r\nThe story of Jacob.
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\r\nWeek 10
\r\nGenesis 37-50
\r\nThe story of Joseph.
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\r\nWeek 11
\r\nNo class due to Good Friday (Public Holiday).
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\r\nThe Bible
\r\nThe New Testament: John
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\r\nWeek 12
\r\nJohn 1-12
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\r\nWeek 13
\r\nJohn 13-21
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\r\nA final essay (30%)
\r\nTutorial participation (20%)
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\r\nThere will be a final exam that is 30% of the module grade. The final exam is open-book, and you can bring all your study materials into the exam hall. These include, for example, the primary texts, course notes, notes photocopied from library books or printed from the internet, etc. You can also make markings in your primary texts.
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\r\nAlso, do be aware that there are other readings not listed here that are available in the Library's RBR. Go to LINC and check out the RBR collection for EN2201.
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\r\nReadings marked with (**) are basic and required readings. Start with these readings.
\r\nReadings marked with (**) are highly recommended.
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\r\nCR = Course Reader     RBR = Central Library's Recommended Books Room
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\r\nOn epic
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\r\n**J. B. Hainsworth "What is an epic?" from The Idea of Epic. CR.
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\r\n**Definitions of "epic" and "epic simile" from M. H. Abrams A Glossary of Literary Terms. CR.
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\r\nThe Odyssey
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\r\n**Henry Power Homer’s Odyssey 1-4, 12-19. CR.
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\r\n**Katherine Callen King Ancient Epic. See pp. 1-7 (introduction to the epic) and Chapter 4 (on the Odyssey). This reading is available as an e-book on LINC. Please go to LINC to download the relevant sections. Note: Chapter 4 is also in your Course Reader.
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\r\n**H.D. F. Kitto “The Odyssey: The Exclusion of Surprise.” CR.
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\r\n**Seth L. Schein "Introduction" from Reading the Odyssey: Selected Interpretive Essays. CR.
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\r\n**Erich Auerbach “Odysseus’ Scar” from Mimesis. CR. Note: This reading gives an implicit theory of Homeric epic.
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\r\n**Beth Cohen (ed.) The Distaff Side: Representing the Female in Homer's Odyssey. RBR. Contains readings on gender and the female characters in the Odyssey. One essay (by Seth Schein) from this collection is in your Course Reader.
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\r\nAlbert Cook “The Man of Many Turns.” (Download from IVLE e-reserve.)
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\r\nCharles Rowan Beye. Chapter on "The Odyssey" from The Iliad, the Odyssey and the Epic Tradition. (Download from the IVLE e-reserve. This reading is recommended. It gives a good introduction to the main ideas of the poem.)
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\r\n**Harold Bloom (ed.) Homer's The Odyssey. This collection of essays contains many good readings on the Odyssey. Highly Recommended. RBR.
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\r\nAlbert Cook (ed. and trans.) The Odyssey. Contains a sourcebook of critical essays on the Odyssey. RBR.
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\r\nOedipus the King
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\r\n**Charles Segal Oedipus Tyrannus: Tragic Heroism and the Limits of Knowledge 15-8, 36-7, 39-43. CR.
\r\n**Charles Segal Oedipus Tyrannus: Tragic Heroism and the Limits of Knowledge is highly recommended. The book gives a detailed and comprehensive discussion of the entire play. RBR.
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\r\n**Simon Goldhill Reading Greek Tragedy 75-8 and Chapter 8 “Blindness and Insight” 205-21. CR.
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\r\n**Francis Ferguson “Oedipus: Ritual and Play” from Twentieth Century Interpretations of Oedipus Rex 57-62. CR.
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\r\n**Bernard Knox “The Last Scene” from Twentieth Century Interpretations of Oedipus Rex 90-8. CR.
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\r\n**Oliver Taplin “Emotion and Meaning in Greek Tragedy” from Oxford Readings in Greek Tragedy 1-12. This reading focuses on the genre of tragedy. CR.
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\r\n**Jennifer Wallace “Chapter 1: Approaching the Subject” from The Cambridge Introduction to Tragedy 1-9. CR.
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\r\n**Michael O'Brien ed. Twentieth Century Interpretations of Oedipus Rex. Many useful essays in this collection. RBR.
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\r\nThe Bible (These are some general references. For specific readings, see below.)
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\r\nDavid Jasper and Stephen Prickett (eds.) The Bible and Literature: A Reader (in the RBR)
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\r\nJohn B. Gabel et al. The Bible as Literature: An Introduction 3rd ed. (in the RBR)
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\r\nGeneral Introduction to the Bible
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\r\n**John B. Gabel et al. "The Bible as Literature" from The Bible as Literature: An Introduction (in the Course Reader) This is a required reading.
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\r\nGeneral Introduction to Genesis
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\r\n**Leon R. Kass The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis. This is a very good and accessible reading on Genesis. Readings from the Introduction, Chapters 1, 2 and 14 are required and are in your Course Reader. This book contains accessible and useful readings on virtually all the stories and episodes in Genesis. It is highly recommended. For instance, if you like to read up on the tower of Babel, you can refer to Chapter 8. If you like to read up on Abraham, you can refer to Chapters 9, 10 and 11.
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\r\n**J. P. Fokkelman "Genesis" from The Literary Guide to the Bible. (in the Course Reader) This is a required reading.
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\r\n[Below is a list of readings for the specific sections of Genesis. The readings that are especially recommended are marked by an asterisk (*).]
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\r\nThe Creation Story
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\r\n**Robert Alter “Composite Artistry: P and J” in Genesis ed. Harold Bloom. 49-55. (In your Course Reader. This is a required reading.)
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\r\n**Leon R. Kass The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis. Chapter 1. (See excerpt in your Course Reader. This excerpt is a required reading.)
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\r\nDavid Jasper and Stephen Prickett “The Creation” in The Bible and Literature. 65-73. (in the RBR)
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\r\nThe Fall
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\r\n**Leon R. Kass The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis. Chapters 2 and 3. (See excerpt in your Course Reader. This excerpt is a required reading.)
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\r\n*Martin Buber “The Tree of Knowledge: Genesis 3” in Genesis ed. Harold Bloom. 43-8. (in the RBR)
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\r\nLeo Strauss “The Beginning of the Bible and Its Greek Counterparts” in Genesis ed. Harold Bloom. 23-42. If you are pressed for time, read only 25-38. (in the RBR)
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\r\nDavid Jasper and Stephen Prickett “The Fall” in The Bible and Literature. 94-100. (in the RBR)
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\r\n*Elaine Pagels.  "Introduction" from Adam, Eve, and the Serpent. xviii-xxviii. (Download from the IVLE). This is a short reading that looks at how Gen 1-3 have been interpreted differently in different periods and also underscores how Gen 1-3 has shaped many of the key ideas of Western culture, e.g. the idea that all men are equal and have equal rights; the infinite value of every person.
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\r\nThe Abraham Cycle (Gen 12-25)
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\r\n**Erich Auerbach “The Sacrifice of Isaac” in Genesis ed. Harold Bloom. 11-5. (Actually, the full chapter is the essay “Odysseus’ Scar” which we have encountered. Re-read this chapter now with a greater focus on the Abrahman story and what Auerbach says about the representation of the Old Testament God.) (in the Course Reader)
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\r\n*Leon R. Kass The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis. Chapters 9-11.
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\r\n*David Jasper and Stephen Prickett “The Sacrifice of Isaac” in The Bible and Literature. 110-22. (in the Course Reader)
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\r\nOn the Wooing of Rebecca
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\r\nMeir Sternberg "The Wooing of Rebekah" in Genesis ed. Harold Bloom. 111-33. (in the RBR)
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\r\nThe Jacob Cycle (Gen 25-36)
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\r\n**Robert Alter The Art of Biblical Narrative 41-6. (On Jacon and Esau.) [required]   (download from the IVLE e-reserve)
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\r\n**Robert Alter The Art of Biblical Narrative 51-6. (On the well scene in the Abraham and Jacob stories.)   [required] (download from the IVLE e-reserve)
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\r\n*Leon R. Kass The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis. Chapters 14-16.
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\r\nDavid Jasper and Stephen Prickett “Jacob and Esau” in The Bible and Literature. 123-9. (in the RBR)
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\r\nDavid Jasper and Stephen Prickett “Wrestling Jacob” in The Bible and Literature. 134-8. (in the RBR)
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\r\nThe Joseph Cycle (Gen 37-50)
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\r\n**Robert Alter "Narration and Knowledge" from The Art of Biblical Narrative 155-77 (on the Joseph story) (in the Course Reader)
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\r\n*Leon R. Kass The Beginning of Wisdom: Reading Genesis. Chapters 18-19.
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\r\nRobert Alter The Art of Biblical Narrative 1-12. (On the story of Tamar and Judah; Gen 38) (in the RBR)
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\r\nJames S. Ackerman “Joseph, Judah, and Jacob” in Genesis ed. Harold Bloom. 87-109. (in the RBR)
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\r\nGospel of John
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\r\n**"John Gabel et al. "The Gospels" from The Bible as Literature 209-29. Provides a general introduction to the genre of the "gospel." If you are short on time, you can skim pp. 215-6 on "Literary Genres" and pp. 218-25 which outlines the other 3 gospels. (This is a required reading. It is in your Course Reader.)
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\r\n**Sandra M. Schneiders. Written That You May Believe: Encountering Jesus in the Fourth Gospel. This is an excellent, accessible (and yet profound) reading on John. Excerpts from Chapters 1, 2 and 3 are required and are in your Course Reader. Chapter 4 titled "Symbolism in the Fourth Gospel" is recommended. If you are interested in the question of gender, you may find useful Chapter 6 titled "Women in the Fourth Gospel."
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\r\n**Frank Kermode "John" from The Literary Guide to the Bible 440-65. This is an excellent reading on John. (It is required and in your Course Reader. However, you may want to read the Schneiders reading above first as it is more accessible.)
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\r\nR. Alan Culpepper. Anatomy of the Fourth Gospel: A Study in Literary Design. Excerpts from this text are in your Course Reader. These excerpts provide a plot summary of John and useful discussion of some of the characters in John. This is a suggested reading and not a required reading.
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\r\nBible commentaries for John:
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\r\n*Commentary on the gospel of John by W. Hall Harris [recommended!]
\r\nhttp://bible.org/series/commentary-gospel-john
\r\nContains useful and insightful points but you need to sift through detailed material.
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\r\nThe IVP New Testament Commentary Series:
\r\nhttp://www.biblegateway.com/resources/ivp-nt/toc/
\r\nA clear and readable commentary.
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\n Obviously sharpness of commentary is good, but I also take into account honest attempt to think things through and process, i.e. effort. So you shouldn't feel that only brightness is rewarded, as I reward effort as well. Third, an attempt to engage classmates, help develop their ideas, etc. is also important. I will be marking from 1-20. Those who participate intelligently may expect to score well. Those who insist on not talking at all, may expect not to take home a safe percentage - this semester, I am prepared to give 1 out of 20 for no contribution at all. 5% of that will be for a group presentation on Possession.
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\n50% Essays - there will be two written assignments, one short (about 1000-1500 words, and one longer, about 2000-3000 words.   First assignment counts for 20%. Second assignment counts for 30%
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\nThe first is due in by the Monday of the reading week and the second by the Monday of Week 12. Deadline is noon.   If you are going to be out of Singapore for Chinese New Year, you may give me the essay earlier. Essays are to be submitted in hard copy, to me personally, or in my mailbox on the 6th floor (mailbox has my name on it). All essays have to come with a cover sheet saying you have not used any secondary material, have understood the university's rules on plagiarism, and affirm your essay to be free of it. Sign on the sheet. If you are for some reason running late (for a good reason as opposed to 'I woke up late', send the essay in soft copy to prove its existence by 12 noon and the hard copy asap (same day, by 5, to escape penalty).
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\n30% Test - this will be held in the Saturday of either week 12/13 for all seminar groups at the same time. I will discuss this with all groups, to see which week is preferred.
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\r\nSemester 2, 2014-15.
\r\nWednesdays, 12:00-15:00. AS/ 6/0214
\r\nMeetings by Appointment
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\r\nInstructor: Dr. Tania Roy
\r\nOffice AS 5/5/07
\r\nellrt@nus.edu.sg
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\r\nOverview: Since its articulation at the turn of the twentieth century, psychoanalysis has claimed a privileged relation to literature. Many of its foundational concepts (such as ‘the Oedipus complex’, ‘narcissism’ or ‘the uncanny’) sprang from Freud’s life-long engagement with literature. Accordingly, the application of psychoanalytic concepts to the interpretation of literary works will be an important part of our approach. In our evaluation of theortical texts, and in our consideration of their uses (and limits) for reading literature, we will identify the plural, and, indeed, often contradictory desires that make up literary discourse in particular; and the production of meaning in culture and society, more generally.
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\r\nBeyond training students in the uses of theory for literary study, the course invites students to consider closely, the central proposition of the various traditions of psychoanalysis covered here -- namely, that the unconscious desires of the individual, the proper object of psychoanalytic interpretation, and literature operate in similar ways. That is, both participate in a shared ‘poetics’ -- following literary critic Shoshana Felman, we might say that literature is the double, or other face of psychoanalysis.
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\r\nNote on Readings: all excerpted materials from texts will be photocopied in master-copies, and left for your use on the shelf designated for our class, outside the Main Office (AS5, 6 ^thfloor; a week before the scheduled seminar discussion. All texts are available on reserve in hardcopy, from the library). Wherever copyrights permit, materials will be uploaded to the website’s ‘Workbin’.
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\r\nWeek 1. 14/1 Introduction and Administration
\r\nRead before coming to class (We will return to a close discussion of this reading in the context of the following seminar. Note that there may be different editions of the Peter Gay’s Freud Reader: so look in the Table of Contents to locate the appropriate page numbers for the selections listed here).
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\r\nFrom the Freud Reader, ed. Peter Gay:
\r\n‘Letters to Fliess’ p. 111-116.
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\r\nThe Interpretation of Dreams: 129-142
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\r\nWeek 2. 21/1
\r\nOn Dreams (ed. Gay) 142-72
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\r\n‘The Material and Sources of Dreams’ (Basic Writings p 208-212 ed. Brill; handout)
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\r\nRecommended for weeks 1 and 2: Kahane, Claire. (1995). Passions of the voice : hysteria, narrative, and the figure of the speaking woman, 1850-1915. Chapt. 1 History/Hysteria: A Glance Backward . pp. 1-13 (e-reserves)
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\r\nWeek 3 28/1
\r\n ‘Subtleties of a Parapraxis’ (p, 313-315, in Collected Writings, Vol. photocopy will be provided)
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\r\n‘Repression’ from Intro. Lectures: ‘The Unconscious’ from Intro. Lectures ; ‘The Dissolution of the Oedipus Complex’ in On Sexuality ed. Gay 568- 572, 572-584, 661-666
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\r\nWeek 4. 04/2
\r\nFreud, ‘The Uncanny’.
\r\nPoe: William Wilson
\r\n‘Remembering, Repeating and Working Through’, ‘The Dynamics of Transference’. (to be provided/see workbin)
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\r\nWeek 5. 11/2
\r\nMary Braddon: Lady Audley’s Secret
\r\nLynn M. Voskuil, ‘Acts of Madness: Lady Audley and the Meanings of Victorian Femininity’ (to be provided/ see ‘workbin’)
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\r\nWeek 6. 18/2
\r\nMIDTERM Exercise I: (self-timed openbook; take home). Due in Class
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\r\nLacan: ‘Agency of the Letter in the Unconscious’, and excerpts from ‘The Symbolic Order’, in The Four Fundamental Concepts of Psycho-Analysis .
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\r\nMID-TERM RECESS: 21^st February - 1^st of March
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\r\nWeek 7. 04/3
\r\nPrevious discussion cont.
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\r\nLacan: ‘The Mirror Stage’
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\r\nWeek 8. 11/3 E-Learning Week
\r\nExercise will be announced
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\r\nWeek 9. 18/3
\r\nHenry James: ‘The Turn of the Screw’
\r\nShoshana Felman, ‘Madness and the Risks of Practice: Henry James (Turning the Screw of Interpretation)’, from Writing and Madness (e-reserves)
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\r\nReserve: Introduction from the Norton Critical Edition of ‘Turn of the Screw’ (supplementary)
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\r\nWeek 10. 25/3 NO PRESENTATIONS
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\r\nSECOND MIDTERM -- Part i: identification exercise in class
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\r\nLacan: Seminar on The Purloined Letter: (group exercises)
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\r\nWeek 11. 01/4 No Class
\r\nWatch Vertigo
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\r\nSubmit Midterm Part ii. Short essay (4 pages -- to be uploaded) by Friday 3^rd, 5 pm
\r\nI will not accept late submissions for this part of the mid-term. The essay requirement is short; you have no meeting in the previous week; and the deadline is strictly stipulated to help you organize your time in order to pay full attention to new readings/topic from Freud, for class-discussion next time.
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\r\nWeek 12. 08/4
\r\nFreud -- ‘Mourning and Melancholia’, ‘The Splitting of the Ego and the Id’ (e-reserves)
\r\n‘Beyond the Pleasure Principle’ ed. Gay p. 594);
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\r\nRead closely – follow my annotations below
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\r\n594-7; 608-09 analysis of shock
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\r\n599-601; 611 child's play
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\r\n602-3 the compulsion to repeat (think about the short essay on Remembering, Repeating, Working-through)
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\r\n608--9; 614 (:"germ cells" 612-616 -- a strange biologistic way of talking about human being and human perception as if the human being can only be described as a 'life-form' according to responses to "stimuli")
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\r\n620 - 621 -- 'love' and the instinct of eros (think along with Mourning and Melancholia);
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\r\nsee references to 'narcissism; also 'primary masochism'
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\r\n622-623; again, the metaphor of the human as a zoological 'species' , and the reference to Aristophanes 'comic' account of the origins of love.
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\r\nDiscussion of Hitchcock’s Vertigo
\r\nSupplementary: Zizek, S. How the Non-duped Err’, excerpted from Section II: One Can Never Know too much about Hitchcock of   Looking Awry: An Introduction to Jacques Lacan through Popular Culture (e-reserves)
\r\nFRIDAY 10^th APRIL – Make-up Class Attendance is compulsory and will be marked. Please let me know ahead of time if you have conflicted class-room commitments so that we can arrange a meeting.
\r\nJ. Kristeva: ‘Stabat Mater’ in Desire in Language ;   ‘Motherhood According to Bellini’ in Tales of Love;
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\r\n ‘An Essay on Abjection’ in Powers of Horror . (e-reserves)\\
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\r\nWeek 13: 15/4
\r\n(Kristeva cont/wrap up) ‘An Essay on Abjection’ in Powers of Horror . (e-reserves)
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\r\nMary Shelley (1818, original version): Frankenstein
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\r\nSupplementary: Poovey, M. ‘My Hideous Progeny’ from The Proper Lady and the Woman Writer: Ideology as Style in the Works of Ma.ry Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley, and Jane Austen
\r\n ** supplementary readings, if you are interested in developing your interest in feminist uses and critiques of Lagan, weeks 12-13:
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\r\nLuce Irigaray: ‘The Poverty of Psychoanalysis’ from to Speak is Never Neutral;
\r\nwith ‘The power of Discourse and the Subordination of the Feminine: Interview’ from This Sex Which is Not One.
\r\nFINAL PAPER 7-10 pages Due by 6:00 pm 24th April: upload soft copy ON TIME, and also provide hard copy.
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\n\tEN4223: Topics in the Nineteenth Century
\n\tThe Gothic Novel
\n\tSpring 2015
\n\tTuesday, 1:00-4:00 p.m., Room AS7-0119

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\nProfessor: Dustin Friedman                                                                 E-mail: ellfde@nus.edu.sg
\nConsultation Hours: Tuesday 4-6 p.m., by appointment                    Office: AS5-0314
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\nFilled with haunted houses, monsters, ghosts, ghouls, madmen, madwomen, and specters, the gothic novel flourished in Britain from the late eighteenth century until the early nineteenth century, and experienced a revival during the late nineteenth century in the form of the supernatural adventure novel. In addition to thrilling their audiences, however, these gothic texts also reflected contemporary social fears and anxieties regarding sex, sin, family dynamics, politics, and nature. This class investigates the representation of gender, sexuality, race, and embodiment in the gothic novel. We will begin with the novel that started it all, Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto (1764), and continue with works by authors such as Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Lewis, Mary Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, and Bram Stoker.
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\nREADING LIST
\n
\nFred Botting, Gothic (Routledge), available for free via IVLE
\nMatthew Lewis, The Monk (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199535682
\nAnn Radcliffe, The Italian (Penguin) ISBN: 978-0140437546
\nMary Shelley, Frankenstein (Norton) ISBN: 978-0393964585
\nRobert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Norton) ISBN: 978-
\n 0393974652
\nBram Stoker, Dracula (Norton) ISBN: 978-0393970128
\nHorace Walpole, The Castle of Otranto (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199537211
\nOscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199535989
\nNote: The Forum Bookshop has had trouble stocking some of these items, so I recommend going to www.thebookdepository.co.uk. They ship books to Singapore from the U.K. with no shipping fees. It is important for you to get the specific editions listed above. There are many inaccurate versions of these texts in circulation.
\n
\nGrade Breakdown:
\nParticipation: 15%
\nClose Reading Assignment (approx. 800 words): 20%
\nLiterature Review Assignment: 15%
\nFirst Draft of Final Paper (approx. 800 words): 10%
\nFinal Paper (approx. 3000 words): 40%
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\nCourse Requirements
\n
\n1. Participation (15%): Regular attendance and active participation by all students is one of the most important components of a successful module. Every student is expected to contribute actively to every class session. Lack of participation, inability to pay attention, repeated tardiness, or unexcused absences will severely hurt your participation grade. Come on time, having read the material, ready to discuss it and ask questions about it.
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\n
\n2. Close Reading Assignment (20%): A critical argument stands or falls based on the quality of the readings it offers of its central primary text. This skills paper is designed to give you practice using close reading, or detailed rhetorical analysis, to develop an interpretive claim about a single text. You will choose a short passage from any text we have read this term, and develop a thesis based upon your analysis of, or reasoning about, the specific details you have noticed in your chosen passage. Due online February 18.
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\n3. Literature Review Assignment (15%): This assignment is designed to give you practice using the skills necessary to navigate the complex critical and informational terrain of Gothic studies. You will use this research to help develop and write your argument for the final paper. Due online March 18.
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\n4. First Draft of Final Paper (10%): This paper is the major writing assignment for this module and acts as a capstone to the rest of the work you will do this semester. Each student will distribute approximately 1000 words of his or her writing to the class for the workshop the day before we discuss your work. While the pages can be one chunk of writing or two different parts from the paper, it must include the opening of the paper (in which you state the main claim and lay out your argument). You may not resubmit your close reading assignment. Due April 5 or April 12.
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\n5. Final Paper (40%): The final draft of your paper, worth 50% of your final grade, should be approximately 3000 words and should articulate a clear but complex argument about one of the texts we’ve read. You should discuss your topic with me as you begin developing it, and you will be expected to meet with me to discuss your progress on the paper. Due online April 24.
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\nCourse Policies
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\nLate/Missed Assignments: I will not accept any late assignments unless you have a doctor’s note or a similar form of documentation that proves you are reasonably incapable of completing the assignment. If you do miss class, make sure to check with your classmates about any handouts, work, or information you may have missed.
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\nConsultation: Please feel free to schedule an appointment with me to discuss your questions or concerns about the class, your progress, or anything else you might want to talk about. I am available for help, consultation, or discussion. Please e-mail me, and we’ll arrange time to meet. I am also available for virtual conferences online via Skype, Facetime, or Gchat. Please email me for more details.
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\nEmail: I will try my best to respond to all emails within twenty-four hours.
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\nPlagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as using another person’s language, ideas, or thoughts and representing them as your own. It is a serious offense and will be dealt with very severely. If you use someone else’s work without quoting or citing completely, you have committed plagiarism and will fail the assignment and/or the course, and possibly face worse consequences.
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\nTentative Schedule (subject to revision)
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\nJanuary 14
\nIntroduction to module, key concepts
\nFred Botting, Gothic (chapters 1-3)
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\nJanuary 21
\nHorace Walpole, The Castle of Otranto
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\nJanuary 28
\nAnn Radcliffe, The Italian (Volume 1)
\nFred Botting, Gothic (chapter 4)
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\nFebruary 4
\nRadcliffe, The Italian (Volume 2-3)
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\nFebruary 11
\nMatthew Lewis, The Monk (Volume 1)
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\nFebruary 18
\nLewis, The Monk (Volume 2-3)
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\nFebruary 25
\nRecess week
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\nMarch 4
\nMary Shelley, Frankenstein
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\nMarch 11: E-learning week
\nFred Botting, Gothic (chapter 7)
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\nMarch 18
\nRobert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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\nMarch 25
\nOscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
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\nApril 1
\nBram Stoker, Dracula (first half)
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\nApril 8
\nBram Stoker, Dracula (second half)
\nFinal draft workshop
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\nApril 15
\nFinal draft workshop (continued)
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\nFinal draft due on April 24
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\nSemester II, 2014-15; Monday 10:00 am-12:35 pm
\nInstructor: Jane Nardin
\nE-mail: ellnjb@nus.edu
\nOffice: AS 5 05-02
\nOffice Hours: tba at any time; please feel free to schedule an appointment by email
\n
\nDescription:
\n
\nDuring the nineteenth century, England produced many women novelists whose works are of lasting interest. For the first time in English history, women achieved parity with men in their contributions to a significant literary genre. In this module, we will read six lively novels by a mix of very important and not-so-important writers, who wrote during the first two thirds of the century.
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\nWe will consider why the novel was an attractive genre to women, but we will also consider the galling restrictions on form and content with which female novelists had to contend. And we will consider the ways in which they dealt with those restrictions. We will discuss women’s contributions to the development of two sub-genres: the “classic realist novel” and the “political gothic” novel. We will look for the common thematic concerns and plot patterns that generic differences sometimes conceal. We will examine what women novelists had to say about contemporary views of gender, including the ideologies of “separate spheres” and “the angel in the house”; about colonialism and industrialization; about social class and its relationship to gender; about sexuality; and about religious faith and religious doubt.
\n
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\nReadings:
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\nJohn Ruskin, “Of Queens’ Gardens,” to be distributed electronically
\nJane Austen, Mansfield Park
\nCharlotte Dacre, Zofloya, or The Moor
\nEmily Bronte, Wuthering Heights
\nAnne Bronte, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
\nElizabeth Gaskell, Cranford
\nGeorge Eliot, Adam Bede
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\nAll six novels have been ordered and should be available in the Forum Bookstore. You may use other editions if you wish, or even read the books electronically, but it will be easier to refer to passages in class if you use these editions, so, all things being equal, please do so.
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\nRequirements and Expectations:
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\nParticipation:
\n
\nThis is a seminar, so much of the learning will take place as we discuss the texts: attendance and participation are therefore important.
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\nThe participation grade will be based on your contributions to class discussion.
\n
\nI will post discussion questions on IVLE before each class; for every class; you will be assigned one or two of these discussion questions, to which you will prepare a brief oral response (we will use these responses as the starting points for our discussions); you are all expected to contribute actively to every discussion.
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\nYou should complete your reading of each novel by the first day it is due to be discussed (according to the “Schedule of Readings and Assignments”).
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\nOral Presentation:
\n
\nEither singly or in groups of two (depending on the size of the class), you’ll choose a journal article that deals with one of the books on our list and that was published after 1995. In a ten to fifteen minute presentation, you’ll summarize and evaluate the argument of this article. You’ll then take a few questions from the class—for about five minutes.
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\nWritten Work:
\n
\nThe written work for the module will consist of two essays. The first essay, 4-5 pages, will deal only with the primary texts and will be due in class in hard copy form in Week Seven. The second essay, 7-9 pages, will deal with at least two of the novels on our reading list. You must consult two pieces of criticism for this project, though you don’t necessarily have to cite them. I’ll meet with each of you during Week Nine to discuss your ideas for the essay. During Week Ten, I’ll meet again with those of you who are having trouble formulating an argument. You‘ll submit a draft of the essay in soft copy form during Week Eleven. I’ll speedily return this draft with written feedback. You’ll revise your essays in response to my advice and submit the final version in hard copy by the Friday of Week Thirteen.
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\nAssessment:
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\nParticipation counts for 30% of the final grade.
\nThe oral presentation counts for 15% of the final grade
\nThe first (short) essay counts for 15% of the final grade
\nThe draft of the second (long) essay counts for 10% of the final grade
\nThe revised second essay counts for 30% of the final grade
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\nFormat:
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\nI will give short biographical lectures on all six novelists. You will present your responses to the discussion questions you have been assigned. The entire class will discuss the novels using the posted questions as a basis for discussion. You will give your oral presentations during the last part of each class starting in Week Three. There will be one break during each class.
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\nI’ll say more about the requirements and the format during the first class.
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\nSchedule of Readings and Assignments:
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\nWeek One: Introductory lecture; discussion of Ruskin’s essay “Of Queens’ Gardens” (this selection will be distributed electronically)
\nWeek Two: Mansfield Park
\nWeek Three: Mansfield Park, oral report(s) on Mansfield Park criticism
\nWeek Four: Zofloya; oral report(s) on Mansfield Park criticism
\nWeek Five: Zofloya; oral report(s) on Zofloya criticism
\nWeeK Six: Wuthering Heights; oral report(s) on Zofloya criticism
\nMid-Semester Break, no class
\nWeek Seven: Wuthering Heights; oral report(s) on Wuthering Heights criticism; short paper due in class in hard copy
\nWeek Eight: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall; oral report(s) on Wuthering Heights criticism
\nWeek Nine: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall; oral report(s) on Tenant criticism; meetings to discuss the second essay will be held during this week
\nWeek Ten: Cranford; oral report(s) on Tenant criticism; meetings to discuss the second essay will be held as needed
\nWeek Eleven: Cranford; oral report(s) on Cranford criticism; draft of second essay due in soft copy form
\nWeek Twelve: Adam Bede; oral report(s) on Adam Bede criticism
\nWeek Thirteen: Adam Bede; oral report(s) on Adam Bede criticism; revised version of second essay due in hard copy by Friday
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\nThe vampire is at once synonymous with the Other, uncontrollable sexuality, and contagion. Vampires often reflect and reproduce the peculiar fears of a given society and in this course we will explore the cultural construction of both the male and female vampire from ancient times to the present. An analysis of the vampire figure will allow for an introduction of key aspects and writings on Postcolonial Theory, Feminist Theory, and Queer Theory. Our survey will begin with Indo-European mythology and continue with folklore beliefs of the Middle Ages before studying the emergence of the literary vampire at the end of the eighteenth century. We will then sink our teeth into the vampire’s many modern iterations on film and in Young Adult literature. Primary texts covered in this course will include: Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Twilight by Stephanie Meyers, Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice, and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s Carmilla, among others.
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\nOrigin Myth: The Mythological and Anthropological Roots of the Vampire
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\nWeek 2 (23 Jan 2015)
\nOrigin Myth, Part II: Historical and Folkloric Roots of the Vampire
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\nWeek 3 (30 Jan 2015)
\nAnalyse This: Vampires and Psychoanalysis
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\nWeek 4 (6 Feb 2015)
\nThe Emergence of the Literary Vampire: Romanticism and the Gothic
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\nWeek 5 (13 Feb 2015)
\nSex and the Single (Vampire) Girl
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\nWeek 6 (3 March 2015) - Venue Change: AS1/02-05
\nStake Me, I’m Yours: Gender in Dracula
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\nWeek 7 (6 March 2015)
\nThe Dreaded Orient
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\nWeek 8 (13 March 2015 – No Class for E-learning Week; compulsory lecture and discussion questions online)
\nCan Mrs. Rochester Speak? Jane Eyre, Vampirism and Empire
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\nWeek 9 (20 March 2015)
\nMrs. Rochester Talks Back: Undead Women of Colour
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\nWeek 10 (27 March 2015)
\nInterview with the Vampire, Psychic Vampires and Homoerotic Desire
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\nWeek 11 (31 March 2015) - Venue Change: AS1/02-05
\nPsychic Vampires and Homoerotic Desire, Part II
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\nWeek 12 (10 April 2015)
\nTwilight: Race, Feminism and the Forever Young Adult
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\nWeek 13 (17 April 2015)
\nThe Lure of the Vampire: an Overview
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\nThe second unit will move from the folkloric to the literary vampire and follow the figure chronologically throughout the nineteenth century. We will touch on the basic tenets of Romanticism and the Gothic and look at how and why German eighteenth-century vampire literature is transposed into a British context. We will also examine the difference between “highbrow” and “lowbrow” vampire works, their audiences, and the parallels between the vampire body and the class body. We will situate the depictions of female vampires––both heterosexual and homosexual––within the context of the nineteenth-century Woman Question.
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\nThe third unit continues exploring the role of sexuality in vampire literature by examining the perceived crisis in masculinity at the end of nineteenth-century as it intersects with Orientalism and imperial ideology. Using postcolonial theory we will scrutinize the representation of the Other as vampire and the vampire as Other. We will also look at the intersection of postcolonial and feminist theory in the body of Undead Women of Color. Moving into the twentieth century, the course will use the vampire corpus to explore notions of gender performance and its disruption as well as literal and metaphorical consumerism.
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\nThe final unit will explore the recent explosion of teenage vampires in Young Adult literature and their big screen adaptations. Students will use their acquired framework of postcolonial, Marxist, feminist, and queer theory and apply it to the forever young adult. They will consider which vampire tropes and motifs are most popular in the twenty-first century and problematize the possible reasons for this.
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\n·      Essay-based Final Exam: 30%
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\n·      Research Paper (incl. outline, oral presentation, annotated bibliography): 35%
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\n·      Critical Theory Oral Presentation: 20%
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\n·      Blog Posts, Online Discussion Questions & Class Participation: 15%
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\nThe Research Paper
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\nFurther guidelines for the Research Paper will be given in class. The following are the relevant due dates:
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\n2-5pm, January 23: Mandatory individual meetings with Dr. Pérez to determine research topic
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\n12pm, February 16: Research Thesis Statement (1-2 paragraphs) Due (to be emailed)
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\n12pm, March 25: Research Paper Outline & Annotated Bibliography Due (to be emailed)
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\nApril 17 (in class): Oral Presentations on Research Topics
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\n12pm, April 24: Research Paper Due (to be emailed)
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\nCritical Theory Oral Presentation
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\nThe final presentation should include visual aids such as a PowerPoint presentation or poster board. (Note: oral presentations will be staggered throughout the semester to correspond thematically. Some allowance will therefore be made for the amount of preparation time each group has been allotted.)
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\nReader Response Blog Posts (4)
\nStudents will be asked to write 4 “reader response” blog posts that critically evaluate an aspect of an assigned text. The blog posts should be between 250-500 words.
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\nE-Learning Week Discussion Questions
\nDuring E-Learning Week a lecture and other material will be posted on the course website along with mandatory discussion question sets.
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\nClass Participation & Preparation
\nQuestions on the weekly reading assignments will be posted on the course website before class. You should come class prepared to give your views on the questions raised and to lead a discussion if called on.
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\nJanuary 23 - After class: mandatory individual consultations of 10 minutes each regarding research paper topics
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\n12pm, January 27: Reader Response Blog Post #1 Due (on class website)
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\n12pm, February 10: Reader Response Blog Post #2 Due (on class website)
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\n12pm, February 16: Research Paper Thesis Statement (1-2 paragraphs) Due (to be emailed)
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\nMarch 3rd - In-Class: Oral Presentations from the Feminist Theory section
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\n12pm, March 3: Reader Response Blog Post #3 (on class website)
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\n12pm, March 17: E-Learning Week Discussion Question Set Due (to be emailed)
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\nMarch 20th - In-Class: Oral Presentations from Postcolonial Theory section
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\n12pm, March 25: Research Paper Outline & Annotated Bibliography Due (to be emailed)
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\nMarch 27 - In-Class: Oral Presentations from the Queer Theory section
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\n12pm, April 7th: Reader Response Blog Post #4 (on class website)
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\nWeek 12 (10 April 2015) - In-Class: "Twilight" Debate
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\nWeek 13 (17 April 2015) - In-Class Mini-Conference: Oral Presentations of Research Paper Topics
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\n12pm, April 24: Research Paper Due (to be emailed)
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\nMorning, April 27: Final Exam
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\nIt is recommended that students read Auerbach’s Our Vampires, Ourselves before the term begins as it will be referred to throughout. It is also highly advisable that students read longer works such as Dracula, Interview with the Vampire, and Jane Eyre over vacation so as not to fall behind.
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\nPrimary Sources
\nBram Stoker, Dracula (Penguin Classics; although out of print, the Norton Critical edition is the best; there are several available in library but it is suggested you purchase your own)
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\nJoseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Carmilla (novella free online at Project Gutenberg)
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\nJohn Polidori, “The Vampyre” (short story free online at Project Gutenberg)
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\nCharlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics; several versions are available in the NUS library but it is suggested you purchase your own copy)
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\nJean Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea (Norton or any edition; several are available in the NUS library but it is suggested to purchase your own copy)
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\nOscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (any edition; various versions are available in NUS library as well as free on Project Gutenberg)
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\nAnne Rice, Interview with the Vampire (Knopf, 1975; it is suggested your purchase your own copy)
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\nStephanie Meyer, Twilight (Little Brown, 2006; it is suggested you purchase your own copy)
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\nGoethe, “The Bride of Corinth” (poem is widely available online)
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\nColeridge, “Christabel” (poem is available online at the PoetryFoundation.org)
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\nLord Byron, “Fragment of a Story” (hand-out of this short story will be provided)
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\nLord Byron, “The Giaour” (http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/b/byron/george/giaour/poem.html)
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\nKeats, “Lamia” (poem available on Bartleby)
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\nKeats, “La Belle Dame Sans Merci” (poem available on Bartleby)
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\nJames Malcolm Rymer, excerpts from Varney, the Vampire (available online)
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\nCritical Reources
\n* Key essays on critical theory will be assigned weekly as indicated in syllabus. These will either be availably via JSTOR/Project Muse or a hand-out will be provided*
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\nAbelove, Henry, ed. The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader. New York: Routledge, 1993. (Available in NUS library: HQ76.25 Les)
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\nAnatol, Giselle Liza. Bringing Light to Twilight: Perspectives on a Pop Culture Phenomenon. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. (Available in NUS library: PS3613 M613T*B 2011)
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\nAshcroft, Bill, ed. The Post-Colonial Studies Reader. Oxford: Routledge, 2006. (Available in NUS library: PR9080 Pos 2006)
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\nAshcroft, Bill, ed. Post-Colonial Studies Reader: the Key Concepts. Oxford: Routledge, 2007. (Available online through NUSNET)
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\nAuerbach, Nina. Our Vampires, Ourselves. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995. (Available in the NUS library - GR830 Vam.Ba. However it is suggested you purchase your own copy. It is also available as an e-book.)
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\nBarber, Paul. Vampires, Burial & Death. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2010. (Available in the NUS library - GR830 Vam.Ba.)
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\nDijkstria, Bram. Idols of Perversity: Fantasies of Feminine Evil in Fin-de-Siècle Culture. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1986 (Available in NUS library: NX652 Wom.D)
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\nDouglas, Mary. Purity and danger: an analysis of concept of pollution and taboo. London: Routledge, 2002. (Full text available online through NUSNET)
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\nDundes, Alan, ed. The Vampire: A Casebook. Madison: Univ. of Wisconsin Press, 1998.
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\nJones, Ernest. On the Nightmare. London: Hogarth Press, 1949 (NUS Library: BF1078 Jon)
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\nParke, Maggie, ed. Theorizing Twilight. North Carolina: McFarland, 2011.
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\nKristeva, Julia. Powers of Horror. New York: Columbia University Press, 1982. (NUS Library: PQ2605 C392*K)
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\nShowalter, Elaine. Sexual Anarchy. London: Virago, 1992. (Available in NUS library: PR468 Sex.Sh)
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\nSmith, Jennifer. Anne Rice: A Critical Companion. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 1996. (Available in NUS library: PS3568 R495*S)
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\nTwitchell, James B. The Living Dead: A Study of the Vampire in Romantic Literature. Durham: Duke University Press, 1981
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\nAbelove, Henry, ed. The Lesbian and Gay Studies Reader. New York: Routledge, 1993. (Available in NUS library: HQ76.25 Les)
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\nAshcroft, Bill, ed. The Post-Colonial Studies Reader. Oxford: Routledge, 2006. (Available in NUS library: PR9080 Pos 2006)
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\nAnatol, Giselle Liza. Bringing Light to Twilight: Perspectives on a Pop Culture Phenomenon. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. (Available in NUS library:  PS3613 M613T*B 2011)
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\nAuerbach, Nina. Our Vampires, Ourselves. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995. (Available in the NUS library - GR830 Vam.Ba.)
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\nBarber, Paul. Vampires, Burial & Death. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2010. (Available in the NUS library - GR830 Vam.Ba.)
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\nBronte, Charlotte. Jane Eyre: an authoritative text, context, criticism, edited by Richard J. Dunn. New York: Norton, 2001. (NUS Library: PR4167 J*Dun 2001)
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\nDijkstria, Bram. Idols of Perversity: Fantasies of Feminine Evil in Fin-de-Siècle Culture. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1986 (Available in NUS library: NX652 Wom.D)
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\nDundes, Alan, ed. The Vampire: A Casebook. Madison: Univ. of Wisconsin Press, 1998.
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\nKristeva, Julia. Powers of Horror. New York: Columbia University Press, 1982. (PQ2605 C392*K)
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\nJones, Ernest, On the Nightmare. London: Hogarth Press, 1949 (NUS Library: BF1078 Jon)
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\nParke, Maggie, ed. Theorizing Twilight. North Carolina: McFarland, 2011.
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\nRhys, Jean. Wide Sargasso Sea; backgrounds, criticism edited by Judith L. Raiskin. New York: Norton, 1999. (NUS library: PR6035 R479W 1999)
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\nSaid, Edward. Orientalism. 25^th Anniversary Edition. New York: Vintage Books, 1994. (NUS library: DS12 Sai 1994)
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\nShowalter, Elaine. Sexual Anarchy. London: Virago, 1992. (Available in NUS library: PR468 Sex.Sh)
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\nSmith, Jennifer. Anne Rice: A Critical Companion. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, 1996. (Available in NUS library: PS3568 R495*S)
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\nTwitchell, James B. The Living Dead: A Study of the Vampire in Romantic Literature. Durham: Duke University Press, 1981
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\nAuerbach, Nina. Our Vampires, Ourselves. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995.
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\nDundes, Alan, ed. The Vampire: A Casebook. Madison: Univ. of Wisconsin Press, 2010.
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\nStoker, Dracula (Penguin Classics)
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\nBrontë, Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics)
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\nRhys, Jean. Wide Sargasso Sea (Norton)
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\nRice, Anne. Interview with the Vampire. New York: Knopf, 1975.
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\nMeyers, Stephanie. Twilight (Little Brown, 2006)
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\nOrigin Myth: The Mythological and Anthropological Roots of the Vampire
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nAuerbach, Nina. Our Vampires, Ourselves. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995, Introduction
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\nDouglas, Mary. Purity and Danger (Routledge Classics Edition). New York: Routledge, 2002, Intro and Chaps 1-3
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\nKristeva, Julia. Powers of Horror. New York: Columbia Univ. Press, 1982, Chap 1. (posted in class workbin)
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nBarber, Paul. Vampires, Burial, and Death: Folklore and Reality. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2010, pp. 1-50.
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\nTwitchell, James B. The Living Dead: A Study of the Vampire in Romantic Literature. Durham: Duke University Press, 1981, Introduction.
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\nWeek 2 (23 Jan 2015)
\nOrigin Myth, Part II: Historical and Folkloric Roots of the Vampire
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nFour short folktales in Barber, Vampires, Burial, and Death, pp. 5-28 (hand-out in the class workbin)
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\nThe following essays are contained in Dundes, Alan, ed. The Vampire: A Casebook. Madison: Univ. of Wisconsin Press, 1998:
\nKatharina M. Wilson, “The History of the Word Vampire”;
\nJan Louis Perkowksi, “The Romanian Folkloric Vampire”;
\nPaul Barber, “Forensic Pathology and the European Vampire”
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nIn Dundes, Juliette du Boulay, “The Greek Vampire: A Study of Cyclic Symbolism in Marriage and Death.”
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\nWeek 3 (30 Jan 2015)
\nAnalyse This: Vampires and Psychoanalysis
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nJones, Ernest, On the Nightmare. London: Hogarth Press, 1949, chapter called “The Vampire.” (hand-out in workbin)
\nFreud, “The Uncanny” (hand-out in workbin); also read short explanation of "The Uncanny" from Routledge Critical Thinkers series (in workbin)
\n
\nThe following essays are contained in Dundes, Alan, ed. The Vampire: A Casebook. Madison: Univ. of Wisconsin Press, 1998:
\nPhilip D. Jaffe and Frank DiCataldo, “Clinical Vampirism: Blending Myth and Reality”;
\nAlan Dundes, “The Vampire as Bloodthirsty Revenant: A Psychoanalytic Post Mortem.”
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\nWeek 4 (6 Feb 2015)
\nThe Emergence of the Literary Vampire: Romanticism and the Gothic
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nAuerbach, Nina. Our Vampires, Ourselves. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995, Chapter 1
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\nGoethe, “The Bride of Corinth” (free online)
\nPolidori, “The Vampyre” (free online)
\nByron, “Fragment of a Story” (hand-out in workbin)
\nExcerpts from Varney, the Vampire (available online)
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nColeridge, “Christabel” (free online)
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\nWeek 5 (13 Feb 2015)
\nSex and the Single (Vampire) Girl
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nLe Fanu, Carmilla (any edition)
\nKeats, “Lamia” and “La Belle Dame Sans Merci” (both available online at Bartleby)
\nStoker, Dracula (Penguin Classics)
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\nTwitchell, James B. The Living Dead: A Study of the Vampire in Romantic Literature. Durham: Duke University Press, 1981, “The Female Vampire,”pp. 39-73.
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\nDijkstria, Bram. Idols of Perversity: Fantasies of Feminine Evil in Fin-de-Siècle Culture. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1986, Chapter X (pp. 333-351). [In class workbin]
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nNethercot, Arthur H. “Coleridge’s ‘Christabel’ and Lefanu’s ‘Carmilla’,” Modern Philology, Vol. 47, No 1. (Aug. 1949), pp. 32-38. (Available on JSTOR)
\nVeeder, William. “Carmilla: The Arts of Repression,” Texas Studies in Literature and Language, Vol. 22, No. 2. (Summer 1990), pp. 197-223. (Available on JSTOR).
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\nWeek 6 (20 Feb 2015 – No Class for CNY; a make-up class will be scheduled)
\nStake Me, I’m Yours: Gender in Dracula
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nStoker, Dracula (Penguin Classics)
\nAuerbach, Nina. Our Vampires, Ourselves. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995, Chapter 2
\nCraft, Christopher. “‘Kiss Me With Those Red Lips’: Gender and Inversion in Bram Stoker’s Dracula,” Representations, No. 8 (Autumn, 1984), pp. 107-133. (Available on JSTOR)
\nSenf, Carol A. “ ‘Dracula’: Stoker’s Response to the New Woman,” Victorian Studies, Vol. 26, No. 1 (Autumn, 1982), pp. 33-49. (Available on JSTOR)
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nShowalter, Elaine. Sexual Anarchy. London: Virago, 1992, Chaps 1-3, 7, 8.
\nFoucault, Michel. A History of Sexuality, Vol. 1. New York: Random House, 1978
\nMulvey, Laura, “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema” (hand-out in workbin).
\nWilliams, Anne. “Dracula: Si(g)ns of the Fathers,” Texas Studies in Literature and Language, Vol. 33, No. 4, Winter 1991. (Available on JSTOR)
\nHowes, Marjorie. “The Mediation of the Feminine: Bisexuality, Homoerotic Desire, and Self-Expression in Bram Stroker’s Dracula,” Texas Studies in Literature and Language, Vol. 30, No. 1, Spring 1998. (Available on JSTOR)
\nCase, Alison. “Tasting the Original Apple: Gender and the Struggle for Narrative Authority in ‘Dracula’,” Narrative, Vol. 1, No. 3 (Oct. 1993). (Available on JSTOR)
\nDemetrakopoulos, Stephanie. “Feminism, Sex Role Exchanges, and Other Subliminal Fantasies in Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’,” A Journal of Women Studies, Vol. 2, No 3. (Autumn, 1977), pp. 104-113. (Available on JSTOR)
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\nWeek 7 (6 March 2015)
\nThe Dreaded Orient
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nByron, “The Giaour”
\nStoker, Dracula (Penguin Classics)
\nSaid, Edward. Orientalism. New York: Vintage Books, 1978, Intro and Chap 1
\nArata, Stephen D. “The Occidental Tourist: Dracula and the Anxiety of Reverse Colonization,” Victorian Studies 33 (4), 1990: 621-45. (Available on JSTOR)
\nSenf, Carol A. “Dracula: The Unseen Face in the Mirror,” The Journal of Narrative Technique, Vol. 9, No. 3 (Fall, 1979), pp. 160-170. (Available on JSTOR)
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\nWeek 8 (13 March 2015 – No Class for E-learning Week; compulsory lecture and discussion questions online)
\nCan Mrs. Rochester Speak? Jane Eyre, Vampirism and Empire
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nBrontë, Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics)
\nSpivak, “Can the Subaltern Speak?” (hand-out in workbin)
\nCreed, Barbara. “Horror and the Monstrous-Feminine: An Imaginary Abjection,” Screen (1986) 27 (1): 44-71. (in workbin)
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\nWeek 9 (20 March 2015)
\nMrs. Rochester Talks Back: Undead Women of Colour
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nBrontë, Jane Eyre (Penguin Classics)
\nRhys, Jean. Wide Sargasso Sea
\nJackson, Monica. “The Ultimate Diet” in Dark Thirst, ed. Donna Hill. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2004 (hand-out in workbin)
\nValentine, Genevieve, “Things To Know About Being Dead” in Teeth: Vampire Tales, ed. Ellen Datlow (hand-out in workbin).
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nSpivak, “French Feminism in an International Frame” (hand-out in workbin)
\nbell hooks, “Post-Modern Blackness” (hand-out in workbin)
\nSpivak, “Three Women’s Texts and a Critique of Imperialism” (hand-out in workbin)
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\nWeek 10 (27 March 2015)
\nInterview with the Vampire, Psychic Vampires and Homoerotic Desire
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nRice, Anne. Interview with the Vampire. New York: Knopf, 1975.
\nStoker, Dracula (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)
\nPolidori, “The Vampyre”
\nAuerbach, Nina. Our Vampires, Ourselves. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1995, Chapter 3
\nSedgwick, Eve, “Axiomatic” (hand-out in workbin)
\nButler, Judith, “Imitation and Gender Insubordination” (hand-out in workbin)
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nShowalter, Elaine. Sexual Anarchy. London: Virago, 1992, Chap 9
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\nOptional Viewing:
\nInterview with the Vampire (Neil Jordan, dir., 1994).
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\nWeek 11 (3 April 2015 – No Class for Good Friday; a make-up class will be scheduled)
\nPsychic Vampires and Homoerotic Desire, Part II
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nWilde, Oscar. The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891)
\nLeiber, Fritz. “The Girl with the Hungry Eyes” (hand-out in workbin)
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\nSuggested Further Readings:
\nWilde’s Preface to Dorian Gray (available online)
\nArthur Conan Doyle, “The Parasite” (available online at Project Gutenberg)
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\nWeek 12 (10 April 2015)
\nTwilight: Race, Feminism and the Forever Young Adult
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\nCompulsory Readings:
\nMeyer, Stephanie. Twilight. New York: Little, Brown, 2005.
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\nCompulsory Viewing:
\nEclipse (David Slade, dir., 2010)
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\nSuggested Readings for In-Class Debate:
\nIn crafting your debate you can bring in evidence from any of the Twilight Saga books and movies. If you would like to read or watch more, then please go ahead!
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\nDepending on your debate topic, different articles and essays will be useful. I am suggesting some below but you are encouraged to do your own research and decide what most supports the argument that you want to make.
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\nThe following essays are found in Theorizing Twilight, ed. Maggie Parke: Natalie Wilson, “It’s a Wolf Thing: The Quileute Werewolf/Shape-Shifter Hybrid as Noble Savage,” and Anne Torkelson, “Violence, Agency, and the Women of Twilight.”
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\nThe following essays are found in Bringing Light to Twilight: Perspectives on a Pop Culture Phenomenon, ed. Giselle Liza Anatol: Kristina Deffenbacher, “Textual Vampirism in the Twilight Saga: Drawing Feminist Life from Jane Eyre and Teen Fantasy Fiction”; Merinne Whitton, “‘One is not born a vampire, but becomes one’: Motherhood and Masochism in Twilight.”
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\nWeek 1: Introduction and, if possible, some discussion on Borges's short stories 'The Garden of Forking Paths', 'Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius' and 'The Library of Babel'. I've uploaded these to the workbin
\nWeek 2: Borges: you may also read if you want Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote, The circular Ruins, etc.
\nWeek 3: Barth's 'Dunyazad'. This is the first section of his Chimaera, which is out of print. Please make your own copies of this section. The library should have a copy....
\nWeek 4: Calvino: If on a Winter's Night, a Traveller
\nWeek 5: break (Dr Ang ill)
\nWeek 6: Flaubert's ParrotFrench Lieutenant's Woman
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\nReading Week Monday (LT 8, 1-4): Test
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\nFIlms:
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\r\n4 February - Seminar 4 (God of Small Things)
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\r\n11 February - Seminar 5 (White Tiger)
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\r\n18 February - Seminar 6 (Calcutta Chromosome) - Quiz
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\r\n18 March - Seminar 9 (The Immigrant)
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\r\n25 March - Seminar 10 (Valmiki's Daughter)
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\r\n1 April - Seminar 11 (Roundtable I)
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\n\tEN5247 Victorian Literature: History, Politics, Culture
\n\tThe Gothic Imagination
\n\tSpring 2015
\n\tMonday, 6:00-9:00 p.m., AS5-0205

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\nProfessor: Dustin Friedman                                                                 E-mail: ellfde@nus.edu.sg
\nConsultation Hours: Tuesday 4-5 p.m., by appointment                    Office: AS5-0314
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\nFilled with haunted houses, monsters, ghosts, ghouls, madmen, madwomen, and specters, the gothic novel flourished in Britain from the late eighteenth century until the early nineteenth century. In the last years of the nineteenth century, the genre experienced a revival in the form of the supernatural adventure novel. In addition to thrilling their audiences, these gothic texts also reflected contemporary social fears and anxieties regarding issues such as sex, sin, family dynamics, politics, and nature. This class investigates the representation of gender, sexuality, race, and embodiment in the gothic novel. We will begin with the novel that started it all, Horace Walpole’s The Castle of Otranto (1764), and continue with works by authors such as Ann Radcliffe, Matthew Lewis, Robert Louis Stevenson, Oscar Wilde, and Bram Stoker.
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\nREADING LIST
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\nFred Botting, Gothic (Routledge), available for free online via IVLE website
\nMatthew Lewis, The Monk (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199535682
\nAnn Radcliffe, The Italian (Penguin) ISBN: 978-0140437546
\nRobert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (Norton) ISBN: 978-
\n0393974652
\nBram Stoker, Dracula (Norton) ISBN: 978-0393970128
\nHorace Walpole, The Castle of Otranto (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199537211
\nOscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199535989
\nNote: The Forum Bookshop has had trouble stocking some of these items, so I recommend going to www.thebookdepository.co.uk. They ship books to Singapore from the U.K. with no shipping fees. It is important for you to get the specific editions listed above. There are many inaccurate versions of these texts in circulation.
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\nGrade Breakdown:
\nParticipation: 10%
\nLeading Discussion: 5%
\nClose Reading Assignment (approx. 1000 words): 20%
\nLiterature Review Assignment: 15%
\nFirst Draft of Final Paper: 10%
\nFinal Paper (approx. 4000 words): 40%
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\nCourse Requirements
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\n1. Participation (10%): Regular attendance and active participation by all students is one of the most important components of a successful module. Every student is expected to contribute actively to every class session. Lack of participation, inability to pay attention, repeated tardiness, or unexcused absences will severely hurt your participation grade. Come on time, having read the material, ready to discuss it and ask questions about it.
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\n2. Leading Discussion (5%):  One day you will lead class for at least the first twenty minutes of our meeting. This will evaluate your ability to formulate discussion questions and manage classroom discussion.
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\n3. Close Reading Assignment (20%): A critical argument stands or falls based on the quality of the readings it offers of its central primary text. This skills paper is designed to give you practice using close reading, or detailed rhetorical analysis, to develop an interpretive claim about a single text. You will choose a short passage from any text we have read this term, and develop a thesis based upon your analysis of, or reasoning about, the specific details you have noticed in your chosen passage. Due February 16.
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\n4. Literature Review Assignment (15%): This assignment is designed to give you practice using the skills necessary to navigate the complex critical and informational terrain of Gothic studies. You will use this research to help develop and write your argument for the final paper. Due March 18.
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\n5. First Draft of Final Paper (10%): This paper is the major writing assignment for this module and acts as a capstone to the rest of the work you will do this semester. Each student will distribute 1200-1500 words of his or her writing to the class for the workshop the day before we discuss your work. While the pages can be one chunk of writing or two different parts from the paper, it must include the opening of the paper (in which you state the main claim and lay out your argument). Due April 10.
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\n6. Final Paper (40%): The final draft of your paper, worth 40% of your final grade, should be approximately 3000 words and should articulate a clear but complex argument about one of the texts we’ve read. You should demonstrate a critical awareness of the topic you choose by incorporating a range of sources, and the literature review assignment will help you gather the materials for your paper. You should discuss your topic with me as you begin developing it, and you will be expected to meet with me to discuss your progress on the paper.
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\nCourse Policies
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\nLate/Missed Assignments: I will not accept any late assignments unless you have a doctor’s note or a similar form of documentation that proves you are reasonably incapable of completing the assignment. If you do miss class, make sure to check with your classmates about any handouts, work, or information you may have missed.
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\nConsultation Hours: Please feel free to schedule an appointment with me to discuss your questions or concerns about the class, your progress, or anything else you might want to talk about. I am available for help, consultation, or discussion. Please e-mail me, and we’ll arrange time to meet. I am also available for virtual conferences online via Skype, Facetime, or Gchat. Please email me for more details.
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\nEmail: I will try my best to respond to all emails within twenty-four hours.
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\nPlagiarism: Plagiarism is defined as using another person’s language, ideas, or thoughts and representing them as your own. It is a serious offense and will be dealt with very severely. If you use someone else’s work without quoting or citing completely, you have committed plagiarism and will fail the assignment and/or the course, and possibly face worse consequences.
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\nTentative Schedule (subject to revision)
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\nJanuary 12
\nNo class (instructor at conference)
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\nJanuary 19
\nIntroduction to module, key concepts
\nFred Botting, Gothic (chapters 1-3)
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\nJanuary 26
\nHorace Walpole, The Castle of Otranto
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\nFebruary 2
\nAnn Radcliffe, The Italian (Volume 1)
\nFred Botting, Gothic (chapter 4)
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\nFebruary 9
\nRadcliffe, The Italian (Volume 2-3)
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\nFebruary 16
\nMatthew Lewis, The Monk (Volume 1)
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\nFebruary 23
\nRecess week
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\nMarch 2
\nLewis, The Monk (Volume 2-3)
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\nMarch 9: E-learning week
\nFred Botting, Gothic (chapter 7)
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\nMarch 16
\nRobert Louis Stevenson, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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\nMarch 23
\nOscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
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\nMarch 30
\nBram Stoker, Dracula (first half)
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\nApril 6
\nBram Stoker, Dracula (second half)
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\nApril 13
\nFinal draft workshop
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\nFinal draft due on April 24
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\nBram Stoker, Dracula (Norton) ISBN: 978-0393970128
\nHorace Walpole, The Castle of Otranto (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199537211
\nOscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (Oxford) ISBN: 978-0199535989
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\r\n– no full seminar discussion; however, by way of a start, and gauging the degree and direction of your interest, read accordingly:
\r\n
\r\nLa Capra, D. History and Memory After Auschwitz. Chapter 2. (find in workbin) “In the Shadow of the Holocaust” (Cornell University Press, 1998).
\r\nRead together with:
\r\nKhanna, R.: (find in workbin) ‘Indignity’, Positions 16:1. 2008
\r\nAlso recommended (find in workbin): Surrin, K: ‘Conceptualizing Trauma: But What About Asia?’ and Morris, R. Giving Up Ghosts: Trauma and the Possibility of Politics in Southeast Asia, Positions 16:1. 2008
\r\n*** These are readings to which you can return, according to your own discretion and interest, over the course
\r\n
\r\nWeek 2.
\r\n20/1. History, Violence and After
\r\n                Part 1. Freud: Beyond the Pleasure Principle; Remembering, Repeating and Working Through, ‘Mourning and Melancholia’
\r\n                Part 2. Benjamin, W ‘‘Theses on the Concept of History’
\r\n
\r\nWeek 3.
\r\n27/1 Poetry in the Aftermath
\r\n(completion of Benjamin discussion)
\r\nCelan “Deathfugue” “Todtnauberg”, “Straitening” and other selected verse;
\r\nSupplementary: Adorno: ‘On Lyric Poetry and Society’
\r\nRecommended: Lacoue Labarthe :excerpts from Poetry and Experience
\r\nREADING RESPONSES due on IVLE on Friday, January 30^th
\r\n
\r\nWeek 4.
\r\n03/2  Power in the Aftermath: Poetry and Responsibility
\r\nCelan The ‘Meridian’ Speech
\r\nAdorno, ‘Cultural Criticism and Society’
\r\n
\r\n
\r\nREADING RESPONSES due on IVLE on Friday, February 6th.
\r\n
\r\nWeek 5 10/2 Power in the Aftermath: ‘Personal’ History
\r\nBachmann, I. ‘The Book of Franza’ from Ways of Dying.
\r\nSelected poems.
\r\n
\r\nWeek 6. 17/02. Independent Research Slot through to Thursday 28^th. No class:
\r\nPOST research question/prospectus and accompanying ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY to IVLE by Monday 2nd March (suggested page length 7-10 pages)
\r\nRECESS WEEK 21^st February – 1^st March
\r\nWeek 7. 03/3 Bare Life
\r\nMakhmalbaf, Samira: At Five in the Afternoon (see in library before attending class)
\r\nAgamben, G.: Homo Sacer (excerpts tba)
\r\n
\r\n10/3 Week 8 E-Learning Week
\r\nAzoulay, A. The Civil Contract of Photography: Excerpts tba
\r\nDiscussion on-line with selected partners; responses to prepared exercises due on Monday 16/03.
\r\nNote: This response will be weighted in your overall participation grade.
\r\n7 page essay; double-sp[aced, regular margins, reasonable 12 point font) due Monday 16^th March by 10:00 am on IVLE
\r\n17/03 Week 9 Sexual Difference and Suffering
\r\nFaulkner, W. Sanctuary
\r\nRead: Freud. S. ‘The Dissolution of the Oedipal Complex’ and
\r\nButler, Judith, ‘The Lesbian Phallus’ from Bodies that Matter. (to be discussed further in Week 9, with Faulkner)
\r\nSupplementary: Veena Das ‘Language and Body: Transactions in the Construction of Pain’ in Life and Worlds: Violence and the Descent into the Ordinary.
\r\n24/03 Week 10. The Work of Mourning – National Memory and Wounded Subjectivities
\r\nAlain Resnais’ Muriel;
\r\nView with Adorno. ‘What Does Coming to Terms with the Past Mean?’
\r\nalso recommended, but no required Gilles Pontecorvo’s Battle for Algiers (find on library media link or in reserves for class)
\r\nsupplementary: excerpt from R. Khanna Dark Continents: Psychoanalysis and Colonialism
\r\n31/03 Week 11 NO CLASS – The Work of Mourning: Testimony Independent Study
\r\nLacan and Cathy Caruth on Freud's ‘The Dream of the Burning Child’; on the structure of testifying, the ethical relation to the unsymbolizable ‘otherness’ of another; and Caruth’s immanent reconfiguration of the ‘father-son’ dyad of psychoanalysis.
\r\nFind Caruth, 'Traumatic Awakenings' in e-reserves; supplementary, Lacan, 'Tuche and Automaton'
\r\nUse the slot to start drafting a framework for your final project.
\r\n
\r\n07/04 Week 12 The Work of Mourning (cont.): the Law
\r\nBalzac, Colonel Chabert
\r\n(supplementary, short story by Balzac Adieu; to be provided)
\r\n14/4. Week 13 Narrative Authority and its Limits.
\r\nBenjamin, ‘The Story Teller’
\r\nSebald: The Immigrants.
\r\n
\r\n15 paged Final Paper due Tuesday 21^st April.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n

\r\n\tII. READINGS

\r\n

\r\n\tRequired, Supplemental and Suggested Texts

\r\n
\r\nAdorno, T.W. Cultural Criticism and Society in Prisms. MIT Press. 1983
\r\n-- Lyric Poetry and Society in Notes to Literature V. 1. New York: Columbia University Press:. 1991.
\r\n-- What Does Coming to Terms with the Past Mean? in Guilt and Defense:On Legacies of National Socialism in Postwar Germany Harvard University Press. 2010.
\r\nAgamben. G. Homo Sacer. Stanford University Press. 1995
\r\nBalzac H. Colonel Chabert. New Directions: New York. 1977.
\r\n-- Adieu. Accessible unabridged from http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1554
\r\nBachmann, I. trans. P. Filkins (photocopy, provided in class) ‘The Book of Franza’ and ‘Ways of Dying
\r\nNorthwestern University Press 1991.
\r\nBaer Ulrich Remnants of Song: Trauma and the Experience of Modernity in Charles Baudelaire and Paul
\r\nCelan. Palo Alto: Stanford University Press. 2000.
\r\nBenjamin, Walter, trans. Harry Zohn. ‘Thesis on the Philosophy of History’ In Illuminations. Schocken Books. New York. 1968.
\r\n-- ‘The Storyteller’ ibid.
\r\nButler, J. ‘The Lesbian Phallus’ from Bodies that Matter: On the Discursive Limits of Sex. Routledge/ 2011
\r\nCelan, P. The Meridian¸Stanford UP. 2011.
\r\nSelections from Poems of Paul Celan: A Bilingual Edition. Trans. M. Hamburger. Persea Books. 2001.
\r\nCaruth c. ‘Traumatic Awakenings’ in Unclaimed Experience: Trauma, Narrative and History. Johns Hopkins. 1996.
\r\nDas V, The Act of Witnessing: Violence, Poisonous Knowledge, Subjectivity in Violence and Subjectivity. Ed. Veena Das., A Keinaman & M. Ramphelee. University of California Press. 2000
\r\nDerrida J/Blanchot M. The Instant of My Death/Demeure: Fiction and Testimony. Stanford University Press. 2000.
\r\nFaulkner, W. Sanctuary. Vintage Press: New York. 1993.
\r\nFelman, S. ‘The Story Teller’s Silence: Walter Benjamin’s Dilemma of Justice’ in The Juridical Unconscious: Trials and Traumas in the 20^th Century. Harvard University Press. 2008.
\r\nFreud. S. “Beyond the Pleasure Principle” in ed. P. Gay, -- ‘The Dissolution of the Oedipal Complex’ ibid.
\r\n-- ‘On Narcissism’ ibid.
\r\n-- ‘Mourning and Melancholia’ ibid.
\r\nKhanna, R. ‘Indignity’, Positions 16:1. 2008
\r\n-- selections from Algeria Cuts: Women and Representation 1830 to the Present. Stanford 2008.
\r\nLaCapra, D. History and Memory after Auschwitz, Cornell UP. Ithaca,1998.
\r\nLacan. J. ‘Tuche and Automaton’ in Four Fundamental Concepts of Psychoanalysis ed. A. Sheridan. W.W. Norton. 1998.
\r\nLacoue-Labarthe, P Poetry as Experience Stanford. 1999.
\r\nLukacs, G. The Historical Novel. University of Nebraska Press, 1983.
\r\n-- Preface to Theory of the Novel. MIT Press. 2001.
\r\nMorris, R. Giving Up Ghosts: Trauma and the Possibility of Politics in Southeast Asia, Positions 16:1. 2008
\r\nRothberg, M. ‘The Work of Testimony in the Age of Decolonization’ in Multidirectional Memory: Remembering the Holocaust in the Age of Decolonization. Stanford University Press. 2009.
\r\nSebald. W. G. The Emigrants. New Directions. 1997.
\r\nSurrin, K. Conceptualizing Trauma: But What About Asia?’ Positions 16:1. 2008
\r\nSzondi, P. Celan Studies. Stanford 2003
\r\n

\r\n\tFilms:

\r\nAt Five in the Afternoon. Dir. Samira Makmalbaf. 2003.
\r\nBattle of Algiers. Dir. Gillo Pontecorvo. 1966.
\r\nMuriel, or the Time of Return. Dir. Alain Resnais. 1963.
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\n\tSchedule   
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\n\tWeek 1:  12 Jan             Introduction to the Course   
\n\t
\n\tCritical Reading;  The Reading Group;  The Text;  Literary Theory;  Issues; Criticism.                             
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\n\tPart One: Literature, Communication, Text   
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\n\tWeek 2: 19 Jan           Crisis        
\n\tWeek 3: 26 Jan           Pharmakon
\n\tWeek 4: 2 Feb             Communication  
\n\tWeek 5:         9 Feb              Writing   
\n\tWeek 6:         16 Feb            Literature  
\n\t
\n\tRECESS (22 Feb – 2 March)     
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\n\tPart Two: Hospitality, Media, Art
\n\t
\n\tWeek 7:         2 Mar               Hospitality         
\n\tWeek 8:         9 March           Parasite  
\n\tWeek 9:         16 March          Justice
\n\tWeek 10: 23 March         Immunity  
\n\tWeek 11: 30 March         Future    
\n\tWeek 12: 6 Apr               Humans & Animals   
\n\tWeek 13: 13 Apr             Survival (+ Conclusions and Further Questions)  

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\n\tLiterary Theory
\n\tFormalism and Historicism
\n\tAesthetics and Politics
\n\tStructuralism
\n\tPsychoanalysis
\n\tPoststructuralism
\n\tDeconstruction
\n\t
\n\tAesthetics and Culture (note that most of what concerns us combines elements of the following):
\n\tLiterary (written)
\n\tMusic (sound)
\n\tVisual Images (painting, photography, cinema)
\n\tSculpture
\n\tArchitecture
\n\tElectronic Media (digital reproduction; pixels; retinal tech)
\n\t
\n\tIssues (Mainstream-MPLA-) Criticism
\n\tFeminism
\n\tQueer Theory
\n\tEco-criticism
\n\tPostcolonial Writing/Criticism
\n\t
\n\tIssues (General)
\n\tLanguage: Speech and Writing (and the strange logic of difference)
\n\tGender
\n\tSexuality
\n\tRace
\n\tAnimals
\n\tScience, Technology, Society
\n\t
\n\t

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\n\tMethods of Critical Reading and Research

\n\tWriting and Criticism

\n\tAuthor, Reader and Text

\n\tWhat is a literary text? What is Art?

\n\tLiterary Theory
\n\t
\n\tAesthetics and Politics
\n\t
\n\tTechnoscience and the Modern World
\n\t
\n\tGlobal Issues and Local cultures

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CA: 60%

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Materials will be posted online in the form of an online journal and will include (amongst other things):

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A document associated with a short presentation. The presentation will be signed up for and presented in class on a topic related to that week's reading.

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One Essay. A brief essay, which I will help you prepare as if for submission to an international refereed journal.

\r\n\t\t

Exam: 40%

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\nHélène Cixous, "Veils"
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\nWe may also choose to read from some of the following:
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\nEdgar Allan Poe, The Portable Edgar Allan Poe.
\nMarcel Duchamp. The Bride Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors, Even (The Large Glass).
\nMina Loy, The Lost Lunar Baedeker
\nSigmund Freud, Beyond the Pleasure Principle.
\nJorge Luis Borges, “The Library of Babel.”
\nMaurice Blanchot, “Literature and the Right to Death.”
\nTheodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer, “The Culture Industry as Mass Deception.”
\nShannon and Weaver, The Mathematical Theory of Communication
\nNorbert Wiener, On the Human Use of Human Beings
\nJ. L. Austin, How to do Things with Words.
\nEmmanuel Levinas, from Totality and Infinity
\nMartin Heidegger, “The End of Philosophy and the Task of Thinking”
\nJacques Derrida, “The End of the Book and the Beginning of Writing”
\nJacques Derrida. “Signature Event Context,” in Margins of Philosophy
\nJacques Derrida, "Plato's Pharmacy"
\nHarold Bloom, “The Breaking of Form.”
\nDerrida, Adieu to Emmanuel Levinas.
\nJacques Rancière. The Politics of Aesthetics
\nBernard Stiegler, Technics and Time III.
\nHelen Cixous, Three Steps on the Ladder of Writing.
\nIrina Aristarkhova, Hospitality of the Matrix: Philosophy, Biomedicine, and Culture.
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\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t22 January 2015	\n\t\t\t\tCourts and the Environment;	\n\t\t\t\tJC
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t29 January 2015	\n\t\t\t\tUrban Planning and Development Control	\n\t\t\t\tJC
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t5 February 2015	\n\t\t\t\tBiodiversity	\n\t\t\t\tJC
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t12 February 2015	\n\t\t\t\tAir Pollution Control	\n\t\t\t\tJC
\n\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t19 February 2015*	\n\t\t\t\tLand Pollution, Noise Pollution, Hazardous Substances Pollution; Marine Pollution	\n\t\t\t\tJC
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\n\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t5 March 12015	\n\t\t\t\tWaste Management	\n\t\t\t\tJC
\n\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t12 March 2015	\n\t\t\t\tAtmospheric Protection; Climate Change and Energy Conservation	\n\t\t\t\tJC
\n\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t 19 March 2015	\n\t\t\t\tFreshwater Resource Management	\n\t\t\t\tJC
\n\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t 26 March 2015	\n\t\t\t\tChallenges to Enforcing Environmental Laws	\n\t\t\t\tTJ
\n\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t 2 April 2015	\n\t\t\t\tThe Role of Regulations and Institutions	\n\t\t\t\tTJ
\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t 9 April 2015	\n\t\t\t\tCase Studies and Overview	\n\t\t\t\tTJ
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\r\nLectures: Wednesdays 1000 - 1200 (every week), S16 0430
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\r\nWeek 11: Social Science Research Methods
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\r\nWeek 12: Introduction to ENV 3102
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\r\nWeek 13: Social Science Research Methods continued
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek	\r\n\t\t\t\tPractical \r\n\t\t\t\tTuesday 2 – 6 PM (odd weeks), GLR	\r\n\t\t\t\tLecture \r\n\t\t\t\tWednesday 10 AM - 12 PM, S16 0430
\r\n\t\t\t\t1	\r\n\t\t\t\tN/A \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tJan 14 (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction & overview \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t2	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tJan 20 (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tDeforestation in Asia \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t3	\r\n\t\t\t\tJan 27^th (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tTutorial #1: Trip to Zoo	\r\n\t\t\t\tJan 28 (2 SG) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tDeforestation in Indonesia, Papua New Guinea
\r\n\t\t\t\t4	\r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeb 4^th (SG) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tDeforestation in Cambodia
\r\n\t\t\t\t5	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeb 10^th (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tTutorial #2: Deforestation/Haze Simulation	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeb 11^th (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tMarine Biodiversity Loss in Asia \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t6	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeb 18^th (2 SG) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tMarine Biodiversity Loss in Singapore, Indonesia
\r\n\t\t\t\tRec	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeb 21^st – March 1^st
\r\n\t\t\t\t7	\r\n\t\t\t\tMarch 3^rd (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tTutorial #3: Visit to Sisters Island Marine Park \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tMar 4^th (SG) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tMarine Biodiversity Loss in Thailand
\r\n\t\t\t\t8	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tMar 11^th (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tThe Return of the Lizard King (Movie), On Borrowed Time (Movie) + IVLE Chat [This lecture falls on e-learning week] \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t9	\r\n\t\t\t\tMarch 17^th (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tTutorial #4: Creative Project Presentations for 5 SGs \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tMar 18^th (2 SG) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tWildlife Trade in China, Myanmar
\r\n\t\t\t\t10	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tMar 25^th (SG) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tWildlife Trade in Vietnam/South Africa (focused on Rhino horn) \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t11	\r\n\t\t\t\tMarch 31^st (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tTutorial #5: Creative Project Presentations for 4 SGs \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tApril 1^st (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tSocial Science Research Methods
\r\n\t\t\t\t12	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tApr 8^th (JC) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tENV 3102 Intro + Natural Science Methods \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t13	\r\n\t\t\t\tApril 14^th (JC) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tTutorial #6: Natural Science Research methods \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tApr 15^th (JGH) \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tSocial Science Research Methods Activity + talk about final exam \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tRead.	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tApr 18^th – Apr 24^th
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\r\nTutorial #2: This tutorial will showcase some of the intracacies of international environmental agreements, deforestation, and transboundary air pollution by putting you into groups and having you try to negotiate a new transboundary haze agreement for Southeast Asia. A position paper will be due the day of the simulation to help you prepare for the exercise.
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\r\nTutorial #3: In this tutorial, you will be doing a variety of exercises where you talk through marine scenarios and simulate creating a new marine protected area.
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\r\nTutorial #4: This tutorial is for presenting your creative projects.
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\r\nTutorial #5: This tutorial is for presenting your creative projects.
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\r\nTutorial #6: This tutorial is for practicing natural science research methods (surveys, transects, etc.)","Order":7},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"

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\r\n\t\tContinuing Assessment (80%)
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\r\n\t\tOverall Student Participation: 10%. Based on quantity and quality of interaction during lectures, simulations, and presentations. Part of this grade will be based on a peer assessment.
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\r\n\t\t\t\t[1] This module has a strong emphasis on group work, as in the real world students will have to work in a team throughout the semester to deliver results. For each of these assignments there will be a base grade given to the group (i.e. 80%, 90%, etc.) based on quality of the product. However, students may then receive an alteration to that base grade within a band of +/- 10% based on teammate assessment of contributions. The peer assessments will be done through teammates developed by NUS: https://teammatesv4.appspot.com/index.html .
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\r\n\t\t\t\tAnd associated tutorial video: https://youtube.googleapis.com/v/wCxBOUEiD6Q&hd=1&autoplay=1&rel=0
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\r\n\t\t\t\tFor example, a group project may receive a B, but a student identified as contributing over and above his responsibility may receive a bump of up to 10% (i.e. to an A-). Conversely, a student identified as not contributing at all may receive a deduction to a C+.
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\r\nWeek Two - Ten: Readings will be journal articles and uploaded to IVLE at least 72 hours before the class (either by Dr. Hastings or student groups).
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\r\nWeek Eleven:
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\r\nFlick, U. 2011. Introducing Research Methodology: A Beginner’s Guide to Doing a Research Project. London and Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications Limited.
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\r\nWeek Twelve: TBD
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\r\nWeek Thirteen: No readings
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\n20 Jan 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Mr Low Kian Min, Senior Vice President (Group Business Development and Commercial), Sembcorp Industries, Head of Business Development ASEAN and Australia (Power Generation)
\n22 Jan 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Dr Cheong Koon Hean, CEO, Housing & Development Board (HDB)
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\n27 Jan 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Dr Tan Siang Hee, Executive Director, CropLife Asia
\n29 Jan 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Dr Shawn Lum, President of the Nature Society (Singapore)
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\n3 Feb 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Mr Darren Thomas, Executive Director, Double Helix Track Technology (Timber Tracking Start-up)
\n5 Feb 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Mr Andrew Young, Managing Director, EnviroSolutions and Consulting (Environmental Consulting Firm)
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\n10 Feb 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Mr Khoo Teng Chye, Executive Director, the Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC), Ministry of National Development (MND)
\n12 Feb 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Mr Lang Ng, CEO, Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
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\n17 Feb 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: No Class
\n19 Feb 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: No Class (Chinese New Year)
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\n24 Feb 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: No Class (Recess Week)
\n26 Feb 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: No Class (Recess Week)
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\n3 Mar 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Mr Kenneth Er, CEO, National Parks Board (NParks)
\n5 Mar 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Mr Kwek Leng Joo, Deputy Chairman, City Developments Ltd
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\n(No Class on University-wide elearning week 9-12 Mar 2015)
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\n17 Mar 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Mr Eugene Tay, Director, Green Future Solutions Group (Sustainability Consultancy)
\n19 Mar 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Class cancelled due to unavailability of Perm Sec.
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\n23 Mar 2015 (Mon), 530-730pm, Cleantech Seminar, LT31 (optional)
\nTime : 23^rd March, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
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\nTheme : Opportunities in Cleantech, Taking stock of Times ……
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\nDr. Adil Dhalla – Director, GE Power and Water; Challenges and Opportunities in Water Treatment
\nDr. Sanjay C. Kuttan – Director and Country Manager, DNV. GL, Clean Technology Centre Energy
\nProfessor Armin Aberle – CEO, Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore, Professor, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, NUS; Opportunities in Cleantech – Solar Power
\nMs Mouna Benyahia - Director, Strategy and Transformation Asia Industrial; Resourcing the World
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\n24 Mar 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: No Class
\n26 Mar 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Ms Claire Chiang, Senior Vice President, Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts
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\n31 Mar 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Mr Andrew Tan, Chief Executive, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
\n2 Apr 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: No Class
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\n7 Apr 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Assoc. Prof. Dr Sanjay Swarup, Director, Graduate Program (Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering - SCELSE at NTU-NUS), Deputy Director, NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI); Associate Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore (NUS)
\n9 Apr 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Dr Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Senior Vice President, Head-in-charge of R&D, Sime Darby Bhd; Member of the Board of Directors, MY-Biomass.
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\n14 Apr 2015 (Tue), 630-830pm, LT31: Professor Leo Tan Wee Hin and Professor Peter Ng Kee Lin, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum, National University of Singapore (NUS)
\n16 Apr 2015 (Thu), 10am-12noon, S16-03-07: Associate Professor Matthias Roth and Associate Professor Edward Webb, Bachelor of Environmental Studies Programme, National University of Singapore (NUS)
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\n4. Problems of slums and squatters in Central Area (Raffles Plan): over-crowding, public health problems.
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\n7. Singapore’s urban development and its environmental significance: public housing (1960 – HDB) and development of satellite towns
\n8. Singapore water footprint and adaptive/mitigation outcomes: the 4 water taps
\n9. Garden City, Garden in the City, tree planting, clean and green issues: ideological issues, policy formulations
\n10. Demographic increase, land use demands and environmental planning: reclamation, high rise, transport challenges, Green Plan, Built Environmental Challenges
\n11. Brown vs Biodiversity Issues: EIA, CITES Guideline, conservation (Sungei Buloh, Chek Jawa), 3 Rs campaign
\n12. Climate Change Impacts and responses
\n13. The Future Eco-City
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\n\t\t\t\t2 \n\t\t\t\tJan 19 - 23	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Course Objectives/ Icebreakers \n\t\t\t\tSELF portfolio \n\t\t\t\tParagraph Writing 1: Topic Sentence & Para structure (pp 1-14)	\n\t\t\t\tGrammar 1: Sentence & Clausal structure \n\t\t\t\t Independent & Dependant Clauses Paragraph Writing 1 (pp 15-20): Globalization & Multicultural Outlook
\n\t\t\t\t3 \n\t\t\t\tJan 26 - 30	\n\t\t\t\tText Editing 1 \n\t\t\t\tParagraph Writing 2: Unity and Coherence	\n\t\t\t\tUnity & Coherence (cont’d) \n\t\t\t\tPractise paragraph writing-Review in class
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\n\t\t\t\t5 \n\t\t\t\tFeb 9 - 13	\n\t\t\t\tConferencing (Assignment 1)	\n\t\t\t\tConferencing (Assignment 1)
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\r\n\tWelcome to ES 1102, English for Academic Purposes. This module aims to help you to respond to your academic English language and study skills needs. These needs include
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\r\n\t\t\tunderstanding and synthesising academic and non-academic texts;
\r\n\t\t\tcritically analysing and evaluating academic texts;
\r\n\t\t\tselecting and integrating relevant information into your writing;
\r\n\t\t\twriting a range of academic genres—problem-solution essay, critical response and critical reflection;
\r\n\t\t\tmonitoring your own progress, identifying your own strengths and weaknesses in writing, and devising a plan to improve your writing;
\r\n\t\t\tunderstanding why and how to practice academic integrity; and
\r\n\t\t\tusing grammar and other language conventions accurately in context.

\r\n\t This module adopts a reading-into-writing approach using themed readings as springboard texts for your writing and provides opportunities for analysing and internalising ways of organising academic texts.
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\r\n\tES1102 runs for 12 weeks with two two-hour tutorials a week.
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\r\n\t\tcritically analysing the writer’s thesis, thesis-paragraph connections, and connections between paragraphs;
\r\n\t\tevaluating a writer’s assertions, assumptions, values and beliefs; and
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\r\n\t\tanalyse and interpret essay prompts/examination questions;
\r\n\t\tdevelop a thesis, support it with evidence, acknowledge others’ opinions or views, and write with authority;
\r\n\t\tsummarise and synthesise information from reading and integrate this into your writing;
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\r\n\t\twrite a critical reflection on own learning experience;
\r\n\t\tanalyse the problem and its impact of a given issue, identify and critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing solutions, and logically propose one’s own solutions;
\r\n\t\tpeer review other students' work;
\r\n\t\tcreate and maintain a portfolio of your own writing; and
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\r\n\t\tdevelop an awareness of why you tend to make frequent errors in particular areas of grammar and work on rectifying the issues or words to that effect; and
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\n\tThe following shows the weighting of the continuous review components for this module and their mode of assessment.

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\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tReader Response \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t10% \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tCritical Reflection \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t10% \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tProblem-solution Essay \n\t\t\t\t\t(2nd draft = 5% ; Final draft = 20%) \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t25% \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tOnline Grammar Exercises \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t5% \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWriting Portfolio \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t10%
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tInteraction \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t10% \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\tFinal Exam Essay \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t30% \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t100% \n\t\t\t

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\n\tImportant Information about the Final Essay and Final Course Grade

\n\tYou must make sure you sit for the Final Essay as there will not be any chance to re-do that portion of the course in the same semester. You will be required to re-take the whole module in the following semester if you do not obtain a “Pass”, i.e. Grade “D” or above. You will not be allowed to graduate from NUS until you pass this module.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tSemester 2, AY2014/2015 Final Exam Essay: tentatively Friday, April 24th, 2015

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\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Registrar’s Office will announce the Final Essay venue at the Examination Timetable URL:

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\n\t\t\t\tWeek 1 \n\t\t\t\t(Jan 12 – Jan 16) \n\t\t\t\tOnline registration	\n\t\t\t\tTutorial 1 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tTutorial 2 \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 2 \n\t\t\t\t(Jan 19 – Jan 23)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroducing ES1102 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tReview plagiarism \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo “Ice-breaking” activity \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroducing The Writing Portfolio \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroducing Reflective Writing \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWrite & submit Descriptive Reflection. Theme: My English Language Learning Journey, or The Importance of Writing in English (250-300 words) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tRevisiting Grammar \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tGetting The Most Out Of Academic Texts \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 3 \n\t\t\t\t(Jan 26 – Jan 30)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tReview tutor’s feedback on Descriptive Reflection \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue Revisiting Grammar \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tParaphrasing & Summarising \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue…Paraphrasing & Summarising \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tComplete the plagiarism quiz after class \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 4 \n\t\t\t\t(Feb 2 – Feb 6)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tReading and Writing a Reader Response \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tPractice writing a summary and extend it to a reader response \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tNOTE: The Online Grammar Exercises (OGE) at the IVLE Assessment site are accessible beginning Mon Feb 2 at 9:00am. The OGE site closes at 9:00am on Fri April 17. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tUsing Outlines & Other Graphic Organisers \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOutline Reader Response \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWrite Reader Response, Draft 1, by following week (500-600 words) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduce The Essay Process \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(800-900 words ) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t Week 5 \n\t\t\t\t(Feb 9 – Feb 13) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit *Reader* *Response Draft 1* (500-600 words) for peer review \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tComplete peer review \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo Text-Editing Exercises 1 & 2 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tReview Text-editing Exercises 1 & 2 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit *Reader Response Draft 2* for tutor feedback (Include in-text citations) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t Week 6 \n\t\t\t\t(Feb 16 – Feb 20) \n\t\t\t\tCNY Holiday: \n\t\t\t\tFeb 19 and 20	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue The Essay Process \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(800-900 words ) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDeveloping Thesis Statements \n\t\t\t\t\t\t& Outlines \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSourcing for Research Articles \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWrite Essay Outline and Draft 1 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit Reader Response Draft 3 for assessment (10%). Include in-text citations. Optional: 4^th draft for portfolio. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue …The Essay Process (800-900 words) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue… Developing Thesis Statements & Outlines \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tRecess Week \n\t\t\t\t(Feb 23 – Feb 27)	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 7 \n\t\t\t\t(March 2 – March 6)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue … The Essay Process (800-900 words) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit Essay Draft 1 for peer review. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tComplete peer review \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue…The Essay Process (800-900 words) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFeatures of Academic Writing \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tContinue essay peer review \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 8 \n\t\t\t\t(March 9 – March 13) \n\t\t\t\tE-learning Week	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tAPA Referencing Guide \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline APA Quiz and Exercises \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tRelative Clauses & Word Families \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit Essay Draft 2 for assessment (5%). Include in-text and end-of text citations for essay. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 9 \n\t\t\t\t(March 16 – March 20)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tClass discussion on E-learning Week \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscuss sample essays \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tAcademic Vocabulary \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConference with tutor on Essay Draft 2 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo (out of class) Online Grammar *Exercises* \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 10 \n\t\t\t\t(March 23 – March 27)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConference with tutor on Essay Draft 2 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tComplete (out of class) Text-Editing (authentic) Exercises 3 & 4 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo (out of class) *Online Grammar Exercises* \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConference with tutor on Essay Draft 2 \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tComplete (out of class) Text-Editing (authentic) Exercises 3 & 4 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo (out of class) *Online Grammar Exercises* \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 11 \n\t\t\t\t(March 30 – April 3) \n\t\t\t\tPublic Holiday: \n\t\t\t\tEaster April 3	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConference with tutor on Essay Draft 2 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo (out of class) *Online Grammar Exercises* \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWrite (in class) & submit Critical Reflection, Draft 1. Theme: My Academic Writing (300-400 words) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit *Essay Draft 3* for assessment (20%) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tReview Text Editing Exercises 3 and 4 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 12 \n\t\t\t\t(April 6– April 10)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConference (in class) with tutor on Final Essay \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOPTIONAL: Give Essay Presentation (contributes to interaction score) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConference (in class) with tutor on Final Essay \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOPTIONAL: Give Essay Presentation \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tWeek 13 \n\t\t\t\t(April 13– April 17)	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tConference (in class) with tutor on Final Essay \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tOPTIONAL: Give Essay Presentation \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tWrite (in class) & submit *Critical Reflection, Draft 2,* for assessment (10%) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFinalize portfolio (10%) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDo course wrap up \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tReading Week \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t (Make-up lesson as needed) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tFinal Essay Exam \n\t\t\t\tVenue to be announced by Registrar’s Office \n\t\t\t\tFriday April 24 \n\t\t\t\t

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\n\tCourse Policies and Expectations

\n\tClass Participation

\n\tClasses begin with the First Tutorial in Week 2.

\n\tYou are expected to participate actively in class.

\n\tParticipation includes accessing the course readings from each unit on the course website and completing any reading assignments made by your tutor before each tutorial. If you have not done this your interaction grade may be lowered.

\n\tParticipation does not include arriving late, doing work unrelated to ES1102 during tutorials, sleeping in class, or using computers or other electronic devices for matters unrelated to ES1102.

\n\tPunctuality

\n\tPlease take not that

\n\t\tyou will be considered absent if you arrive more than 20 minutes late.
\n\t\tyou should not leave a tutorial before the class officially ends without notifying your tutor. Your tutor may allow you to leave early if you have a valid reason for doing so.
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\n\tExcessive Absence

\n\tIt is your responsibility to inform your tutor if you will be absent. If you have
\n\ttwo consecutive absences or a total of two absences or more, the Vice Dean of your faculty will be informed.

\n\tLeave of Absence

\n\tIf you apply for leave or attend university events for reasons considered valid by your faculty, you must complete your leave application at the Vice Dean’s office of your faculty and give your tutor an official notice of the approval and inclusive dates of your leave.

\n\tWithdrawal

\n\tIt is your responsibility to handle the requirements for withdrawal from any university
\n\tcourse yourself. You must complete the full paperwork for your withdrawal with your faculty Vice Dean and the Registrar’s Office. Your tutor and the ES1102 coordinators do not handle “Withdraw” and “Drop” matters. The Add /Drop module guidelines are on the Registrar’s Office website.
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\n\tYou must regularly consult the ES1102 website and your IVLE Workbin for ES1102
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\n\tNUS Email Inbox

\n\tPlease check your NUS email regularly for course-related messages.

\nLate Submission
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\nAssignments which are submitted late may receive a deduction of marks.
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\nMake-up Assignments
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\nIf you are going to miss any assignment for legitimate and foreseeable reasons, email your tutor at least one week before to request the opportunity to make alternative arrangements. For legitimate and unforeseeable reasons, email your tutor no later than one week after the assignment to request the opportunity to do the assignment. Your reason must be supported with written confirmation (e.g., medical certificate or official communication from the Faculty Dean or Vice Dean). Otherwise, you will not be allowed to do a make-up assignment.
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\n\t\t\t\tThe URLs provided here may be updated by office webmasters, in which case you will need to conduct a web search, or look for the link at the Registrar Office's website (http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/) or the main NUS website (http://www.nus.edu.sg/).
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\nAcademic Integrity and NUS Code of Conduct
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\nMake sure you have a clear understanding of the following resources which provide information on academic honesty and plagiarism:
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\n\t\tNUS Honour Code at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/acceptance.html
\n\t\tNUS online module on Academic Culture at http://emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/
\n\t\tTurnitin at the NUS CIT site, http://www.cit.nus.edu.sg/plagiarism-prevention/

\nPlagiarism, collusion, other unethical text borrowing practices, and scholastic dishonesty are subject to university/faculty proceedings.
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\nStatements and E-Resources on Plagiarism
\nIt is important to note that plagiarism is an academic offence that is taken very seriously by the University, as stated in the NUS Code of Student Conduct (Clause 4) and the notice on plagiarism on the NUS website:
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\n\t\t\t\tNUS Code of Student Conduct (Clause 4)
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\n\t\t\t\tThe University takes a strict view of cheating in any form, deceptive fabrication, plagiarism and violation of intellectual property and copyright laws. Any student who is found to have engaged in such misconduct will be subject to disciplinary action by the University.

\nSource: NUS Office of Student Affairs website (www.nus.edu.sg/osa/coc)
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\n\t\t\t\tNUS Notice on the NUS Code of Conduct
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\n\t\t\t\tNUS students are expected to maintain and uphold the highest standards of integrity and honesty at all times, as well as embrace community standards, diversity and mutual respect for one another, both within the University and the wider Singapore community.
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\n\t\t\t\tThe Code of Student Conduct (published by the Office of Student Affairs) is intended to guide students' conduct in both the academic and non-academic aspects of their University life by providing an overview of the behavior generally expected of them as a member of the University community.
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\n\t\t\t\tOne of the fundamental principles on which this Code is based is that of "Academic, Professional, and Personal Integrity".
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\n\t\t\t\tIn this respect, it is important to note that all students share the responsibility for upholding the academic standards and reputation of the University. Academic honesty is a prerequisite condition in the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge.
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\n\t\t\t\tAcademic dishonesty is any misrepresentation with the intent to deceive or failure to acknowledge the source or falsification of information or inaccuracy of statements or cheating at examinations/tests or inappropriate use of resources. There are many forms of academic dishonesty and plagiarism is one of them. Plagiarism is generally defined as ‘the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own' (The New Oxford Dictionary of English). The University does not condone plagiarism.
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\n\t\t\t\tStudents should adopt this rule - You have the obligation to make clear to the assessor which is your own work, and which is the work of others. Otherwise, your assessor is entitled to assume that everything being presented for assessment is being presented as entirely your own work. This is a minimum standard. In addition, the following guidelines will provide some assistance.
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen using the ideas, phrases, paragraphs and data of others in work presented for assessment, such materials should be appropriately credited and acknowledged, so that it is clear that the materials being presented is that of another person and not the student's own.

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe amount of detail required when referencing and acknowledging a source will vary according to the type of work and norms of the discipline. For instance,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSupervised examinations will require less detail in referencing and acknowledgement.
- \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPapers written other than under examination conditions will require a full citation of all the sources utilised. While a particular style of citation is not prescribed, the citation should provide enough information for the reader to locate the sources cited.
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tResearch materials (including texts, graphics and data) obtained from the internet or other electronic resources should be treated in the same way as research materials obtained from traditional sources.

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\n\t\t\t\tAny student found to have committed or aided and abetted the offence of plagiarism may be subject to disciplinary action. In addition, the student may receive no grade for the relevant academic assignment, project, or thesis; and he/she may fail or be denied a grade for the relevant subject or module. Such a student caught plagiarizing would have to take that module for grade and not be allowed to exercise the S/U option for that module.
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\n\t\t\t\tA student may not knowingly intend to plagiarise, but that should not be used as an excuse for plagiarism. Students should seek clarification from their instructors or supervisors if they are unsure whether or not they are plagiarising the work of another person.

\nSource: NUS Registrar’s Office website (http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/adminpolicy/acceptance.html)
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\nTo ensure that students taking CELC courses understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, they are required to view the e-module entitled NUS Academic Culture module and read the articles listed below. Students will then have to take a quiz on plagiarism in the CELC module that they are taking.
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\nAcademic Culture Module
\nClick on the following link and view at least the two sections on “Plagiarism” and “Penalties”: http://emodule.nus.edu.sg/ac/launch.htm
\n

\n\t\tGo to Academic Ethics > Plagiarism

\nThis section answers the questions:
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\n\t\tWhat is plagiarism?
\n\t\tHow can plagiarism be avoided?

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\n

\n\t\tGo to Academic Ethics > Penalties

\nThis section answers the questions
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\n\t\tWhat happens when someone is caught for plagiarism?
\n\t\tDoes being found guilty of plagiarism mean expulsion from the University?

\nArticles on Plagiarism
\nClick on the links below and read the three articles on plagiarism.
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\n\t\t“Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Recognize and Avoid It”

\nhttp://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml
\n
\n

\n\t\t“Avoiding Plagiarism”

\nhttp://sja.ucdavis.edu/files/plagiarism.pdf
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\n\t\t“Plagiarism and How to Avoid It”

\nhttp://www.cdtl.nus.edu.sg/success/sl7.htm
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\r\nRecommended References:
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\r\nBinder, C.A. & Lopez-Nerney, S. (2008). Writing in process: Strategies for organization and development (3^rd ed.). Singapore: Pearson Prentice Hall.
\r\nCain, J.S. (2003). Eye on editing 2: Developing editing skills for writing. White Plains, NY: Longman.
\r\nLane, J. & Lange, E. (1999). Writing clearly: An editing guide. Boston, MA: Heinle & Heinle Publishers.
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\r\n\t\tCause-Effect Paragraph (10%)
\r\n\t\tProblem-Solution Essay (20%)
\r\n\t\tText Editing Quizzes (10%)
\r\n\t\tClass Interaction (10%)\r\n\t\t
- \r\n\t\t\t\tAttendance
- \r\n\t\t\t\tPunctuality
- \r\n\t\t\t\tPreparedness
- \r\n\t\t\t\tLeadership
- \r\n\t\t\t\tEngagement
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\r\n\tFinal Examination (50%):

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\r\n\t\tText Editing (10%)
\r\n\t\tEssay Writing (40%)

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\r\nAny student found to have committed or aided and abetted the offence of plagiarism may be subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with Section 3 (l) of Statute 6 (Discipline with Respect to Students) of the National University of Singapore Statutes and Regulations… In addition, the student may receive no mark/grade for the relevant academic assignment, project, or thesis; and he/she may fail or be denied a grade for the relevant subject or module. (NUS, 2013)
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\r\nReference
\r\nNUS. (2013). NUS Plagiarism Notice. Retrieved July 22, 2014 from http://law.nus.edu.sg/student_matters/llb_prog/plagiarism_notice.html
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\r\nIn addition, please visit the following website to obtain a more detailed understanding of academic honesty and the e-resources available to you as a student of NUS and of ES5000: http://www.nus.edu.sg/celc/programmes/Proposed%20CELC%20Webpage%20Content%20on%20Plagiarism.php
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\r\nYou are also required to take a quiz on your understanding on plagiarism in the IVLE “Assessment” platform by the end of Week 3 (30 January 2015).
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\r\n\t\tArrive punctually for every tutorial
\r\n\t\tComplete all assigned tasks
\r\n\t\tWork with others and learn from them
\r\n\t\tCommunicate with their lecturer about any difficulties relating to the module
\r\n\t\tMaximise opportunities for communicating in English both in and out of class
\r\n\t\tExploit resources for learning independently in ITSELF and the IVLE

\r\nThe following is a suggested workload schedule for ES5000, a total of 8 hours per week:
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\r\n\t\t4 hours/week: Attending tutorials
\r\n\t\t1 hour/week: Preparing for the tutorials, e.g. reading handouts and other materials
\r\n\t\t2 hours/week: Completing assigned tasks, for example, writing assignments and grammar exercises
\r\n\t\t1 hour/week: Revising lessons learnt

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\r\n\t\t\t\tWEEK	\r\n\t\t\t\tTUTORIAL 1	\r\n\t\t\t\tTUTORIAL 2 \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t1 12-16 JAN	\r\n\t\t\t\tOnline registration for ES5000
\r\n\t\t\t\t2 19-23 JAN \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to ES5000 \r\n\t\t\t\tIce-breaker \r\n\t\t\t\tLearning Journeys (Reading & Discussion) \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tLearning Journeys (Reflection & Writing) \r\n\t\t\t\tReading Skills & Vocabulary Building \r\n\t\t\t\tVocabulary Diagnostic Test \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t3 26-30 JAN \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tReading for Organisation 1: General- \r\n\t\t\t\t Specific (GS) Pattern \r\n\t\t\t\tPrinciples of Academic Writing \r\n\t\t\t\tPositioning in the Academic Community \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeedback on Learning Journeys Paragraph \r\n\t\t\t\tAPA Referencing \r\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Paragraph Writing \r\n\t\t\t\tWriting Assignment 1 (WA1): GS Paragraph \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t4 2-6 FEB \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Academic Word List \r\n\t\t\t\t & Other Online Resources \r\n\t\t\t\tGrammar 1: Words \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeedback on WA 1 \r\n\t\t\t\tGrammar 2: Articles \r\n\t\t\t\tText Editing Ex. 1: Word Forms & Articles \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t5 9-13 FEB \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tReading for Organisation 2: Cause- \r\n\t\t\t\t Effect (CE) Pattern \r\n\t\t\t\tWriting Assignment 2 (WA2): CE \r\n\t\t\t\t Paragraph* \r\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion on WA2 (Group and/or Class) \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tGrammar 3: Sentence Structure (1 & 2) \r\n\t\t\t\tText Editing Ex. 2: Sentence Structure, \r\n\t\t\t\tWord Forms & Articles \r\n\t\t\t\tPeer Review of WA2 Draft 1
\r\n\t\t\t\t6 16-20 FEB \r\n\t\t\t\tPH: Chinese New Year, Thu & Fri	\r\n\t\t\t\tText Editing Quiz 1: Sentence \r\n\t\t\t\tStructure, Word Forms & Articles* \r\n\t\t\t\tSubmit WA2 Draft 1* \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tGrammar 4: Parallelism (Self-study and Exercises) \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t 21 FEB-1 MAR	\r\n\t\t\t\tRECESS
\r\n\t\t\t\t7 2-6 MAR	\r\n\t\t\t\tConferencing on WA2 Draft 1 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tConferencing on WA2 Draft 1
\r\n\t\t\t\t8 9-13 MAR \r\n\t\t\t\tE-Learning Week	\r\n\t\t\t\tGrammar 5: Verb Forms & Tenses \r\n\t\t\t\tReading for Organisation 3: Problem- \r\n\t\t\t\t Solution (PS) Pattern \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction to Essay Writing: \r\n\t\t\t\t Outline, Introduction and Conclusion \r\n\t\t\t\tAPA Referencing (Revision)
\r\n\t\t\t\t9 16-20 MAR \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeedback on Text Editing Quiz 1 \r\n\t\t\t\tSubmit WA2 Draft 2* \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tWriting Assignment 3 (WA3): PS Essay* \r\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion on WA3 (Group \r\n\t\t\t\tand/or Class) \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t10 23-27MAR \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tGrammar 6: Modals \r\n\t\t\t\tPeer Review of WA3 Draft 1 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tText Editing Ex. 3: Verbs, SVA, Modals & \r\n\t\t\t\t Parallel Structures \r\n\t\t\t\tSubmit WA3 Draft 1* \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t11 30 MAR-3 APR PH: Good Friday	\r\n\t\t\t\tConferencing on WA3 Draft 1	\r\n\t\t\t\tConferencing on WA3 Draft 1
\r\n\t\t\t\t12 6-10 APR	\r\n\t\t\t\tConferencing on WA3 Draft 1 \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tMock Exam \r\n\t\t\t\tSubmit WA 3 Draft 2* \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t13 13-17 APR \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tText Editing Quiz 2: Verbs, SVA, \r\n\t\t\t\tModals & Parallel Structures* \r\n\t\t\t\tCourse Feedback \r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tFeedback on Mock Exam & \r\n\t\t\t\t Text Editing Quiz 2 \r\n\t\t\t\tRevision/Strategies for Final Exam \r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\tFINAL EXAMINATION: 9-11 am, Friday, 24 APR 2015 \r\n\t\t\t\t

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\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10: \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSequential logic circuits\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t11: \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDigital signals\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t12: \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tData acquisition systems\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t13: \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSummary and Review\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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1. Basic circuit parameters

Current, voltage energy and power, theorems and components

Resistors, Kirchoff’s laws, Thevenin and Norton’s theorems. Superposition principle.

2. Inductors, Capacitors, first order RC, RL and second-order RLC transient response

3. Filters

AC phasors and complex impedance. Frequency study of first-order circuits, RC, RL. Second-order circuits, RLC, tuning and damping. Frequency response and resonance. Fourier signal representation.

4. Diodes Circuits

Diodes, Zener, LEDs, and rectifiers

5. Transistor circuits

BJT and FET amplifiers and circuits

6. OP-Amp circuits

Amplifier frequency response. Summing, subtracting, integrators and differentiators, negative feedback, inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, difference amplifier and Instrumentation amplifier

7. Basic digital logic circuits

Basic logic gates and representation of numerical data in binary form

8. Combinatorial logic circuits

Combination, synthesis and minimization of logic circuits

9. Flip-flop

SR flip-flop, D flip-flop, and JK flip-flop

10. Sequential logic circuits

11. Digital signals

Sampling and sampling theorem, sample and hold, analog to digital conversion

12. Data acquisition systems

Introduction to DAQ systems and basics of Labview

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Exam - 60% of final mark

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6 lab sessions will account for 40% of the final mark

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1 tutorial hour
6 labs (each 2 hours long) through semester
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R. Hambley, Electrical Engineering, Prentice Hall, USA, 2005.

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ESP 2110 Design Project II (2014/2015 Sem II)

\r\nProject Title: Constructing and Experimenting with Tunnelling Spectroscopy
\r\nProject supervisors: *A/Prof Jeroen van Kan, Mr. Tan Huei Ming.
\r\n*Contact info phyjavk@nus.edu.sg\r\n

Preamble

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\r\n $\"\"$ $\"\"$
\r\nFigure 1 – Right: Graphic illustrating an STM probe tip above a graphene layer [1], Left: A simple schematic of a Scanning Tunneling Microscope [2].
\r\n
\r\nThe Scanning Tunnelling Microscope (STM) was developed by Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer in IBM Zurich in 1981, which earned them the Nobel Physics Prize in 1986 and also spawned a branch of atomic scale imaging techniques called Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM). Essentially, the STM images a sample surface by bringing a probe tip into quantum tunnelling distance (

few Ǻ) to a sample surface (Fig. 1) and the tip-sample distance is maintained via an electronically controlled piezoelectric actuator.
\r\n
\r\nIn principle, the STM has to be considered primarily as a spectroscopic method due to its inherent voltage bias dependence (Wiesendanger, 1994). As such, one can perform Scanning Tunnelling Spectroscopy (STS) experiments by characterising the tunnelling current dependence on the tip-sample distance (I-z curve) or bias voltage (I-V curve). Indeed, in their early experiments, Binnig and Rohrer validated their tunnelling setup through the successful measurement of the exponential dependence of the tunnelling current on the tip-sample separation (Fig. 6). Today, the STM is a tool used for atomic scale structure fabrication, imaging and state alteration (e.g. This and this recent papers in Science).
\r\nFor this project, students are tasked with the design and assembly of a non-scanning tunnelling setup and characterising the quality of their setup by measuring I-z curves.\r\n\r\n

Instructions

\r\nFor this project, student groups are expected to accomplish the following tasks:\r\n\r\n

Mechanical:

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Calibrate deflections of piezoelectric discs using optical microscopes to decide on one that has the most suitable deflection range for use. Re-calibrate the piezo performance integrated in a working Z-axis nanopositioning system.
Planning the design of the mechanical setup such that the Z-axis nanopositioning system, probe tip holder and sample holder are integrated within a mechanical setup. A micrometer is provided to carry out coarse approach of the tip to the sample.
Parts needed for your mechanical setup are drawn in SolidWorks. The CAD drawings are then exported in STereoLithography (STL) file format to be used for fabrication with 3D printers.

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Electronics:

\r\n\r\n

An analog PCB circuit for distance control of the tip-sample distance is provided (ref. Figure 1 Right). This circuit has to be integrated into the mechanical set-up to minimise electrical noise & mechanical vibrations.
Learn to use a provided LabVIEW Virtual Instrument (VI) & a NI USB-6211 DAQ card to carry out data logging and characterisation of the tunnelling system. *Optional: Assess the relative performance of the analog circuit against a provided Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) Real Time Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) feedback loop.
Verify piezo response via electronic means, see first item in mechanical; re-calibration.

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System characterisation & data analysis:

\r\n\r\n

Measure the environmental noise level and validate the stability of the system components using a piezoelectric accelerometer, following from point 2). a.
Quantify the stability of the system through the tunnelling signal measured by the electronic subsystem.
Carry out I-z spectroscopy measurements and interpret the data obtained.

\r\nEach team is to provide an interim update and final submissions in the form of a report and poster presentation as key deliverables. Each team member will be allocated 3 minutes presentation time for the poster presentation, followed by a group Q&A session of about 10 minutes. The report should be between 8-10 pages long, excluding appendices.","Order":6},{"ID":"90a8a055-914b-432d-b385-dc75b6febf6e","Title":"Workload","Description":"0.5-0-0-9.5-0

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B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
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\r\n Students are free to make a sensor of their own choice, as long as it is fabricated by themselves. They are to use simple readily available materials. The sensor for example, might measure any one of the following: temperature, pressure, humidity, electric/magnetic field strength, stress, strain, position, vibration, sound, light intensity, or any other parameter important in science and engineering .   Students are expected to design and make a suitable electrical circuit for the sensor, so that its output signals can be transferred to a computer, and stored in the form of data files that can be displayed in the form of graphs/maps. At the end of the project, students should be able to demonstrate the effectiveness of their sensor, typically comparing it to a professional one, and where possible, they are encouraged to make sensor arrays that can directly monitor 2D/3D distributions in real time.  Students must make up their own electrical circuits, using individual components, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors and Op-Amps. They will typically use LABVIEW software to transfer data to a computer.
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\n Students will be supervised by A. Khursheed and by Md Raisul in the WS2-05-30 lab. Students may also consult Andrew Bettiol on LabView issues. Students are free to purchase and acquire the materials they need for the project. A sum of up to 100 S$ per student will be allocated, and students must have their purchases for the project committed or spent by the end of February, contact Angela Lok in the ESP office for more details on purchasing procedure.
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\n Once students decide on their project, they should consult with A. Khursheed and Md Raisul. They should also consult with A. Khursheed and Md Raisul before the Mid-Term and Final Presentations. These consultations are mandatory. Apart from consultations in the lab. A. Khursheed and Md Raisul will be available for consultation in their respective offices.
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\n An important part of the assessment will be how students manage their project. Students must themselves place limits on what they attempt. Often students are too ambitious, and attempt something for which they have no background (too complicated electronic circuits), or rely on materials that are not available (or take too long to purchase/acquire). They themselves must set limits on their project, to what is realistic in the time-frame that they have. They must not spend more than 10 hours per week on the project, and restrict their project accordingly to what can be done within this time-frame. There is no simulation requirement in this project. No extra marks will be given for running simulation programs, unless it is essential for the design of the sensor. This is basically a hands-on project, where students are encouraged to source their own materials, fabricate things for themselves, and use only things that they themselves understand very well.
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\r\nStudent groups will be formed, 3 students in each group, students can choose which groups they want to be in
\r\nW1-2 Lecture: Thermoelectric sensors (E. Chua), Summary of LabView (A. Bettiol)
\r\nW7 Mid-term Presentation
\r\nW12 Final Presentation
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\r\nFinal Presentation            70%
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\nOffice: AS1 05-31
\nEmail: Hispb@nus.edu.sg
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\nLectures:
\nThursday, 2-4PM
\nUtown: SRC LT50
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\nBrief statement of aims and objectives:
\nEU1101E is an introductory survey module. As a survey module we will be introducing European History to you by looking at snapshots of the “big picture”. We will be examining and discussing the political, social, cultural and economic themes. This module will focus on answering a couple of simple but important questions: What do we mean by “Modern” Europe? What was it and how did it come about? Why did it become so influential globally?
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\n Synopsis:
\nBy the mid-1700s, Europeans had come to see themselves at the dawn of a new age of unparalleled greatness and achievement. The entry for “Europe” in the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D’Alembert reckoned that Europe might be territorially small, but it was easily also:
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\n… the most significant of all continents for its commerce, its navigations, its fertility, its enlightenment, and the industry of its people, its knowledge of the arts, sciences, trades, and most importantly – Christianity ….
\n The encyclopedists could point to abundant evidence that they were, indeed, living in extraordinary times. The period from the mid-1700s to the mid-1800s was an era of revolutionary changes which made Europe the intellectual and political ‘hothouse’ of the modern world. This course will introduce students to key themes in the social, political, and cultural history of Europe during this “Age of Revolution,” including the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution, the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, the Restoration Era, the Revolutions of 1848, and the movements for Italian and German national unification. In the process, we will try to understand how Europe in the 1800s arrived at this remarkable position and why it became such a fertile source of new ideas, ranging from democracy to human rights and from socialism to terrorism. The story of Europe’s self-conscious attempts to become “modern” is not always a happy or edifying tale, but it is one that continues to shape the world we live in.
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\nTutorials:
\nYou are expected to attend all tutorials, and if you cannot make it you need to provide a formal reason IN ADVANCE (such as for example by submitting a scanned copy of an MC, doctor’s letter, etc.). Makeup tutorials can be arranged with the respective tutor(s).
\nYou are expected to come prepared to tutorials and actively participate in the class discussions. Your class participation grade does not depend on your physical presence in the room, but on your regular contribution to the discussions.
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\nMidterm:
\nThe midterm text will consist of a take-home assignment set during e-learning week (Week 8 of 9-13 March, 2015). Details will be announced during the lecture closer to the actual week of the assignment.
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\nClass Test:
\nAn in-class test that will be held during the lecture of week 12.
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\nFinal Examination:
\nFor the final examination, students will be expected to answer two, broad essay-format questions within the usual two-hour allotment of time.
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\nGrading and Assignments:
\nThe following weightages will be assigned to the different activities and assignments associated with this module
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\nMidterm:         15%
\nClass test:                         15%
\nFinal exam:          40%
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\nLecture Schedule
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\nLecture slides will be made available after the lectures
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\n\t\t(15 January, 2015) Introduction to the module and lecture: Establishing the new order: Europe after 1648 (PB)

\n Spielvogel, ch. 15
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\n\t\t(22 January): The scientific method, the Enlightenment and secularism (PB)

\n Spielvogel, chapters 16-17
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\n\t\t(29 January): Before the Revolution – political and economic developments in France (and beyond) (PB)

\n Spielvogel, chapter 18; Cannistraro and Reich, topic 59.
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\n\t\t(5 February): The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars (BPF)

\n Spielvogel, chapter 19; Cannistraro and Reich, topics 61-62.
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\n\t\t(12 February): The Age of Sentiment, Revolutions and Nationalisms in Europe (PB)

\n Spielvogel, chapter 21; Cannistraro and Reich, topics 63, 65.
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\n\t\t(19 February: Chinese New Year) – No lecture

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\n ++++++ Mid-term break++++++++++
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\n\t\t(5 March): Urbanization, the Industrial Revolution and Capitalism (PB)

\n Spielvogel, chapter 20; Cannistraro and Reich, topics 60, 64.
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\n\t\t(12 March: e-learning week) – Midterm take home assignment (TBA)

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\n\t\t(19 March): Socialism and Darwinism (PB)

\n Spielvogel, chapters 20, 22 (esp. pp. 677-82); Cannistraro and Reich, topics 71-2.
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\n\t\t (26 March): France in the Age of Liberalism and Napoleon III (BPF)

\n Spielvogel, chapter 22 (esp. pp. 658-62); Cannistraro and Reich, topics 66-7.
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\n\t\t (2 April): The Unifications of Italy and Germany (PB)

\n Spielvogel, chapter 22, (esp. pp. 662-9); Cannistraro and Reich, topic 69.
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\n\t\t (9 April): Progress, Optimism and Anxiety (PB)

\n Spielvogel, chapters 23-4; Cannistraro and Reich, topic 70.
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\n\t\t (16 April): Empire, the Alliance Systems and the Road to World War I (BPF)

\n      Spielvogel, chapter 24, (esp. pp. 745-59), chapter 25; Cannistraro and Reich, topics 73-4.
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\nTutorials/ Class Discussions:
\nTutorial/class groups meet every fortnight on even weeks. There will be a total of five class sessions scheduled on the following days:
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\nThursday 10-12
\nThursday 4-6
\nFriday 12-2
\nFriday 2-4
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\nTutorials/classes start in Week 4 and there will be a total of 5 sessions. One of these falls during e-learning week.
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\nWk4            Thursday-Friday, 5-6 February: The French Revolution
\n                   Tierney and Scott, pp. 164-202; Cannistraro and Reich, pp. 632-646.
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\nWk 6           Chinese New Year – no sessions
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\nWk 8           E-learning week – to be announced: Napoleon and the Congress System
\n                   Cannistraro and Reich, pp. 647-668.
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\nWk 10         Thursday-Friday, 26-27 March: 1848 and its Repercussions
\n                    Tierney and Scott, pp. 267-274; Cannistraro and Reich, pp. 692-718.
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\nWk 12         Thursday-Friday, 9-10 April: Nationalism
\n                   Tierney and Scott, pp. 222-228; 300-307; Cannistraro and Reich, pp. 765-787
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\nSet readings (also in RBR)
\nCannistraro, P.V., and J.J. Reich, The Western Perspective. A History of Civilization in the West (2^nd ed.) (Wadsworth-Thompson, 2004).
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\nSpielvogel, J., Western Civilization, vol. II, “Since 1500”, 9^th edition (Stamford CT: Cengage Learning, 2015).
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\nTierney, B. and Scott, J.W., Western Societies. A Documentary History, vol. 2, 2^nd edition (Boston: McGraw Hill, 2000).
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\n   *Second short paper assigned, due March 30^th in mailbox
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\nWeek 11: Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism – The Call to Rationalize
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\nWeek 12: Weber, "The Types of Legitimate Domination," p. 212-254.
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\r\nKarl Marx, Selected Writings, edited by Lawrence H. Simon, Hackett Publishing (1994)
\r\nEmile Durkheim, Suicide: A Study in Sociology, translated by John A. Spaulding and George Simpson (1951 [1897])
\r\nEmile Durkheim, The Rules of the Sociological Method, Translated by Sarah Solovay and John Mueller (1965)
\r\nEmile Durkheim, The Division of Labor in Society, Translated by George Simpson (1949)
\r\nStejpan Mestrovic, “Anomie and the Unleashing of the Will”, Emile Durkheim and the Reformation of Sociology, New Jersey: Rowman & Littlefield (1988).
\r\nHarriet Martineau, How to Observe Morals and Manners, London: Charles and Knight Co (1838). Available here: http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uva.x000529100;view=1up;seq=1
\r\nMax Weber, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism, translated by Talcott Parsons (1958 [1904-5])
\r\nMax Weber, Economy and Society, Volume 1, edited by Guenther Roth and Claus Wittich (1968)
\r\nC. Wright Mills, The Sociological Imagination (1959)
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\r\nSecondary readings that may be helpful
\r\nAlex Callinicos, The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx
\r\nLewis Coser, Masters of Sociological Thought: Ideas in Historical and Social Context
\r\nAnthony Giddens, Capitalism and Modern Social Theory: An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Weber
\r\nMichael Hill,‘‘Asian Values’ as reverse Orientalism: Singapore’, Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 41, 2, 2000, 177-190. Reprinted in Jonathan Rigg (ed) Southeast Asian Development: Critical Concepts in the Social Sciences (3 volumes), London, Routledge, vol. 3, pp 480-494 (2008).
\r\nPatricia Langermann and Jill Niebrugge, "The Meaning of 'things': Theory and Method in Harriet Martineau's How to Observe Morals and Manners (1838) and The Rules of Sociological Method (1895) in Michael Hiil and Sosan Hoecker-Drysdale (eds) Harriet Martineau: Theoretical and Methodological Perspectives (2001)
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\r\n\t1. The regional environment and global order in which the two regional organizations operate under.

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\r\n\t2. Regionalism and regional integration, international cooperation and collective decision-making in foreign policy.

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\r\n\tFinal Examination 40%

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\r\n\tTOTAL 100%

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\nInstructor:       Dr. Zhang Weina
\n                        MRB BIZ1 Building, 07-47
\n                        Tel: 65168120
\nEmail: bizzwn@nus.edu.sg
\n
\nSession:          Semester 2, 2014/2015
\n
\n
\nCourse objectives
\n
\nThe objective of this course is to develop key concepts in investment theory from the perspective of a portfolio manager, and to apply such concepts using real financial data. Topics to be covered include portfolio optimization and asset pricing theories, as well as their applications to problems in modern financial practice. This course also explores the application of various financial instruments in investment management and introduces the basic techniques of portfolio performance evaluation.
\n
\nPrerequisites
\n
\n- Finance (FIN2004)
\n- Statistics (BZ1008/ST1131A)
\n- Basic understanding of Excel Spreadsheet functions
\n- Financial calculator
\n
\nCourse textbook
\n
\nThe reference noted below has been placed in the RBR section in HSSML:
\n
\nBodie, Zvi, Alex Kane, Alan Marcus and Ravi Jain, 2014, Investments: Asia Global Edition, McGraw Hill, ISBN 978-007-126228-6.
\n
\nAll other course materials, journal articles, data files, and information pertaining to FIN3102 will be posted on the IVLE. You are expected to check any updates and files on the IVLE system on the regular basis. You are encouraged to use IVLE discussion forum for your questions and comments. I encourage you to read regularly the financial news from Wall Street Journal or the Financial Times.
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\nAssessment Methods
\n
\nClass Participation 20%
\nAssignments 20%
\nCases                                                   25%
\nTest (18 April 2015, 1-3pm) 30%
\nEthics 5%__
\nTotal                                                   100%
\n
\n
\n(i) Class participation (20%)
\n
\nCredits will be given for active participation in class. (Warning: Zero mark will be given for non-participation throughout the course.) Students will also be prompted with questions on the additional assigned readings from the financial times, the economists, and the Bloomberg.
\n
\n(ii) Group Projects on Cases (25%)
\n
\nThere are TWO CASES in this course. Each class will form 6 groups. Group 1, 2, and 3 are to complete a 10-page case analysis report including appendix in MICROSOFT WORD document (with font size not smaller than 11) and be prepared to present the case analysis in class for CASE 1 in Week 5 (9 February to 12 February). Group 4, 5, and 6 are to do the same for CASE 2 and present in Week 10 (23 March to 27 March). Moreover, Group 4 to 6 will write a 2-page critique for case report done by Group 1 to Group 3 for CASE 1. Group 1 to 3 will write a 2-page critique for case report done by Group 4 to 6 for CASE 2. The case report shall be submitted through IVLE. When uploading the reports, please label the file in the following format: “A1_Group1_Case 1” with the relevant section number starting with letter “A” and Group Number and Case No.
\n
\nCASE 1:
\nIt can be collected on 23 January 2015 after 10am. The electronic case reports from Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 are due on 6 February 2015 (Friday) by 10am to IVLE. The lecturer will email the reports to the relevant critique groups on that Friday. The critiques on the reports by Group 4, Group 5, and Group 6 are due on 9 February (Monday) by 10am to IVLE.
\n
\nCASE 2:
\nIt can be collected on 6 March 2015 after 10am. The electronic case reports from Group 4, Group 5, and Group 6 are due on 20 March 2015 (Friday) by 10am to IVLE. The lecturer will email the reports to the relevant critique groups on that Friday. The critiques on the reports by Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3 are due on 23 March (Monday) by 10am to IVLE.
\n
\n(iii) Group Assignments (20%)
\n
\nThere will be TWO GROUP ASSIGNMENTS. Every group is expected to submit the answers in MICROSOFT WORD documents electronically to the IVLE system by the due date. When uploading the assignments, please label the file in the following format: “A1_Group1_Assignment 1” with the relevant section number starting with letter “A” and Group Number and Assignment Number. The groups shall be prepared for presenting the answers in class as well if called upon.
\n
\nASSIGNMENT 1:
\nIt will be given out on 6 February 2015 (Friday). The due date is 27 February (Friday) by 10am to IVLE.
\n
\nASSIGNMENT 2:
\nIt will be given out on 20 March 2015 (Friday). The due date is 3 April (Friday) by 10am to IVLE.
\n
\n(iv) Test (30%)
\n
\nA 2-hour closed-book test will be held on 18 April 2015 (Saturday of Week 13) from 1pm to 3pm. Venue to be decided. You are allowed to bring a financial calculator for the test.
\n
\n(v) Investment Ethics (5%)
\n
\nThere will be online materials for study of Ethics and a quiz on the materials in IVLE. This is in compliance to NUS being a CFA affiliated institution. More details will be posted on IVLE.
\n
\n
\nMain Topics:
\n
\nTopic 1: Introduction (BKMJ Chapter 1 to 5)
\n1. Investment environment
\n2. Different asset classes
\n3. How securities are traded
\n4. Investment companies
\n5. Risk & Return
\n
\nTopic 2: Portfolio Theory (BKMJ Chapter 6 to 7)
\n1. Determine risk tolerance
\n2. Measure portfolio risk and return
\n3. Identify investment opportunity set
\n4. Optimal asset allocation
\n
\nTopic 3: Equilibriums Asset Pricing Models (BKMJ Chapter 8, 9 & 10)
\n1.   CAPM
\n2.   APT
\n3.   Applications
\n
\nTopic 4: Portfolio Management (BKMJ Chapter 24)
\n1.   Passive investment
\n2.   Active investment
\n3. Performance measure
\n
\nTopic 5: Efficient Market Hypothesis and its Applications (BKMJ Chapter 11 & 12)
\n1.     Forms of Market Efficiency
\n2.     Tests of Market Efficiency
\n3.     Implications of Efficient Capital Markets
\n
\nTopic 6: Security Analysis (BKMJ Chapter 17 & 18)
\n1.     Macroeconomic Analysis
\n2.     Industry Analysis
\n3.     Fundamental Analysis
\n4.   Technical Analysis
\n
\nTopic 7: Bond Investment (BKMJ Chapter 14, 15 & 16)
\n1.     Bond features
\n2.     Bond pricing and yields
\n3.     Interest rate determinants
\n4.     Bond pricing with yields
\n5. Term structure theories
\n6. Determine risk tolerance
\n7. Measure portfolio risk and return
\n8. Identify investment opportunity set
\n9. Optimal asset allocation
\n
\nTopic 8: Derivative Investment (BKMJ Chapter 20, 21, 22, & 23)
\n1.     Overview of derivatives
\n2.     Forward and Futures
\n3.     Options
\n4.   Put-call Parity
\n5.   Hedge with derivatives
\n
\nTopic 9: Investment in Singapore
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\nSchedule
\n
\nWeek 1: Topic 1
\nWeek 2: Topic 2
\nWeek 3: Topic 3 & 4
\nWeek 4: Topic 3 & 6
\nWeek 5: Case 1 Discussion
\nWeek 6: Topic 5
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\nRecess Week Break
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\nWeek 7: Assignment 1 Discussion
\nWeek 8: Topic 7 (E-learning)
\nWeek 9: Topic 7
\nWeek 10: Case 2 Discussion
\nWeek 11: Topic 8
\nWeek 12: Assignment 2 Discussion & Topic 9
\nWeek 13: Test on 18 April 2015 from 1pm to 3pm
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\r\nWeek 1 (16/1/2015). The concept of ‘meaningfulness’ and whether meanings individuals or groups hold about life influence their decisions about how they would live their lives;
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\r\n3. 30% Individual assignment i.e. seminar portfolio (a reflection paper of the learning outcomes through the preparation for oral presentaiton and the one-page summaries on all the topics discussed in the module).
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\nSemester II – AY 2014-2015
\nFridays, 3-6, AS3, 03-03
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\nLecturer: Dr. Maribeth Erb
\nAS1, 03-11
\nPhone: 6516-3825
\ne-mail: socmerb@nus.edu.sg
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\n\t\t\t\tBrief Description:
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\n\t\t\t\tAssessment:
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\n\t\t\t\tClass participation will count for 10% of the grade. Students are expected to keep up with readings and contribute to each week’s seminar. Students will be asked to be involved in various types of presentations in class, as well as participate in discussions which will be formulating ideas about researching theme parks. In these presentations and discussions students will engage with the course literature, and formulate their own projects for further research.
\n\t\t\t\tA fieldtrip will be taken to a theme park, so that students can make observations, and do some field research that has been stimulated by ideas from the course readings. 4 short essay assignments will be given to help build the students to a larger project which will be based on the fieldtrip. These essays will include literature reviews, designing research questions and discussions of methodologies (formulating questions for surveys and interviews to be undertaken on the class field trip) and write ups of interview data and observations data from the field trip.
\n\t\t\t\tThese 4 short essays constitute 40% of the grade (10% each).
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\n\t\t\t\tThe final research project, which will bring together the students’ research both empirical and library, will constitute 30% of the grade.

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\nSchedule of Seminars:
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\nWeek 1) Contemplating Theme Parks (January 16)
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\nReadings:
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\nAnton-Clave, S. 2007 The Global Theme Park Industry, London: CAB International. Introduction and Chapter 1
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\nSorkin, Micheal 1993 "See you in Disneyland", in Variations on a Theme Park: The New American City and the End of Public Space, New York: Farrer, Strauss and Giraux
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\nIn Class Observation and Note taking Exercise
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\nWeek 2) What is Theming? (January 23)
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\nClass will meet in Library for a Library Orientation session at 4 pm
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\nReadings:
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\nDicks, Bella 2003 Culture on Display: the production of contemporary visitability, Maidenhead, England: Open University Press.
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\nDavis, Susan 1996 "The Theme Park: Global Industry and Cultural Form", Media Culture Society 18(3): 399-422.
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\nAnton-Clave, S. 2007 The Global Theme Park Industry, London: CAB International, chapter 2.
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\nAssignment #1 Observation Notes due
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\nWeek 3) Contemplating the Origin of Theme Parks (January 30)
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\nStudent presentations on different types of historical leisure parks
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\nWeek 4) Disneyization and MacDonaldization (Feb 6)
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\nReadings:
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\nBryman, Alan 2004 The Disneyization of society, London: Sage.
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\nRitzer, George 2002 Mcdonaldization: the reader
\nThousand Oaks, Calif. : Pine Forge Press
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\nWeek 5) Researching Theme Parks (Feb 13)
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\nReadings to be announced
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\nWeek 6) For and Against Disney (Feb 20)
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\nStudent Debate
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\nSemester Break 21 Feb-1 March, Trip to USS
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\nWeek 7 Creating Utopia (March 6)
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\nReadings:
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\nMoore, Alexander 1980 "Walt Disney World: Bounded Ritual Space and the Playful Pilgrimage Center", Anthropological Quarterly, 53(4): 207-218
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\nJohnson, David M. 1981"Disney World as Structure and Symbol: Re-creation of the American Experience", The Journal of Popular Culture, 15 (1): 157–165.
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\nKing, Margaret J. 1981 "Disneyland and Walt Disney World: Traditional Values in Futuristic Form" Journal of Popular Culture 15 (1) :116-140
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\nGottdiener, M/ 1982 "Disneyland: A Utopian Urban Space", Urban Life 11(2): 139-162.
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\nWeek 8) E-week discussion forums and organizing of USS data (March 13)
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\nWeek 9) Global Disney (20 March)
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\nReadings
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\nTeo, Peggy and Yeoh, Brenda 1997 “Remaking Local Heritage for Tourism”, Annals of Tourism Research 24 (1): 192-213.
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\nVan Mannen, John1992 "Displacing Disney: Some Notes on the Flow of Culture", Qualitative Sociology 15 (1): 5-35.
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\nWarren, Stacy 1999 "Cultural Contestation at Disneyland Paris", in Leisure/Tourism Geographies: Practices and Geographical Knowledge, edited by David Crouch, Routledge: London and New York.
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\nAltman, Yochanan 1995 “A theme park in a cultural straitjacket: the case of Disneyland Paris, France”, Managing Leisure, 1 (1): 43-56
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\nTaylor, Richard & Terry Stevens 1995 “An American adventure in Europe: an analysis of the performance of Euro Disneyland (1992-1994)”, Managing Leisure 1(1): 28-42.
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\nMatusitz, Jonathan 2011 “Disney’s successful adaptation in Hong Kong: A glocalization perspective”, Asia Pacific Journal of Management 28:677-681.
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\n Choi, Kimburley 2012 “Disneyfication and Localisation: The Cultural Globalisation Process of Hong Kong Disneyland”, Urban Studies 49 (2): 383-397.
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\nWeek 10) Theme Parks and the Exhibition of Cultures (27 March)
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\nReadings
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\nStanley, Nick 1998 Being Ourselves for You, London: Middlesex University Press.
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\nDicks, Bella 2003 Culture on Display, Intro and Chapter 1
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\nMitchell, Timothy 1989 “The World as Exhibition”, Comparative Studies in Society and History 31(2): 217-236.
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\nChristopher B. Balme 1998 "Staging the Pacific: Framing Authenticity in Performances for Tourists at the Polynesian Cultural Center" Theatre Journal 50 (1) :53-70
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\nHendry, Joy 2000 The Orient Strikes Back: A Global View of Cultural Display, Oxford: Berg.
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\nWeek 11) Nature as a Theme Park (April 3)
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\nReadings
\nDesmond, Jane 1999 Staging Tourism: Bodies on Display from Waikiki to Sea World, chapters 7, 8. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
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\nDicks, Bella 2003 Culture on Display, chapter 4 “Theming Culture, Theming Nature”, pp. 93-117.
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\nBeardworth, Alan and Alan Bryman 2001 “The Wild Animal in Late Modernity: The Case of the Disneyization of Zoos”, Tourist Studies 1: 83-104.
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\nWeeks 12 and 13 Student Presentations
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\nAime Cesaire, Discourse on Colonialism (1950), pp. 31-78.
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\nPrasenjit Duara, Decolonization: Perspectives From Now and Then (New York: Routledge, 2004), Introduction and Chapter 15, pp. 1-18 and 199-217.
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\nFrantz Fanon, “On Violence” in Fanon, The Wretched of the Earth (1961), pp. 1-62.
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\nNgugi wa Thiong'o, Decolonising the Mind: the Politics of Language in African Literature (1986), pp. ix-109.
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\nEls Bogaerts and Remco Raben eds., Beyond Empire and Nation: Decolonizing Societies in Africa and Asia, 1930s-1970s (2012), Introcution and Chapter 5-6, pp. 1-21 and pp. 137-183.
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\nWeek 1 (January 15)                         Introduction: What is history? Why study history?
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\nWeek 2 (January 22)                         What is decolonization?: Overview
\n Betts, Decolonization, Introduction-Chapter 4., pp. 1-46
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\n Betts, Decolonization, Chapter 5-10., pp. 52-110.
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\nWeek 4 (February 5)                        What is decolonization?: Overview
\n Duara, Decolonization, Chapter 12, 17, and 18.
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\nWeek 5 (February 12) Film Showing
\n *Submission: Book Review (1000 words)
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\nWeek 6 (Febraury 19) Chinese New Year
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\nRecess (February 26)                      Recess Week No Class
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\nWeek 7 (March 5) Reading Primary Source:
\n Cesaire, Discourse on Colonialism (1950), pp.31-78.
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\nWeek 8 (March 12) Reading Primary Source:
\n Fanon, “On Violence,” in Fanon, pp. 1-62.
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\n Ngugi, Decolonising the Mind (1986), pp. ix-62.
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\n Ngugi, Decolonising the Mind (1986), pp. 63-108.
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\nWeek 11 (April 2) Film Showing
\n *Submission: Review Essay (1000 words)
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\nWeek 12 (April 9)                               New Directions: Beyond Empire and Nation
\n Bogaerts and Raben, Beyond Empire and Nation, pp. 1-21 and pp. 137-183.
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\nWeek 13 (April 16) New Directions: Various Meanings of Decolonization
\n Sekhar, Decolonization in South Asia (2009), pp. 1-70.
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\nApril 24, 2015 Submission: Final Essay (3000 words)
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\nE. H. Carr, What is history, pp1-24 [IVLE]
\n
\nWeek 2: Fact and Fiction in Travel Writing (20 Jan)
\n
\nReadings:
\nPercy Adams, Travelers and travel liars, 1660-1880, pp19-43 [IVLE]
\nMary Louise Pratt, Imperial eyes: travel writing and transculturation, pp24-37 [IVLE]
\nAnon, A voyage round the world, in His Majesty's ship the Dolphin: commanded by the Honourable Commodore Byron (1767) [NUS Lib - ECCO]
\n
\nWeek 3: The Grand Tour (27 Jan)
\n
\nReadings:
\nMichele Cohen, The Grand Tour: constructing the English gentleman in 18th century France, History of Education, 09/1992, Volume 21, Issue 3, p241-257 [IVLE]
\nKatherine Turner, British Travel Writers in Europe 1750-1800, pp55-74 [IVLE]
\nTobias Smollett, Travels through France and Italy (1778) [NUS Lib - ECCO]
\n
\nWeek 4: Orientalism (3 Feb)
\n
\nReadings:
\nEdward Said, Orientalism, pp31-110 [IVLE]
\nAli Behdad, Orientalism Matters, MFS Modern Fiction Studies, 2010, Volume 56, Issue 4, pp709-728 [IVLE]
\n
\nWeek 5 - 6: The Turk (10 Feb, 17 Feb)
\n
\nReadings: Wk 5
\nGerald Maclean, Looking East: English writing and the Ottoman Empire before 1800, pp44-61, 174-198 [IVLE]
\nBrandon Beck, From the Rising of the Sun, pp29-48 [IVLE]
\n

\n\t

\n\t\tHenry Blount, A Voyage into the Levant (1671) [NUS Lib - EBBO]
\n\t\t
\n\t\tReadings: Wk 6
\n\t\tMichael Curtis, Orientalism and Islam, pp.38-50 [IVLE]
\n\t\tAsli Cirakman, From tyranny to despotism, International Journal of Middle East Studies, 02/2001, Volume 33, Issue 1, pp 49-68 [IVLE]
\n\t\tJames Dallaway, Constantinople: Ancient and Modern (1797) [NUS Lib]
\n\t\t

\nWeek 7 - 8: The European Other (3 Mar, 10 Mar)
\n
\nReadings: Wk 7
\nFani-Maria Tsigakou, The Rediscovery of Greece, pp11-62 [IVLE]
\nJames S Duncan and Derek Gregory (eds), Writes of Passage, pp164-184 [IVLE]
\nDavid Urquhart, Spirit of the East (1838) [NUS Lib]
\n
\nReadings: Wk 8 (E-LEARNING WEEK)
\nMS Anderson, Britain’s Discovery of Russia 1553-1815, pp1-32 [IVLE]
\nM.E. Yapp, British perceptions of the Russian threat to India, Modern Asian Studies, Vol. 21, No. 4 (1987), pp. 647-665 [IVLE]
\nLt Col James Baker, Turkey (1877) [NUS Lib]
\n
\nWeek 9 - 11: Gendering People & Spaces (17 Mar, 24, Mar, 31 Mar)
\n
\nReadings: Wk 9
\nSara Mills, Discourses of Difference, pp27-46 [IVLE]
\nAnna Secor, Orientalism, gender and class in Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's Turkish Embassy Letters: to persons of distinction, men of letters, Cultural Geographies 1999 6: pp 375-398 [IVLE]
\nLetters by Mary Wortley Montagu, written during her travels in Europe, Asia and Africa (1763) [NUS Lib]
\n
\nReadings: Wk 10
\nBillie Melman, Desexualizing the orient: the harem in English travel writing by women, 1763-1914, Mediterranean Historical Review, 4:2, pp301-339 [IVLE]
\nShirley Foster, Colonialism and Gender in the East: Representations of the harem in the writings of women travellers, The Yearbook of English Studies, Vol. 34, Nineteenth-Century Travel Writing (2004),pp. 6-17 [IVLE]
\nJulia Pardoe, The City of the Sultan (1837) [IVLE]
\n
\nReadings: Wk 11
\nKathryn Tidrick, Heart-beguiling Araby, pp5-31 [IVLE]
\nJeffrey Dyer, Desert Saints or Lions without Teeth? British portrayals of Bedouin masculinity in the 19^th century Arabian Peninsula, The Arab Studies Journal, Vol 17, No 1 (Spring 2009), pp85-97 [IVLE]
\nRichard F Burton, Personal narrative of a pilgrimage to El Medinah and Mecca (1856) [NUS Lib]
\n
\nWeek 12: Tourism (7 Apr)
\nDames Duncan and Derek Gregory (eds) Writes of Passage, pp 114 -150) [IVLE]
\nF. Robert Hunter, Tourism and empire: The Thomas Cook and Son Enterprise on the Nile 1868-1914, Middle Eastern Studies, 09/2004, Volume 40, Issue 5, pp 28-54 [IVLE]
\nAmelia Edwards, A Thousand Miles up the Nile (1890) [NUS Lib]
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\nWeek 13: Wrap-up (14 Apr)
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\nIndividual presentation and write-up: 20% (oral presentation 10%, write-up 10%)
\nDraft of final essay: 20%
\nFinal essay (2,500 - 3,000): 40%
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\nStudents will select a week to make an oral presentation on the readings assigned for that week and submit the write-up on the same day.
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\nStudents are to arrange for a consultation with the lecturer regarding their essay topic and submit a draft of the final essay during the seminar for Week 9 (softcopy to be uploaded on IVLE). The draft should include a bibliography (footnotes and references not included in wordcount).
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\r\n
\r\nThis is a Freshman Seminar Module. It is intended for students in the School of Design and Environment (SDE) who are in their first year on the various programmes offered in SDE. This module is differerent from the other modules on any of the programmes at SDE. The differences lie in the size of the class, the teaching and learning approach, as well as the assessment of the students’ performance.
\r\n
\r\nClass size
\r\n
\r\nTo meet the aims of the teaching approach which is adopted on this module, the size of the class will be limited to 16 students. The minimum size of the class will be 10 students.
\r\n
\r\nAims of module
\r\n
\r\nThe aims of the module are to:
\r\n

\r\n\t\tcover the key issues relating to sustainability in aspects of the built environment by adopting a novel teaching approach
\r\n\t\tthe teaching approach should provide an opportunity for SDE students to interact with lecturers, and with each other in a seminar-style environment
\r\n\t\tthe teaching of the module would hone the creativity of the students; develop their skills in undertaking independent learning; and enhance their research capabilities including the ability to frame problems and design appropriate research approaches, collect and analyse relevant data and information, draw relevant inferences, possible recommendations and conclusions, and present their findings in various modes.

\r\n

\r\n\t Objectives of module
\r\n\t
\r\n\tThe objectives of the module are to cover:
\r\n\t

\r\n

\r\n\t\tthe meaning and importance of sustainable development, and the current state of the world with respect to its relevant aspects
\r\n\t\tthe nature and importance of cities and their impact on sustainability in general
\r\n\t\tthreats that the manifestations of lack of sustainable development such as climate change, desertification and unstable economic and social conditions pose to the efforts to build sustainable cities
\r\n\t\tthe status, effectiveness and challenges of the current efforts being made at various levels to address the problems relating to sustainable development in cities
\r\n\t\tthe way forward.

\r\n

\r\n\t
\r\n\tStudents will be led to propose appropriate legal, policy, administrative and community involvement frameworks for enabling the creation of sustainable cities. This will follow a critical appraisal of existing statutes, policies and mechanisms. The students will be encouraged to consider the involvement of various stakeholders in the delivery of the required solutions including the necessary prerequisites such as education, the development of public awareness and fostering of community involvement.
\r\n\t
\r\n\t Module structure
\r\n\t
\r\n\tThe Freshmen’s Seminar module, FSD1201 carries 4 modular credits and may be used to satisfy unrestricted elective requirements. This module is open only to students of SDE in their first two semesters at NUS.
\r\n\t
\r\n\t
\r\n\t

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\r\n
\r\nThe module is covered in the following manner:
\r\n

\r\n\t\tin each “lecture session” the lecture itself will be very short; emphasis will be put on class interaction
\r\n\t\tstudents will be assigned reading materials, and some of the sessions will be devoted to student presentations on the assigned reading materials
\r\n\t\tthere will also be discussions with some public and private organisations in Singapore on their roles in pursuit of sustainability and a video-conference with an international audience on ways to promote campus energy conservation
\r\n\t\tthere will be a major project on a practical aspect of sustainability in a city setting on which students will work in groups.

\r\nThe majority of the time on the module will be spent in discussing the assigned reading materials and current developments in Singapore and at the international level affairs on the topics covered on the module.","Order":3},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"Schedule of Lectures
\r\n
\r\nEach “Lecture Session” will comprise a short lecture of up to 15 minutes, followed by a discussion of the materials covered. (An example is shown in the outline for Week One.)
\r\n
\r\nWeek One – 12 January 2015
\r\n

\r\n\tModule Outline
\r\n\t

\r\n

\r\n\t\tBrief lecture on “Sustainable Development” -- history; definitions and debate on them; interpretations and applications; the city dimension
\r\n\t\t
\r\n\t\tDiscussion: Elements of appropriate definition of sustainable development.

\r\nWeek Two – 19 January 2015
\r\nCurrent state of the global environment
\r\n
\r\nWeek Three – 26 January 2015
\r\nClimate change: its causes and implications
\r\n
\r\nWeek Four – 02 February 2015
\r\nNature of cities including the urbanisation process
\r\n
\r\nWeek Five – 09 February 2015
\r\nSustainability implications of cities: the “eco-smart” city
\r\n
\r\nWeek Six – 16 February 2015
\r\nDiscussion of readings, led by students
\r\n
\r\nRecess Week 21 February to 01 March 2015
\r\n
\r\nWeek Seven – 02 March 2015
\r\nGreen buildings as key components of the eco-smart city
\r\n
\r\nWeek Eight – 09 March 2015
\r\nNational legislation, policies and programmes for attaining sustainable cities and green buildings
\r\n
\r\nWeek Nine – 16 March 2015
\r\nThe Singapore approach to a sustainable city in a garden with green buildings
\r\n
\r\nWeek Ten – 23 March 2015
\r\nA debate on an assigned topic
\r\n
\r\nWeek Eleven – 30 March 2015
\r\nGuest Lecture on practical aspects of the topics covered on the module
\r\n
\r\nWeek Twelve – 06 April 2015
\r\nNo class: Students work on project
\r\nStudents can consult the Lecturer if they want to.
\r\n
\r\nWeek Thirteen – 13 April 2015
\r\nPresentations on Project by groups of students
\r\nThe panel will comprise lecturers and practitioners
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\r\n
\r\nThe synopsis of the module in the programme’s syllabi is outlined below.
\r\n
\r\nBuildings and the construction industry in general are significant contributors of greenhouse gases. This seminar series examines the challenges and opportunities in the use of policies and legislations to tackle climate change. Since climate change is best understood and appreciated within a more holistic framework of sustainable development, we open the discussion with dialogue on the background on the concept of sustainability, before dwelling into the more detailed discourse on the mitigation and adaptation aspects of climate change strategic approach.
\r\n
\r\nThe highlight of this module is an action research project (to be undertaken by the students in groups) which challenges the students to make practical proposals for dealing with an issue relating to sustainability in a city. (It is likely that this will be a specific task on the NUS campus, with the guidance of the lecturer and the Office of Environmental Sustainability.)
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\r\n
\r\nTo realise the aims of the teaching approach adopted on this module such as the effective exchange of ideas and information, this module is graded on the basis of 100 percent continuous assessment.
\r\n
\r\nThe assessment of the students’ performance on the module will give credit to the student’s research skills and individual interest in, and seminar presentations on, the materials covered or assigned. The components of the grade will be:
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\r\n\t\tGroup Project … … … 50%
\r\n\t\tIndividual Paper … … … 20%
\r\n\t\tSeminar Presentations … … 20%
\r\n\t\tParticipation during sessions … 10%.

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\r\n
\r\nAt the end of the module, students should be able to:
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\r\n\t\trealise an enhancement in their ability to undertake research in a systematic manner and to propose innovative solutions to real, practical problems, in particular, those relating to cities
\r\n\t\tunderstand how international agreements on issues relating to sustainable development are reached, how they are interpreted at the national level, how appropriate policies and programmes are formulated and how the relevant national and city-level programmes are implemented
\r\n\t\tappreciate what the future regarding sustainable development in cities will be like, and what needs to be done at various levels.

\n\t

\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t [PW1]In TBL, this serves to ensure that they have done their readings. For our case, teaching content is not important. Getting class interaction is our main goal.

\n\t

\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t [JC2]Am proposing to increase weightage of core components of TBL.

\n\t

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\n
\n5% Attendance
\n40% Class participation
\n15% Quizzes
\n20% Written assignment of a grant proposal
\n20% Poster presentation of the grant proposal
\n

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\n\t\t\t\tDate, Venue: S16-04-40	\n\t\t\t\tTopic	\n\t\t\t\tInstructors	\n\t\t\t\tAdditional notes
\n\t\t\t\t15-Jan	\n\t\t\t\tIntroduction	\n\t\t\t\tWong Peiyan, \n\t\t\t\tCheong Jit Kong	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t22-Jan	\n\t\t\t\tNeuroscience and Behavioral Disorders	\n\t\t\t\tWong Peiyan	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t29-Jan	\n\t\t\t\tNeuroscience and Behavioral Disorders	\n\t\t\t\tWong Peiyan	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5-Feb	\n\t\t\t\tE-learning Week \n\t\t\t\tField trip to CIRC, NUS	\n\t\t\t\tWong Peiyan, \n\t\t\t\tCheong Jit Kong	\n\t\t\t\t1. Voice annotated presentations on how to write a grant proposal and make a scientific poster will be posted on IVLE (e-learning). \n\t\t\t\t2. Grant proposal titles posted on IVLE.
\n\t\t\t\t12-Feb	\n\t\t\t\tEmerging Infectious Disease	\n\t\t\t\tIan Mendenhall and Alex Ward	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t19-Feb	\n\t\t\t\tChinese New Year
\n\t\t\t\t26 Feb	\n\t\t\t\tRecess week-DNUS tour (CPC, labs) and meet with MD/PhDs, Thursday 3 to 4pm	\n\t\t\t\tTammie	\n\t\t\t\tVenue- Duke-NUS.
\n\t\t\t\t5-Mar	\n\t\t\t\tCancer and Stem Cell Biology	\n\t\t\t\tKabeer Rasheed	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t12-Mar	\n\t\t\t\tCancer and Stem Cell Biology	\n\t\t\t\tSharon Lim	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t19-Mar	\n\t\t\t\tMetabolic Disorders	\n\t\t\t\tRonny Lesmana and Annisa	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t26-Mar	\n\t\t\t\tMetabolic Disorders	\n\t\t\t\tRonny Lesmana and Annisa	\n\t\t\t\tStudents submit proposal on 27 Mar 2015 (12 midnight) via IVLE
\n\t\t\t\t2-Apr	\n\t\t\t\tSummary session	\n\t\t\t\tWong Peiyan, \n\t\t\t\tCheong Jit Kong	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t9-Apr	\n\t\t\t\tClose door poster presentation @ Duke-NUS amphitheatre	\n\t\t\t\tAll	\n\t\t\t\tVenue-Duke-NUS. 2 way transport will be provided
\n\t\t\t\t16-Apr	\n\t\t\t\tPoster Presentations @ Duke-NUS	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tVenue: Duke-NUS. 2 way transport will be provided. Students submit poster on 13 Apr (12 noon) via IVLE.

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\nStudents learn the following from the primary literature, experimental data, discussions, and case studies, with minimal emphasis on text books.
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\nNeuroscience
\nStudents are introduced to how the brain works, the current methods and techniques employed to study it, its abnormal function in disease and mental disorders, and the medical, legal, and societal consequences of individual differences in brain function.
\nIn the first week, we explore the basics of the nervous system, and discuss the use of mouse models and functional magnetic resonance imaging in the study of common mental diseases and disorders. These health issues include stroke, schizophrenia, depression, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease. In-class exercises include interpreting real data from an ongoing Duke-NUS study using mouse models of depression and reasoning out the relationship between brain structure and function through comparative anatomy. Such exercises help students to understand the complex human brain at multiple levels, ranging from chemical signaling in nerve cells to gross organization. They also link the properties of the brain to the behaviors it supports and how disruptions to the system can lead to disease states.
\nThe second week focuses on individual differences in brain function. For example, we discuss the use of neuroimaging in medical and legal contexts, such as attempts to determine which individuals will develop dementia or to identify psychopaths. Students also explore the links between genetics, the nervous system, and behavior, again considering the societal implications of such relationships (e.g. a “warrior gene” predicting aggressive behavior). Through these explorations, students gain an appreciation for the difficulty of defining “abnormal behavior” and the variety in neural and mental function. Such lessons are valuable both for understanding neuroscience, and for better appreciating how scientific inferences are made and how these inferences affect medicine and society.
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\nCancer and Stem Cells
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\nStudents are introduced to the hallmarks of cancer and recent developments and challenges in the fields of stem cell biology. The hallmarks of cancer comprise six biological capabilities acquired during the multistep development of human tumors. We will discuss how these hallmarks constitute an organizing principle for rationalizing the complexities of neoplastic disease. They include sustaining proliferative signaling, evading growth suppressors, resisting cell death, enabling replicative immortality, inducing angiogenesis, and activating invasion and metastasis. Underlying these hallmarks are inflammation and genome instability that generate genetic diversity and fosters multiple hallmark functions. We will also discuss how two emerging hallmarks, reprogramming of energy metabolism and evading immune destruction, are critical to cancer progression. In addition to cancer cells, tumors exhibit another dimension of complexity: they contain a repertoire of recruited, ostensibly normal cells that contribute to the acquisition of hallmark traits by creating the ‘‘tumor microenvironment.’’ Recognition of the widespread applicability of these concepts will increasingly affect the development of new means to treat human cancer.
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\nIn addition, students will also study the profound and multifaceted influences of stem cell research in both science and medicine. The characterization of stem cells (both normal and cancer stem cells) and targeting them for cancer therapy or regenerative medicine will be discussed.
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\nCardiovascular and Metabolic Disease
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\nStudents are introduced to the biochemical and physiological basis of metabolic disorders and factors that influence the development of these diseases. The progress and pitfalls of current biomedical research to better understand and combat such chronic life threatening conditions, is discussed. In the first week students are introduced to an overall view of glucose and lipid metabolism in the context of insulin resistance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. They explore the outcomes of the disruption in metabolic processes with a focus on body physiology and organs related to glucose and lipid metabolism. They debate on possible causes of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, including obesity and lifestyle patterns.
\nIn the second week students explore possible mechanisms that result in these disease states, for example, the accumulation of toxic lipid metabolites in muscle, liver, pancreas and arterial tissues. They also gain insight into prevalent metabolic conditions like non alcoholic fatty liver disease. They discuss current therapies and lifestyle changes to combat these chronic illnesses. Through these sessions, students are introduced to current challenging problems that remain to be solved in order to develop more effective therapeutic approaches. Emphasis is also laid on the patients quality of life and socio economic issues that result from these chronic illnesses.
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\nInfectious Disease
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\nDuring the Emerging Infectious Diseases module, students learn three core subjects in the study of pathogens: the first module covers pathogen characterization, taxonomy and molecular methods, the second module covers concepts in epidemiology and the third module covers factors that contribute to the emergence and spread of infectious diseases. In order to reinforce these concepts, the students are assigned a group project to study an unknown infectious disease using either molecular, epidemiological, or field study techniques. Students present their work to the class and are expected to propose disease etiology and control measures, and to debate the merits of each group's proposal.
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\nMock Grant Proposal Writing Assignment
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\nAssume that a local funding agency has initiated a S$100,000 grant call in search for better treatment for human diseases. The students will work in their assigned teams to compete for this grant to conduct their “research”. The teams will each write a grant proposal on a novel research idea that falls within the topic of choice. The ultimate aim of their proposal is to convince the grant review panel that they should receive the requested funds. Their proposal is then presented as a poster at Duke-NUS, where students will have to convince the public audience that their proposal should be funded.
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\r\nToday, we can find out a great deal about our genomes, and use that information to make enormous life decisions, like whether to have children or whethr to have radical surgery to reduce the risk of cancer. By the time you graduate from NUS, you will be able to get your own genome as an affordable graduation present.
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\r\nAll the information we can clean from our genomes is becuase of the power of computer-based analysis of biological data. The ethical challenges to this data are almost as great as the technical challenges. As we will see, even the data from Henrietta Lack's tumour, removed over half a century ago, poses ethical challenges for researchers. What will the future of genomes and powerful computers bring to our lives and the lives of our children?","Order":5}],"ReadingFormatted":[{"ID":"57c42d79-79c6-4b84-a3d4-1484a10b8e02","Title":"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks","Author":"Rebecca Skloot","Edition":"","PubYear":"2009","ISBN":"9781400052189","Publisher":"Crown","BookType":"Compulsory","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":1},{"ID":"99c9407b-506c-4872-b8df-b3ef27a3c072","Title":"My Beautiful Genome","Author":"Lone Frank","Edition":"","PubYear":"2010","ISBN":"9781851689149","Publisher":"Oneworld","BookType":"Compulsory","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":2}],"ReadingUnformatted":[]}],[{"Announcements":null,"Forums":[],"Workbins":[],"Webcasts":[],"Gradebooks":[],"Polls":[],"Multimedia":[],"LessonPlan":[],"ID":"c4d21be6-d795-4bdd-ab30-7b0a3ec244fd","CourseLevel":"1","CourseCode":"FMS1204P","CourseName":"FS: CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT OF PHYSICS","CourseDepartment":"","CourseSemester":"Semester 2","CourseAcadYear":"2014/2015","CourseOpenDate":"/Date(1415203200000+0800)/","CourseOpenDate_js":"2014-11-06T00:00:00","CourseCloseDate":"/Date(1431187140000+0800)/","CourseCloseDate_js":"2015-05-09T23:59:00","CourseMC":"0","isActive":"N","Permission":"S","Creator":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Oh Choo Hiap (Physics)","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"4ac59a6a-cabb-4b67-9614-e1ff18cf433f","AccountType":null},"hasGradebookItems":false,"hasTimetableItems":true,"hasGroupsItems":false,"hasClassGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasGuestRosterItems":false,"hasClassRosterItems":true,"hasWeblinkItems":false,"hasLecturerItems":true,"hasDescriptionItems":true,"hasReadingItems":false,"hasAnnouncementItems":false,"hasProjectGroupItems":false,"hasProjectGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasConsultationItems":false,"hasConsultationSlotsForSignUp":false,"hasLessonPlanItems":false,"Badge":0,"BadgeAnnouncement":0,"WebLinks":[],"Lecturers":[{"ID":"af47eac1-d353-4035-a7d8-020bab4ced8b","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Oh Choo Hiap (Physics)","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"4ac59a6a-cabb-4b67-9614-e1ff18cf433f","AccountType":null},"Role":"Lecturer ","Order":1,"ConsultHrs":null}],"Descriptions":[{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"The theme of this module is on the conceptual development of physics.\r\nSeveral topics will be discussed e.g. (i) Conceptual development of the\r\nfundamental constituents of matter from the Greek atomists (Leucippus and\r\nDemocritus) to the current M-theory. [reference: The Elegant Universe by Brian\r\nGreene, W W Norton & Company (1999)] (ii) Conceptual development of\r\nquantum theory [Reference: The Fabric of the Cosmos by Brian Greene\r\n(2003) ] (iii) Conceptual development of relativity [Reference : Albert Einstein :\r\nOpportunity and Perception by C N Yang, International Journal of Modern\r\nPhysics A (Jan 2006)] (iv) Physical laws and symmetries in physics. (v)Gauge\r\nfield and its historical development. Core issues of physics.","Order":1},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"Nil","Order":2},{"ID":"9e770da3-365e-42d1-ae78-e769a4423f6f","Title":"Preclusions","Description":"Nil","Order":9},{"ID":"263d0b1d-00eb-4e2e-a801-466afaa76ecd","Title":"Workload","Description":"2-0-6-2-0

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\nThe aim of this module is to familiarise students with the main issues and techniques relevant to the nanometre scale. Questions which will be addressed include: What is the significance of the nanoscale? What measurement techniques allow us to examine such systems? How can we fabricate objects and devices on the nanometre scale? What are the examples of fascinating nanosystems? How will nanodevices and nanomaterials change our lives in the future? This module is targeted at students from different faculties who are interested in gaining some general knowledge of nanoscience and nanotechnology and importantly at those students who are interested to get involved in hands-on measurements.
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\nSpectrocopic Ellipsometry
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\nOne of the most important issues in the studies of the nanoworld is what measurement tools we are going to use to examine their properties. Due to the very tiny sizes of the nanostructures, the tools generally need to pass two criteria:
\n
\n(1) they need to have the required nanoscale precision and sensitivity, and
\n(2) they need to be non-intrusive, by not overly damaging the often-delicate nanostructures that they are intended to measure.
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\nLight fulfils both of these criteria, and by utilizing the correct techniques, we can employ light to work for us, to probe the nanomaterials and tell us what really happens in the nanoworld.
\nAs we know, light is an electromagnetic wave, composed of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagate in space. As with all waves, it has several components such as speed, frequency, amplitude, and phase. Since electric and magnetic fields are vectors, the amplitude of light is also a vector, and the combination of the direction of this vector and the phase of light give rise to another component called the polarization of light.
\nWhen light propagates through different materials, the optical, electric, and magnetic properties of these materials would modify the properties of the propagating light. For example, when light propagates from air to water, its speed and amplitude might get reduced, and its phase and polarization state changed. Since these changes are caused by the properties of the water, consequently the light that has passed through the water contains information about said water. So, if we can capture this light and decode the information it carries about the water it just passed through, we can gain insight about the properties of the water, without ever touching the water. This principle also applies to other materials, including the nano-materials that we want to study. By shining light into the nano-materials and detecting the change in the properties of the light after it interact with the nano-materials, we can obtain information about the properties of the nano-materials without physically disturbing them.
\nEllipsometry is one of the many ways for us to employ light for this purpose. Specifically, it detects the change in the polarization state of light after the light interacts with a material, including a nano-material. From this information, we can extract various optical properties of the material, including its refractive index, its absorption coefficient, and even its thickness. In the old days, due to its complicated setup, the measurement could only be done using a single wavelength of light, which limited its potentials. Nowadays, due to advancement in technology a lot of its mechanisms can be automated, which permits measurements using wide ranges of light wavelengths. Such setup is called spectroscopic ellipsometry, which is capable of measuring the optical properties of materials in a wide range of light wavelengths and energies. A typical setup of spectroscopic ellipsometry are usually able to measure optical properties of materials within the light wavelength ranges of infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet regions.
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\nSpectroscopic ellipsometry is very precise and powerful, and is capable of measuring the optical properties of even the thinnest of nano-materials such as graphene, which is an inherently two-dimensional material with thickness of only 1 atom thick (see eg., Gogoi et al., Europhysics Letters 99, 67009 (2012); T. C. Asmara, et al., Review of Scientific Instruments 85, 123116 (2014), for those who want to go deeper). It can be used to study the optical properties of a wide range of materials such as metals, semiconductors, insulators, and even superconductors. Furthermore, with the advancement of technology, it is now possible to fabricate ultrathin layers of these materials with thicknesses that can be precisely controlled in an atomic layer by atomic layer basis. These ultrathin layers of materials often give rise to exotic strange behaviours and novel interface effects, which can of course be studied using spectroscopic ellipsometry too (see Asmara et al., Nature Communications 5, 3663 (2014) for an example of this type of study).
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\nAims
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\nStudents will be trained and exposed to real experiments and they will learn how to write scientific report. The skill of writing scientific report is a must for all scientist and will be needed for many cases, including students, e.g. writing final year report. We will give you examples and guide you closely.
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\nSpectroscopic ellipsometry measurements will be performed on 'unknown' samples with different physical properties: metal, insulator and semiconductor. Samples will be given but their identity and physical properties will be kept as secret. From these spectroscopic ellipsometry measurements and comparison to literatures, students will analyze their own experimental results and identify all samples. Key to success for this project: Pro-active.
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\nWhat is the plan?
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\nStudents will act as researchers (not as students!) and will aim to do original research together! Students will be guided closely and will have active discussions with lecturers.
\n
\nWhat do we want to study?
\n
\nTo study electronic structure of samples with various physical properties: metal, insulator, and semiconductor using spectroscopic ellipsometry.
\n
\nHow are we going to study the electronic structure of samples?
\n
\nReading literatures, performing spectroscopic ellipsometry measurement, and being pro-active to discuss your results.
\n
\nWhere are we going to do the measurements?
\n
\nAt Singapore Synchrotron Light Source (SSLS) of National University of Singapore
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\n\t\t\t\t28.01	\n\t\t\t\tLecture \n\t\t\t\tElectronic band structure of metal, insulator and semiconductor
\n\t\t\t\t04.02	\n\t\t\t\tLecture \n\t\t\t\tSynchrotron radiation, X-ray photoemission spectroscopy and Spectroscopy Ellipsometry
\n\t\t\t\t11.02 & 18.02	\n\t\t\t\tExperiments \n\t\t\t\tSpectroscopy Ellipsometry on \n\t\t\t\tVarious ‘unknown’ samples/films. \n\t\t\t\tNote: The experiment may take up to 4 hours. Due to time constraint and experimental apparatus availability, we will perform experiment on the weekends (14.02 & 15.02). Thus, we will have no lecture on 11.02 and 18.02 to compensate times for experiments.
\n\t\t\t\t25.02	\n\t\t\t\tRecess week
\n\t\t\t\t25.02 – 01.04	\n\t\t\t\tDiscussion, Presentation, and Writing \n\t\t\t\tStudy literatures, Fitting, \n\t\t\t\tand Analysing Experimental Data \n\t\t\t\tNote: Wednesday 11.03 is NUS e-Learning, group discussions will be held but not in the class.
\n\t\t\t\t08.04	\n\t\t\t\tFinal Presentation and Final Report

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\nSince this is research, there is no defined text books, but instead references for research are scientific journals. Examples are (Authors. Title. Name of scientific journal, Vol, page number (year)):
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\n1) T. C. Asmara, I. Santoso, and A. Rusydi. Self-consistent iteration procedure in analyzing reflectivity and spectroscopic ellipsometry data of multilayered materials and their interfaces. Review of Scientific Instruments 85, 123116 (2014).
\n2)  T.C. Asmara, A. Annadi, I. Santoso, P.K. Gogoi, A. Kotlov, H.M. Omer, M. Motapothula, M.B.H. Breese, M. Rübhausen, T. Venkatesan, Ariando, A. Rusydi. Mechanisms of charge transfer and redistribution in LaAlO₃/SrTiO₃ revealed by high-energy optical conductivity. Nature Communictions 5, (2014).
\n3) Iman Santoso, Ram Sevak Singh, Pranjal Kumar Gogoi, Teguh Citra Asmara, Dacheng Wei, Wei Chen, Andrew TS Wee, Vitor M Pereira, Andrivo Rusydi. Tunable optical absorption and interactions in graphene via oxygen plasma. Physical Review B 89, 075134 (2014).
\n4)  Pranjal Kumar Gogoi, Iman Santoso, Surajit Saha, Sihao Wang, Antonio H Castro Neto, Kian Ping Loh, T Venkatesan, Andrivo Rusydi. Optical conductivity study of screening of many-body eﬀects in graphene interfaces. EPL 99, 67009 (2012).
\n5)  I. Santoso, P.K. Gogoi, H.B. Su, H. Huang, Y. Lu, D. Qi, W. Chen, M.A. Majidi, Y.P. Feng, A.T.S. Wee, K.P. Loh, T. Venkatesan, R.P. Saichu, A. Goos, A. Kotlov, M. Rübhausen, A. Rusydi. Observation of room-temperature high-energy resonant excitonic effects in graphene. Physical Review B 84(8), 081403 (2011).
\n6). Danny Chan, Benjamin Schulz, Kathrin Gloystein, Heike Hedwig Müller, Michael Rübhausen. In vivo spectroscopic ellipsometry measurements on human skin. J. Biomed. Opt. 12, 014023 (2007).\n

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\r\n
\r\nObjectives:
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\r\ni) To understand the nature and origins of rocks, minerals, and gemstones, how they are studied and why they are important to our understanding of the modern earth and earth history
\r\n
\r\nii) To acquire the basic knowledge on how minerals are classified on the basis of their structure, chemical composition and physical properties
\r\n
\r\niii) To be able to identify minerals and gems based on their physical properties
\r\n
\r\niv) To have improved independent learning, critical thinking, problem solving and presentation skills as well as communication skills through interactions in the class and group discussion
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\r\nMay be a day trip to a jewelry factory/shop/lab or a field trip to a jewelry museum/mine in Asia (next year?)
\r\n
\r\nIf you want to make a trip on your own to visit a mine in Combodia or Myanmar, please let me know your views in advance so that I can work on it in advance.
\r\n
\r\neLearning: on March 10th. Lecture or self studies will be conducted for this class. More information will be provided later.
\r\n
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\r\nFrom January 13th to Aprill 14th 2015
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\r\nGemstones have been seen as symbols wealth, power and supremacy. They have survived the centuries \r\nand gathered a wealth of history and romance around them. The beauty can indeed be appreciated by anyone. \r\nThe  mysterious appeal of gemstones, their exquisite colors and reflections of light, rarity, hardness and \r\ndurability have made them precious. Gemstones form in a variety of different earth environments and are \r\na major economic resource for many nations.

\r\n

\r\n

\r\nIn this course the students will learn how gemstones, minerals and rocks are formed, their chemical composition and structures, and physical properties such as color, luster, cleavage, specific gravity and hardness, their worldwide occurrence, history of the famous gemstones and the tenets of their economic values.
\r\n
\r\nTopics covered:
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\r\n\t\tWhat are rocks, minerals and gemstones?
\r\n\t\tHow did they form on earth?
\r\n\t\tWhere are they distributed?
\r\n\t\tProperties: (i) Chemical Composition (ii) Crystal Structure and morphology (iii) Physical properties: Hardness, color, luster, streak and fracture, transparence and opalescence, cleavage, density, magnetic and optical properties, radio activity.
\r\n\t\tHistory and value of most famous gemstones
\r\n\t\tGems in fashion and jewelry
\r\n\t\tSynthetic gems, gem cutting, polishing and lapidary
\r\n\t\tScientific and Industrial Applications

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\r\nGemstones have been seen as a symbol of wealth, power and supremacy. They have survived the \r\ncenturies and gathered a wealth of history and romance around them. The beauty can indeed be \r\nappreciated by anyone. The mysterious appeal of gemstones, their exquisite colors and reflections \r\nof light, rarity, hardness and durability have made them precious. Gemstones form in a variety of \r\ndifferent earth environments and are a major economic resource for many nations.

\r\n In this course the students will learn how gemstones, minerals and rocks are formed, their chemical composition and structures, and physical properties such as color, luster, cleavage, specific gravity and hardness, their worldwide occurrence, history of the famous gemstones and the tenets of their economic values.
\r\nSyllabus:
\r\n

\r\n\t\tWhat are rocks, minerals and gemstones?
\r\n\t\tHow did they form on earth?
\r\n\t\tWhere are they distributed?
\r\n\t\tProperties: (i) Chemical Composition (ii) Crystal Structure and morphology (iii) Physical properties: Hardness, color, luster, streak and fracture, transparence and opalescence, cleavage, density, magnetic and optical properties, radio activity.
\r\n\t\tHistory and value of most famous gemstones
\r\n\t\tGems in fashion and jewelry
\r\n\t\tSynthetic gems, gem cutting, polishing and lapidary
\r\n\t\tScientific and Industrial Applications

\r\n
\r\nCase Studies for presentation and final report: A case study will include complete discussion on the points 1-8 given above and will involve one of the following gems but not necessarily restricted to those only. (i) Corundum family (Ruby, Sapphire, etc.) (ii) Quartz family (Amethyst, Citrine, etc) (iii) Beryl family (emerald, aquamarine, heliodor, goshenite, morganite, etc) (iv) Carbonate (agate, calcite, etc.) family (v) Garnet family (pyrope, spessartine, almandine, grossular, etc.) (vi) Opal (vii) Topaz (viii) Turquoise (ix) Zircon (x) Spinel family (xi) Fluorite mineral (xii) Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli (xiii) Zircon (xiv) Borosilicate (tourmaline) family (xv) Jade family (xvi) Corals & Pearls (xvii) Amber, shell & ivory (xviii) Sulphide family
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\r\n\tPlanning for a field trip on February 17th. The details are given below:
\r\n\t
\r\n\tJewellery Design & Management International School, Shaw Towers, Beach Road, Singapore
\r\n\twww.jdmis.edu.sg
\r\n\t
\r\n\tA 1-page report of this trip should be submitted within a week.
\r\n\t
\r\n\tThe bus will leave exactly at 4:00 pm from Science Drive 4 (Between University Hall and S11 & S7). The demonstration cum lecture will start at the JDMIS at 4:30 pm and ends at 7 pm. No transportation will be provided after that.
\r\n\t

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\r\n
\r\nFurther details will be discussed in the class and posted later.
\r\n
\r\nRecommended references:
\r\n
\r\n(1) The encyclopedia of gemstones and minerals by Martin Holden, 1991, QE392 Hol
\r\n
\r\n(2) Rocks, minerals & gemstones by I.O. Evans, 1972, QE365 Eva
\r\n
\r\n(3) The Encyclopedia of minerals and gemstones / edited by Michael O'Donoghue, QE363.2 Enc
\r\n
\r\n(4) Gemstones and their origins / Peter C. Keller, 1990, QE392 Kel
\r\n
\r\nWebsites:
\r\nFor a general overview on rocks, minerals and gemstones see the Wikipedia websites: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocks; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstones;
\r\n
\r\nThe website on the geological Society of America is quite extensive on this subject: http://geology.com/
\r\n
\r\nFor general reading on this subject view the Mineral & gemstone Kingdom website: http://www.minerals.net/
\r\n
\r\nThe website by Amethyst Galleries’ Mineral galleries is useful: http://www.galleries.com/gemstones
\r\n
\r\nWebsite by the Nature History Museum: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nature-online/earth/rock-minerals/
\r\n
\r\nThe website on rocks & minerals by The Science Spot Kid Zone for the children: http://sciencespot.net/Pages/kdzethsci3.html
\r\n
\r\nThe lecture website by Prof. Barbara Smigel is very useful for gems related information: http://www.bwsmigel.info/
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\r\nHow to engage in an active scientific discussion?
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\r\nBioorthogonal Chemistry (the fundamentals)
\r\n

\r\n\t\tHistory of BC
\r\n\t\tMain types of BC

\r\nBioorthogonal Chemistry (the essentials)
\r\n

\r\n\t\tOverview of Applications using BC
\r\n\t\tApplications in Biology
\r\n\t\tApplications in materials
\r\n\t\tOther Applications

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\r\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioorthogonal_chemistry
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\r\nSletten, Ellen M.; Bertozzi, Carolyn R. (2009). "Bioorthogonal Chemistry: Fishing for Selectivity in a Sea of Functionality". Angewandte Chemie International Edition 48 (38): 6974–98. doi:10.1002/anie.200900942. PMC 2864149. PMID 19714693.
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\r\nhttp://pubs.acs.org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/toc/achre4/44/9
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\r\n\tWeek 1 (14 January 2015):

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\r\n\tIntroduction to Freshman seminar. Expectations such as attendance and active participation in class and learning outcome from the topics discussed will be conveyed to students.

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\r\n\tThe main objectives below will be communicated to students:

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\r\n\ta. To inculcate independent learning in our students. Students will be told that no formal lectures will be delivered. I will explain principles of plant pathology and clarify facts and correct mistakes made during the presentations.

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\r\n\tb. To develop oral and written communication skills of freshmen. Students are expected to prepare Powerpoint slides and collate information for debates.

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\r\n\tc. To provide opportunities for freshmen to work closely with each other and foster close interaction with faculty member. Informal counseling and advice will be privided.

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\r\n\td. To provide an avenue for student mentorship and pastoral care. Students will be informed of continued support will be rendered to them after the module is completed.

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\r\n\te. To interest students in a particular scientific discipline or topic. In this module, plant diseases and symptoms caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses will be covered.

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\r\n\tA brief introduction to Plant Pathology as a scientific discipline will be dellivered.

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\r\n\tIn addition, a brief introduction on academic integrity will be presented.

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\r\n\tWeek 2 (21 January 2015):

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\r\n\tGroup presentations on plant pathogenic bacteria. Presented by Groups.

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\r\n\tWeek 3 (28 January 2015):

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\r\n\t No class, in lieu of Field Trip.

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\r\n\t Week 4 (4 February 2015):

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\r\n\tGroup presentation on plant pathogenic fungi. Presented by Groups.
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\r\n\tWeek 5 (11 February 2015):
\r\n\tGroup presentations on plant pathogenic viruses. Presented by Groups.
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\r\n\tWeek 6 (18 February 2015):
\r\n\tChinse New Year Eve.
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\r\n\tRecess Week (21 February 2015 - 1 March 2015):

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\r\n\tNo class.
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\r\n\tWeek 7 (4 March 2015):
\r\n\tGroup presentation on non-plant pathogenic agents Presented by Groups.
\r\n\t Group presentation on plant disease diagnosis and methods of investigation. Presented by groups.
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\r\n\tWeek 8 (11 March 2015): eLearning week.
\r\n\t Self learning on disease symptoms from different sources such as internet, textbook, brochures, publications from different government agencies, etc. Each student has to upload their results in the Work Bin before 6 pm.

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\r\n\tWeek 9 (18 March 2015):

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\r\n\t Field trip to Singapore Botanic Gardens on 21 March 2015. Students will take photographs of plant parts that exhibit disease symptoms. The images will be shown during the next class for diagnosis of the possible causal pathogens.

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\r\n\tWeek 10 (25 March 2015):

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\r\n\t Discuss disease symptoms from photographs taken by students during their field trip to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Recognition of the symptom variations caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects.
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\r\n\tWeek 11 (1 April 2015):
\r\n\t Debate by two groups of students on the topic of “Should transgenic food crops be allowed in markets?”.
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\r\n\tWeek 12 (8 April 2015):
\r\n\tDebate by two groups of students on the topic of “Are there sufficient food supply to the population in the world?”.
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\r\n\tWeek 13 (15 April 2015):

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\r\n\t Integrated disease management - a case study on rice-duck co-cultivation.
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\r\n\tSummary of knowledge learned from this module and discussion with students.

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\r\n\tStudents will learn the biology of three major groups of plant pathogens, namely bacteria, fungi and viruses, and how to recognize symptoms caused by these plant pathogens and methods of plant disease investigation. There will be discussions on development of plant disease detection and diagnosis techniques. Students will also explore the origins of plant pathogens and their evolution, transgenic crops and food safety issues related to plant diseases.

\r\n","Order":6},{"ID":"7e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Practical Work","Description":"There will be a field trip to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Students will take photographs of plant parts that are suspected to be infected by plant pathogens and to share the images with their classmates during the next class session. Leturer will guide them to identify the possible causal agents that induced those symptoms.","Order":7},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"

\r\n\tAssessments:

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\r\n\tAttendance and active participation in class (includes discussion and questions):

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\r\n\t4% x12 seminar sessions = 48%

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\r\n\tOral Presentations in group of 3-4 (two presentations, each member must present during each presentation): 10% x 2 = 20%

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\r\n\tField Trip to Singapore Botanic Gardens (one): 10%

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\r\n\tDebates (Two topics): 10% x 2 = 20%

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\r\n\tEnthusiasm: 2%

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\r\n\tTotal: 100%

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\n\t\tbe able to apply, analyze and synthesize the knowledge and skills learnt.
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\nOBJECTIVES:
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\n1.       Understand the difference between a continuous process and a batch process and its relevance to the food industry
\n2.       Perform mass and energy balance on any food production process and use it as a tool in designing and evaluating a process.
\n3.       Understand the difference between Newtonian fluids and non-Newtonian fluids and its impact on fluid flow and transport
\n4.       Perform pumping requirement calculations in a liquid transport system and select a pump.
\n5.       Understand the difference between centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps and the various issues in operating a centrifugal pump.
\n6.       Understand steam generation systems and utilise the steam tables.
\n7.       Evaluate the combined heat transfer effect in a typical system.
\n8.       Understand the structure and characteristics of common heat exchangers and perform heat transfer calculations in a heat exchanger.
\n9.       Estimate the geometric centre temperature and average temperature under an unsteady-state heat transfer condition.
\n10. Understand the structure and functions of the key components in a refrigeration system and evaluate the cooling load and COP of a refrigeration system.
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\n\t\t\t\tMajor topics to be covered include:
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\n\t\t\t\tUnits and dimensions.
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\n\t\t\t\tProcess classification, batch and continuous processes, steady-state and unsteady-state, unit operations.
\n\t\t\t\tMass and energy balances: conservation of mass, conservation of energy
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tFluid mechanics and transport: fluids, density, specific gravity, gauge pressure, Pascal’s principle, Archimedes’ principle, laminar flow and turbulent flow, Continuity equation, Bernoulli’s principle, viscosity, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, fluid in tubes, Poiseuille’s equation, Reynolds number, sedimentation, friction, pumping power requirement, flow measurement.
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\n\t\t\t\tPumps: pump selection, suction lift, NPSH, centrifugal pump, positive displacement pump, performance characteristic curves, affinity laws, pump sizing.
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\n\t\t\t\tSteam: steam generation, saturated steam, superheated steam, steam quality, steam tables, steam distribution.
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tHeat transfer: thermal energy and heat, heat capacity, specific heat, conduction, thermal conductivity, Fourier equation, conductance and resistance, conduction in slabs, cylinders, and spheres, convection, heat transfer coefficient, natural convection and forced convection, Nusselt number, Prandtl number, Grashof number, radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann law, combined conduction and convection.
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tHeat exchangers: direct contact, no contact, parallel flow, counter flow, cross flow, plate, tubular, shell-and-tube, scraped-surface, heat transfer in heat exchangers.
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tUnsteady state heat transfer: external resistance and internal resistance, Biot number, small Bi, medium Bi, large Bi, finite slabs and cylinders.
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tRefrigeration: refrigerants, evaporator, compressor, condenser, expansion valve, cooling load, COP, condenser duty.
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\n\t\t\t\tLabs include viscosity measurements, fluid friction and head loss, pump characteristics and performance, heat exchanger.

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\n\t\t\t\tPart A \n\t\t\t\t(Please provide the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of the new module which are stable and not expected to change)
\n\t\t\t\t1.	\n\t\t\t\tModule Code and Title: \n\t\t\t\t(Title should be succinct and generally not exceed 55 characters.)	\n\t\t\t\tFST1103 Fundamentals of Food Engineering \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t (32 characters)
\n\t\t\t\t2.	\n\t\t\t\tModular Credits [MC]:	\n\t\t\t\t 4 MC
\n\t\t\t\t3.	\n\t\t\t\tModule Description: \n\t\t\t\t(Publishable quality for NUS Bulletin and website; to include major topics to be covered; maximum 100 words.)	\n\t\t\t\tThis module introduces students the fundamental engineering principles of food processing systems, including process classification, mass and energy balances, fluid mechanics and transport, steady-state and unsteady-state heat transfer, and steam generation and utilisation. It further covers the applications of the engineering principles to several common processes found in the handling, processing, storage, packaging and distribution of food products, e.g. heat exchange, and refrigeration. Industrial examples related to the principles will be provided throughout the module. \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t4.	\n\t\t\t\tLearning outcomes: \n\t\t\t\t(Specify the knowledge and abilities that students are expected to acquire.) \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tWith a successful completion of this module, the students should be able to: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t1. Understand the difference between a continuous process and a batch process and its relevance to the food industry \n\t\t\t\t2. Perform mass and energy balance on any food production process and use it as a tool in designing and evaluating a process. \n\t\t\t\t3. Understand the difference between Newtonian fluids and non-Newtonian fluids and its impact on fluid flow and transport \n\t\t\t\t4. Perform pumping requirement calculations in a liquid transport system and select a pump. \n\t\t\t\t5. Understand the difference between centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps and the various issues in operating a centrifugal pump. \n\t\t\t\t6. Understand steam generation systems and utilise the steam tables. \n\t\t\t\t7. Evaluate the combined heat transfer effect in a typical system. \n\t\t\t\t8. Understand the structure and characteristics of common heat exchangers and perform heat transfer calculations in a heat exchanger. \n\t\t\t\t9. Estimate the geometric centre temperature and average temperature under an unsteady-state heat transfer condition. \n\t\t\t\t10. Understand the structure and functions of the key components in a refrigeration system and evaluate the cooling load and COP of a refrigeration system. \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t5.	\n\t\t\t\tRationale for introducing this module: \n\t\t\t\t(Describe how the module fits with the overall programme curriculum.) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t(Are there similar modules offered in other Departments/ Faculties? If so, how different is this proposed module?)	\n\t\t\t\tFood processing and engineering is one of the critical core components of the food science and technology discipline. This module lays the foundation of basic food engineering knowledge which is essential for senior level modules such as FST3103 Advanced Food Engineering and FST4102 Advanced Food Processing Technologies. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tThe module is designed for the Food Science and Technology major only. There are no similar modules offered in other Departments/Faculties at NUS. \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t6.	\n\t\t\t\tPre-requisite(s): \n\t\t\t\t(if applicable state module code(s) & title(s))	\n\t\t\t\tFST1101; Food Science and Technology Major
\n\t\t\t\t7.	\n\t\t\t\tCo-requisite(s): \n\t\t\t\t(if applicable state module code(s) & title(s))	\n\t\t\t\tNil
\n\t\t\t\t8. \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tPreclusion(s): \n\t\t\t\t(if applicable state module code(s) & title(s))	\n\t\t\t\tNil
\n\t\t\t\t9. \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCross Listing: \n\t\t\t\t(if applicable state module code(s) & title(s))	\n\t\t\t\tNil
\n\t\t\t\t10.	\n\t\t\t\tWorkload hours per week: \n\t\t\t\t(The weekly workload for a 4-MC module must add up to 10 hours—e.g., 2 hours lecture; 1 hour tutorial; 7 hours preparatory work. The number of hours of preparatory work is the time a student is expected to spend in preparing for tutorials, projects, assignments, etc.)	\n\t\t\t\t(i) Lecture/Class:	\n\t\t\t\t2
\n\t\t\t\t(ii) Tutorial/Seminar:	\n\t\t\t\t1
\n\t\t\t\t(iii) Laboratory:	\n\t\t\t\t3
\n\t\t\t\t(iv) Fieldwork, projects, assignments, etc:	\n\t\t\t\t2
\n\t\t\t\t(v) Preparatory work:	\n\t\t\t\t2
\n\t\t\t\tTotal:	\n\t\t\t\t10
\n\t\t\t\t11.	\n\t\t\t\tOffered with effect from:	\n\t\t\t\tSemester 2 of AY 2014-2015

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\n\t\t\t\tPart B \n\t\t\t\t(Please provide operational details which may vary every time \n\t\t\t\t the module is taught, subject to the approval of the Department)
\n\t\t\t\t1.	\n\t\t\t\tModule Lecturer(s): \n\t\t\t\t(Indicate Name and Department.	\n\t\t\t\t(i) Principal lecturer(s):	\n\t\t\t\tDr. Yang Hongshun
\n\t\t\t\t(ii) Alternative lecturer(s):	\n\t\t\t\tProf. Zhou Weibiao
\n\t\t\t\t2.	\n\t\t\t\tMaximum Class Size:	\n\t\t\t\t50
\n\t\t\t\t3.	\n\t\t\t\tSyllabus: \n\t\t\t\t(Elaboration of major topics to be covered) \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tMajor topics to be covered include: \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tUnits and dimensions. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tProcess classification, batch and continuous processes, steady-state and unsteady-state, unit operations. \n\t\t\t\tMass and energy balances: conservation of mass, conservation of energy \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tFluid mechanics and transport: fluids, density, specific gravity, gauge pressure, Pascal’s principle, Archimedes’ principle, laminar flow and turbulent flow, Continuity equation, Bernoulli’s principle, viscosity, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, fluid in tubes, Poiseuille’s equation, Reynolds number, sedimentation, friction, pumping power requirement, flow measurement. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPumps: pump selection, suction lift, NPSH, centrifugal pump, positive displacement pump, performance characteristic curves, affinity laws, pump sizing. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tSteam: steam generation, saturated steam, superheated steam, steam quality, steam tables, steam distribution. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tHeat transfer: thermal energy and heat, heat capacity, specific heat, conduction, thermal conductivity, Fourier equation, conductance and resistance, conduction in slabs, cylinders, and spheres, convection, heat transfer coefficient, natural convection and forced convection, Nusselt number, Prandtl number, Grashof number, radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann law, combined conduction and convection. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tHeat exchangers: direct contact, no contact, parallel flow, counter flow, cross flow, plate, tubular, shell-and-tube, scraped-surface, heat transfer in heat exchangers. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tUnsteady state heat transfer: external resistance and internal resistance, Biot number, small Bi, medium Bi, large Bi, finite slabs and cylinders. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tRefrigeration: refrigerants, evaporator, compressor, condenser, expansion valve, cooling load, COP, condenser duty. \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tLabs include viscosity measurements, fluid friction and head loss, pump characteristics and performance, heat exchanger. \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t4.	\n\t\t\t\tAssessment (%): \n\t\t\t\t(Please indicate the % breakdown for each continuous assessment [CA] component and for the Final Examination.)	\n\t\t\t\tCA components:
\n\t\t\t\t(i) Tutorials/Seminars:	\n\t\t\t\t%
\n\t\t\t\t(ii) Laboratories:	\n\t\t\t\t20%
\n\t\t\t\t(iii) Tests:	\n\t\t\t\t10%
\n\t\t\t\t(iv) Essays:	\n\t\t\t\t%
\n\t\t\t\t(v) Others (eg. fieldwork, projects)	\n\t\t\t\t%
\n\t\t\t\tTotal for CA:	\n\t\t\t\t30%
\n\t\t\t\tTotal for Final Examinations:	\n\t\t\t\t70%
\n\t\t\t\tTotal Assessment:	\n\t\t\t\t100%
\n\t\t\t\t5.	\n\t\t\t\tModes of Teaching and Learning: \n\t\t\t\t(e.g., lectures, regular tests, Q&A, IVLE, problem-based learning)	\n\t\t\t\tLectures, tutorials, lab practicals, term test, lab reports
\n\t\t\t\t6.	\n\t\t\t\tIllustrative Reading List: \n\t\t\t\t(a) Compulsory reading:	\n\t\t\t\tBooks recommended: RBR, Science Library \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tPaul S. R. & Heldman D. R. Introduction to Food Engineering. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Academic Press, Fifth Edition, 2014 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t(b) Supplementary reading:	\n\t\t\t\tE-Book recommended \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tSmith P. G. Introduction to Food Process Engineering. New York: Springer, Second Edition, 2011 \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tE-Journal recommended \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tJournal of Food Engineering \n\t\t\t\tJournal of Food Process Engineering \n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCA components:
\n\t\t\t\t(i) Tutorials/Seminars:	\n\t\t\t\t%
\n\t\t\t\t(ii) Laboratories:	\n\t\t\t\t20%
\n\t\t\t\t(iii) Tests:	\n\t\t\t\t10%
\n\t\t\t\t(iv) Essays:	\n\t\t\t\t%
\n\t\t\t\t(v) Others (eg. fieldwork, projects)	\n\t\t\t\t%
\n\t\t\t\tTotal for CA:	\n\t\t\t\t30%
\n\t\t\t\tTotal for Final Examinations:	\n\t\t\t\t70%
\n\t\t\t\tTotal Assessment:	\n\t\t\t\t100%

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\r\n\t\t\t\t2	\r\n\t\t\t\tPlanning a healthy diet	\r\n\t\t\t\tPlanning a healthy diet
\r\n\t\t\t\t3	\r\n\t\t\t\tPhysiology and the digestive system	\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Carbohydrates
\r\n\t\t\t\t4	\r\n\t\t\t\tBody composition analysis week	\r\n\t\t\t\tBody composition analysis week
\r\n\t\t\t\t5	\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Fats	\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Proteins
\r\n\t\t\t\t6	\r\n\t\t\t\tWater & Alcohol	\r\n\t\t\t\tCNY
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\r\n\t\t\t\t7	\r\n\t\t\t\tVitamins-Fat soluble	\r\n\t\t\t\tVitamins- Water soluble
\r\n\t\t\t\t8	\r\n\t\t\t\tMajor Minerals (e-learning)	\r\n\t\t\t\tTrace Minerals (e-learning)
\r\n\t\t\t\t9	\r\n\t\t\t\tMyth Essay week	\r\n\t\t\t\tMyth Essay week
\r\n\t\t\t\t10	\r\n\t\t\t\tEnergy metabolism & Fitness	\r\n\t\t\t\tObesity, underweight, weigh loss
\r\n\t\t\t\t11	\r\n\t\t\t\tPregnancy & lactation	\r\n\t\t\t\tChildren
\r\n\t\t\t\t12	\r\n\t\t\t\tElderly	\r\n\t\t\t\tSummary
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\r\n\tFST3103 Advanced Food Engineering

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\r\nMonday 10:00 ~ 12:00 (Lecture)
\r\nFriday 14:00 ~ 17:00 (Practical)
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\r\nfactor, rejection factor, molecular cutoff, membrane permeability constant, concentration polarization, plate and frame system,
\r\ntubular system, spiral-wound system, hollow fiber system.
\r\nUltrasonics: wave characteristics, cavitation, transducers, pulsers-receivers, low intensity ultrasound, high intensity ultrasound, effects of ultrasound on food quality
\r\nultrasound in combination with other preservation techniques.
\r\nProcess control techniques: open-loop control, feedback control, on/off control, continuous control, PID control, stability and
\r\nperformance, feedforward control, batch process control, PLC, SCADA.
\r\nHigh pressure processing: pressure range, Le Chaterlier's Principle, Isostatic Rule, microbial inactivation, HPP units, pressure
\r\nvessel and closure, pressure generation systems, batch and continuous processes, commercial applications, trends and challenges.
\r\nPulsed electric field processing: electric field intensity, pulse characteristics, membrane permeabilization, dielectric breakdown,
\r\nelectroporation, power generator, pulse type, PEF chambers, microbial inactivation, research results on various foods, commercial application and potential, issues and challenges.
\r\nOhmic heating: electrical resistance, electrical conductivity, current, distance between electrodes, area of electrodes, ohmic heating
\r\nof food particles and liquids, ohmic heating equipment.
\r\nInfrared heating: wavelength at maximum radiation intensity, absorptivity, reflectivity, short wave radiation, long wave radiation,
\r\nmechanism of infrared heating, emissivity, radiators, inflectors, infrared heating equipment, applications, effect on foods.
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\r\n\tGroup report 20%
\r\n\tPracticals 20%
\r\n\tFinal examination 60%

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\r\n
\r\nWorkload Components : A-B-C-D-E
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\r\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\r\nC: no. of lab hours per week
\r\nD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
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\r\n
\r\nFellows, P.J., “Food Processing Technology. Principles and Practice”, 3rd Edition, Woodhead, Cambridge, 2009 (TP370 Fel 2009)
\r\n
\r\nBarbosa-Canovas, G.V., Tapia, M.S., Cano, M.P., (ed.), “Novel Food Processing Technologies”, CRC Press, New York, 2005
\r\n(eBook available through the NUS Library)
\r\n
\r\nSingh, R.P., Heldman, D.R., “Introduction to Food Engineering”, 5th Edition, Academic Press, London, 2014 (TP370 Sin 2014)
\r\n
\r\nSun, D-W., (ed.), "Emerging technologies for food processing", Elsevier Academic Press, London, 2005 (TP370 Eme)
\r\n
\r\nJohnson, C.D., “Process Control Instrumentation Technology”, 8th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2006 (TS156.8 Joh
\r\n2006)
\r\n
\r\nMoreira, R.G., “Automatic Control for Food Processing Systems”, Aspen, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 2001 (TP373 Mor)
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek	\r\n\t\t\t\tLecture
\r\n\t\t\t\t1	\r\n\t\t\t\tHuman studies, animal models, cell lines
\r\n\t\t\t\t2	\r\n\t\t\t\tNutrigenetics & Nutrigenomics
\r\n\t\t\t\t3	\r\n\t\t\t\tTranscription in metabolism- Nuclear Receptors in Diet and Health
\r\n\t\t\t\t4	\r\n\t\t\t\tProtein Signalling in Metabolism- Circadian rhythm
\r\n\t\t\t\t5	\r\n\t\t\t\tMacro & micro nutrients biochemistry
\r\n\t\t\t\t6	\r\n\t\t\t\tTest 1 & review
\r\n\t\t\t\tRecess Week	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t7	\r\n\t\t\t\tOxidative stress
\r\n\t\t\t\t8	\r\n\t\t\t\tDietary anti-oxidants
\r\n\t\t\t\t9	\r\n\t\t\t\tInflammation and its control through cooling tea?
\r\n\t\t\t\t10	\r\n\t\t\t\tCancer and its chemoprevention
\r\n\t\t\t\t11	\r\n\t\t\t\tLocomotive syndrome
\r\n\t\t\t\t12	\r\n\t\t\t\tAgeing
\r\n\t\t\t\t13	\r\n\t\t\t\tTest 2 & review

\r\n
\r\nLab:
\r\nWeek 3 (30/1)
\r\nWeek 5 (13/2)
\r\nWeek 7 (6/3)
\r\nWeek 9 (20/3) ","Order":4},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n

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\r\n\t\t\t\tTest 1	\r\n\t\t\t\t15%
\r\n\t\t\t\tTest 2	\r\n\t\t\t\t15%
\r\n\t\t\t\tFinal Written Exam	\r\n\t\t\t\t60%

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B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
C: no. of lab hours per week \r\n
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week \r\n
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\r\n
\r\nObjectives:
\r\nUpon completion of the module, the student is expected to be able to:
\r\n

\r\n\t\tRecognize and give the major identifying characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms in foods.
\r\n\t\tDescribe the conditions that lead to development of microbial food-borne disease hazards.
\r\n\t\tDescribe the effects of new generation food processing, preservation and storage methods on pathogens
\r\n\t\tBecome familiar with and the use of textbooks, reference books, and journals related to food microbiology.
\r\n\t\tCritically evaluate research findings and formulate, communicate, and define opinions on controversial topics.

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\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek	\n\t\t\t\t\tDate	\n\t\t\t\t\tTopic
\n\t\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t\t13 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction of food microbiology and safety module
\n\t\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t\t20 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tBacterial structure and factors affecting bacterial growth
\n\t\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t\t27 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tMicrobiological inidicator and criteria
\n\t\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t\t3 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tFoodborne disease and Surveillance
\n\t\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t\t10 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tE. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp.
\n\t\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t\t17 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tCampylobacter jejuni and Shigella
\n\t\t\t\t\trecess week	\n\t\t\t\t\t24 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tNo Teaching
\n\t\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t\t3 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tL. monocytogenes and S. aureus
\n\t\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t\t10 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tNon-thermal intervention technology
\n\t\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t\t17 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tVibrio spp. and Yersinia enterocolitica
\n\t\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t\t24 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tClostridium and Bacillus
\n\t\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t\t31 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tBacterial stress response
\n\t\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t\t7 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tRapid detection method

\n
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\r\n
\r\nBacterial stress response: mechanisms how food-borne pathogens can be adapted to food-related stress environment and survive during food processing, transportation, and storage
\r\n
\r\nBiofilms: discuss the problems in food processing facilities due to biofilms and how food-borne pathogens can make biofilms on the surface
\r\n
\r\nNovel intervention technology: physical, chemical, and biological intervention technologies in view of food safety; discuss existing and emerging technologies
\r\n
\r\nRapid detection methods: conventional culture methods, immunological detection, and molecular detection methods; discuss future direction in rapid detection area
\r\n
\r\nFoodborne diseases and surveillance: classification of foodborne diseases and surveillance study to identify a specific foodborne outbreak by analyzing and interpreting data ","Order":5},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"50% CA (20% presentation and 30% group project)
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\r\n\t\t\t\tD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
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\r\nSemester 2 2014-2015
\r\n
\r\nLectures:
\r\nWednesdays, 14:00-16:00 in LT10
\r\n
\r\nWorkshops:
\r\nThere are five workshops in weeks 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 to support the lectures and practical exercises.
\r\nT1: Mondays, 14:00-16:00 in GIS-Lab (26 Jan., 9 Feb., 2, 16 & 30 Mar.)
\r\nT2: Mondays, 16:00-18:00 in GIS-Lab (26 Jan., 9 Feb., 2, 16 & 30 Mar.)
\r\nT3: Thursdays, 10:00-12:00 in GIS-Lab (29 Jan., 12 Feb., 5, & 19 Mar., 2 Apr.)
\r\nT4: Thursdays, 14:00-16:00 in GIS-Lab (29 Jan., 12 Feb., 5, & 19 Mar., 2 Apr.)
\r\nT5: Thursdays, 16:00-18:00 in GIS-Lab (29 Jan., 12 Feb., 5, & 19 Mar., 2 Apr.)
\r\n
\r\nTutor: Godfrey Yeung
\r\n           Office: AS2 04-15
\r\n           Email: geoykyg@nus.edu.sg
\r\n           Consultation hours: 12:00-14:00, Wed. or by appointment
\r\n
\r\n*** You are expected to do the readings BEFORE every lecture as this could facilitate your learning as your memory is still ‘fresh’ ***
\r\n
\r\nAims
\r\nAs a compulsory module for all Geography Majors, this module has three fundamental aims:
\r\n

\r\n\t\tto equip you with the necessary research training so that you can produce the best research;
\r\n\t\tto pass on to you a range of research skills which will be ‘transferable’ to a variety of post-university situations; and
\r\n\t\tto enable you to experience geographical field work first hand.

\r\n
\r\nObjectives & Learning Outcomes
\r\n
\r\nBy the end of the module students will:
\r\n

\r\n\t\tappreciate how research questions are formulated, and hence to formulate your own with reference to a chosen research theme in geography;
\r\n\t\tgain a basic understanding of a range of qualitative and quantitative methods, and their relative strengths and weaknesses, which may be used as devices for collecting and analysing primary data;
\r\n\t\tappreciate how the various stages of the research process are tied together; and
\r\n\t\tbe able to implement these skills in the field.

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\r\n\t Prerequisites
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\r\n\tNil, as the module is designed for students with minimal background in research methods (and statistics) and the lectures are supplemented with practical workshops in SPSS, a computer programme for conducing statistic tests.
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\r\nThis module is organised around three simple and yet important guided questions:
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\r\n\t\tWhat is geographical research? (corresponding to L1)
\r\n\t\tWhat method(s) should I use? (Do I have to use quantitative methods? Will my qualitative methods-based report get higher / lower marks than those prepared by the stat. nerd? What are the selection criteria?) (corresponding to L1-2)
\r\n\t\tHow to do it? (corresponding to L2-11)

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\r\nFor every lecture, we aim to:
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\r\n\t\tstructure the issues of discussion around a major question;
\r\n\t\tbring out the relevant theories and concepts; and
\r\n\t\trefer to relevant examples for illustration.

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\r\nFor every workshop, we aim to complement the lectures by:
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\r\n\t\tworking on some simple exercises to enhance the understanding of commonly used qualitative methods in geographical research, and
\r\n\t\tusing SPSS to work on simple exercises to enhance the understanding of selected quantitative methods.

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\r\n\t\t\t\tI: Conceptualisation: What is Geographical Research?
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 1	\r\n\t\t\t\tTopic selection: Is this Geography?+ Selection of methods (Do we know what we’re trying to measure?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tII: Implementation: How to do it?
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 2	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to analyse data through descriptive statistics? (Are we trapped?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 3	\r\n\t\t\t\tSampling & frequency distributions (Earthquake & jailing seismologists)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 4	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to conduct statistical tests + analyse the ‘association’ in categorical data through Chi-square? (XXX changes my life?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 5	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to conduct field surveys? (Just ‘look, look, see, see la’!)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 6	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to analyse the ‘differences’ between quantitative data through T-test and ANOVA? (Dogs lower my level of stress?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 7	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to analyse the ‘relationship’ between quantitative data through correlation? (Top academics make more ‘silly mistakes’?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 8	\r\n\t\t\t\tE-learning week - Special academic database training session (register online)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 9	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to conduct and analyse interviews? (Is it just chatting?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 10	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to analyse the ‘strength of relationship’ between quantitative data through regression? (Can we price drivers out of our roads?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 11	\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to conduct and analyse a questionnaire survey? (Just fill in the blanks?)
\r\n\t\t\t\tL 12	\r\n\t\t\t\tCourse summary + politics of research + a short quiz

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\r\n*** The schedule of lectures is FAR FROM IDEAL, partly due to the e-learning week and partly due to the arrangement of two tutorial slots on Mondays (before the lectures on Wednesdays). Normally, I mix the quantitative (such as statistical analysis) and qualitative (such as interviews) methods in the lecture sequences to reflect the reality that both methods are commonly used to analyse the primary evidence collected in geographical research, e.g., questionnaire survey, etc. ***
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\r\n100% CA
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\r\nThis course is assessed by three continuous assessments (CAs):
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\r\n\t\t\t\tCA	\r\n\t\t\t\t: 100%	\r\n\t\t\t\twhich incorporates 3 unequally weighted assignments:	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t4 statistics exercises	\r\n\t\t\t\t50%
\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t1 group project	\r\n\t\t\t\t30%
\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tEnd of the term quiz of at least 20 MCQs	\r\n\t\t\t\t20%

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\r\n*** According to the NUS regulations, I could only disclose a maximum of 50% of course marks to you! Thus, you will receive the grades for 2 statistics exercises (10% each) and the group project, along with the written comments on the group report, plus the debriefing on all statistics exercises.
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\r\nStatistic exercises (CA: 50%):
\r\n50% of the course mark is assessed by 4 simple quantitative exercises. There are a total of five practical workshops and only four of them are formally assessed. You can download the workshop exercises from the workbin in IVLE in due course.
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\r\n\t\tWeek 3: Practical workshop on frequency distribution & data transforming (non-assessed)
\r\n\t\tWeek 5: Practical workshop on test of association for categorical values (assessed, 10%)
\r\n\t\tWeek 7: Practical workshop on test of differences (assessed, 15%)
\r\n\t\tWeek 9: Practical workshop on test of relationships (assessed, 10%)
\r\n\t\tWeek 11: Practical workshop on test of relationships II (assessed, 15%)

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\r\nYou have ONE week (from your specific workshop session) to work on your assessed exercises. You can only submit your answers ONCE online through the IVLE, and all submissions are time-stamped automatically (so don’t wait till the last minute as poor internet connection is not an excuse for the late submission). (see next section for the penalty of late submission)
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\r\nGroup project (CA: 30%):
\r\nThe group project aims to let you to design a ‘mini-scale’ research project on any geographical topic of your choice so that you can experience all relevant processes of research, from the conceptualisation of initial idea(s) and fine tuning the selected topic (so that it is researchable, given the time constraints), to the selection and adoption of the corresponding research (qualitative and/or quantitative) method(s) in data collection and analysis, etc.
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\r\nSome possible (generic) topics for your project are as follows:
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\r\n\t\tCultural geography: IRs and its representation
\r\n\t\tTourism: consumption patterns of tourists
\r\n\t\tFinancial geographies: marginalisation of low-income households
\r\n\t\tClimatology: micro climate in different landscapes
\r\n\t\tHydrology & geology: steam velocity in various topology

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\r\nShould you prefer to analyse secondary source of data, the tutor will expect a higher level of application of quantitative and/or qualitative methods in the analysis. Students could analyse the datasets collected for physical geography/GIS modules with the prior and explicit approvals from all course tutors – there must be NO OVERLAPPING in assessed assignments.
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\r\nThe group membership will be allocated through a simple random sampling method. You are required to work in groups of 5 and project group members could come from different tutorial slots.
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\r\nAt least one representative of each group will be required to see me once (preferably before or just after the recess week) to discuss your group’s research focus (please email me for an appointment). Please wait for my approval of your project before proceeding with your research. Any subsequent changes to the project focus have to be discussed with the tutor.
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\r\nHard copies of all written reports (of maximum 4,000 words, excluding tables, figures and bibliography; worth 30%) must be deposited into GE2101 mailbox in the Department of Geography (near the General Office) by 5.00 pm on 2 April 2015 Thu week 11. (see next section for the penalty of late submission)
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\r\nNote: All of you have to complete the peer assessment survey by the same deadline through TEAMMATES. Each of you will receive a special invitation email with the survey weblink send from the TEAMMATES. You should fill in the survey independently of one another. All information will be treated as confidential & projects will not be returned until all forms have been received. The purpose of this survey is to ensure that each one of you has a mean of assessing and providing input on one another’s contribution to the project, i.e., “free-rider” should not get the same mark as those who done most of the work. Marks assigned to individual members for the group project could be adjusted based on the overall picture pieced together from the feedback each of you provides.
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\r\nIt is expected that the written report incorporates the following items:
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\r\n\t\tAn introduction, including the project’s objective(s) and its corresponding method(s), & its justification(s)
\r\n\t\tA very brief description of relevant issues (e.g., background, sources of evidence, etc.)
\r\n\t\tAnalysis of the collected primary / existing data
\r\n\t\tMajor arguments / findings

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\r\nYour report will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria (remember, it is a report for research methods so I do not expect a sophisticated discussion on the relevant theorises on your chosen topic):
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\r\n\t\tDefinition of research questions: have you defined the research objectives clearly? Are they researchable?
\r\n\t\tAppropriateness of selected research method(s) & its application / interpretation, e.g., to what extent the selected method(s) is/are able to address the research question(s)? What may be the potential advantages and disadvantages of using / not using certain method(s)? One should also pay attention of NOT committing fundamental error, such as conducting a parametric correlation test on categorical data, etc.
\r\n\t\tDesign of questionnaire (if it is used): whether the questionnaire is designed to address the research objective(s); the presentation (i.e., layouts and user’s friendliness), etc.
\r\n\t\tRelevance of arguments: you must discuss the issues critically in relation to your empirical research (are you using the evidence appropriately, e.g., you should neither dramatise nor understate your evidence)
\r\n\t\tArticulation and presentation
\r\n\t\tNOTE: the project should be driven by the research question(s), NOT the methods (you will getting lower mark by using the inappropriate methods)

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\r\nYour report should:
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\r\n\t\tBe typed, double-sided printing with 1.5-line spacing. Do OMIT the ‘elaborated’ cover page and table of contents, etc., to save resources (you won’t get bonus points for doing that!)
\r\n\t\tInclude your names and report title on the front sheet of the paper as well as a word count.
\r\n\t\tBe written in short paragraphs and divided into several sections with sub-headings.
\r\n\t\tInclude a bibliography of all sources cited in the text. It is suggested that you follow the Harvard reference system: author and date given in the text, with the reference in full in a bibliography (see Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography for a style guide). The sources for the tables, diagrams and maps are also required. With the exception of international refereed electronic journals, you are strongly discouraged to rely on internet sources without cross-checking its validity.
\r\n\t\tInclude a blank questionnaire / sample interview questions (if it is used)

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\r\nDo KEEP the raw datafile of your survey results / interviews scripts/recording and the completed questionnaires (if any of these data collection method(s) is/are used) for the inspection by the course tutor (he may conduct a random inspection on some projects).
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\r\n*** Members of the group with the highest mark will receive 3 bonus percentage points, while the second highest mark will receive 1 bonus percentage point.
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\r\nPenalty for late submission:
\r\nAll submission received after the deadline will be penalised by 1 percentage point for every 24-hour it is late.
\r\nI of course will consider mitigated circumstances for the late submission (do email me if this is the case).
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\r\nPlagiarism:
\r\n“Academic honesty is a prerequisite condition in the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge. Academic dishonesty is any misrepresentation with the intent to deceive or failure to acknowledge the source or falsification of information or inaccuracy of statements or cheating at examinations/tests or inappropriate use of resources.” (http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/undergrad/toknow/policies/plagarism.html; refer to the weblink for further details about the FASS’s position on plagiarism)
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\r\n\t Readings
\r\n\tI suggest two textbooks for this module. For the quantitative methods, I recommend Salkind (2014) as it is intended for anyone who wants to learn or brush up on the basics of statistics but is anxious about their abilities. This book offers a slow-paced, entertaining introduction to statistical ideas (i.e., instead of burning your eyeballs with all the algebras, it is actually ‘fun’ to read) and use of the software package SPSS. If you really want to learn more about statistics, I would suggest Argyrous (2011), Field (2013, his examples in psychology are normally very easy to comprehend for geographers), or Rogerson (2014). For the qualitative and other research methods in general, I suggest the volumes edited by Clifford, French and Valentine (2010) or Flowerdew and Martin (2005). All the textbooks and references are available from the NUS library and the campus bookstore.
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\r\n\tNote: The course tutor will synthesise the major issues in lectures. In order to facilitate the pace of lecture, he expects students to read one item (chapter) of reference every week (preferably BEFORE the lectures). I strongly suggested you to read more than one chapter if you are not ‘comfortable’ with quantitative methods. A practical handbook on SPSS is available for download via the IVLE (under <Workbin>, <Course Documents> in the IVLE) – it is essential that you spend some time to work on SPSS independently before the first practical workshop – and it contains the instructions on how to replicate the examples illustrated in lectures.
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\r\n\tGeneral textbooks / references:
\r\n\t« Clifford, Nicholas J., French, Shaun and Valentine, Gill. (2010) (eds.) Key Methods in Geography. (2^nd ed.) London: Sage.
\r\n\t« Flowerdew, Robin and Martin, David. (2005) (eds.) Methods in Human Geography: A Guide for Students doing a Research Project. (2^nd ed.) Harlow: Prentice Hall.
\r\n\tGregory, K.J. (2005) Physical Geography, 4 volumes. London: Sage.
\r\n\tInkpen, R. (2005) Science, Philosophy and Physical Geography. London: Routledge.
\r\n\tKitchin, R. and Tate, N. J. (2000) (eds.) Conducting Research into Human Geography: Theory, Methodology and Practice. London: Prentice Hall
\r\n\tParsons, Tony and Knight, Peter G. (2004) How to do your Dissertation in Geography and Related Disciplines. (2^nd ed.) Routledge.
\r\n\tSchutt, Russell K. (2006) Investigating the Social World with SPSS Student version 14.0: The Process and Practice of Research. (5^th ed.) London: Pine.
\r\n\tTrudgill, S. T. and Roy, A. (eds.) (2003) Contemporary Meanings in Physical Geography. London: Arnold.
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\r\n\tTextbooks on statistics:
\r\n\tArgyrous, George. (2011) Statistics for Research: With a Guide to SPSS. (3^rd ed.) London: Sage.
\r\n\tBurt, James E. and Barber, Gerald M. and Rigby, David L. (2009) Elementary Statistics for Geographers. (3^rd ed.) New York: Guildford Press. (provides a thorough explanation of statistical ideas) (note: first edition was published in 1996)
\r\n\tField, Andy. (2013) Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS Statistics. (4^th ed.) London: Sage. (Provides good integration of practical usage of SPSS and understanding of statistical concepts. Clearly written.)
\r\n\tGujarati, Damodar N. (2011). Econometrics by Example. Palgrave-Macmillan. (advanced references)
\r\n\tRogerson, Peter A. (2014) Statistical Methods for Geography: A Student’s Guide. (4^th ed.) London: Sage. (with procedures in SPSS & Excel)
\r\n\t« Salkind, Neil J. (2014) Statistics for People Who (Think They) Hate Statistics. (5^th ed.) London: Sage. (note: first edition was published in 2000)
\r\n\tSalkind, Neil J. (2006) Tests & Measurement for People Who (Think They) Hate Tests & Measurement. London: Sage.
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\r\n\tSupplementary references on SPSS:
\r\n\tCoakes, Sheridan J., Stead, Lyndall G. and Ong, Clara (2010) SPSS Analysis without Anguish: V. 17.0 for Windows. Milton: John Wiley & Sons.
\r\n\tGreen, Samuel B. & Salkind, Neil J. (2012) Using SPSS for Windows and Machintosh: Analyzing and Understanding Data. (6^th ed.) New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
\r\n\tKinnear, Paul R. & Gray, Colin D. (2000) SPSS for Windows Made Simple, Release 10. Hove: Psychology Press.
\r\n\tKremelberg, David. (2011) Practical Statistics: A Quick and Easy Guide to IBM® SPSS® Statistics, STATA, and Other Statistical Software. London: Sage. (Illustrative and with guide to STATA, but not suitable for beginners)
\r\n\tPallant, Julie. (2010) SPSS Survival Manual: A Step-by-step Guide to Data Analysis using SPSS for Windows. (4^th ed.) Buckingham: Open University Press. (note: first edition was published in 2001)
\r\n\tPuri, B. K. (1996) Statistics in Practice: An Illustrated Guide to SPSS. London: Arnold. (provides clear instructions for using SPSS but offers little in the way of explanation of statistical ideas)
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\r\n\tTutorial available on the web:
\r\n\tAcademic Technology Services, UCLA: http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/spss/
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\r\n\tOther useful statistic/math links:
\r\n\thttp://www.davidmlane.com/hyperstat/index.html
\r\n\thttp://www.easymaths.com/
\r\n\thttp://vassarstats.net/index.html
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\r\n\tFor the really committed statistic nerds:
\r\n\tStatSoft (electronic textbook): http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/stathome.html
\r\n\tGeospatial Analysis: http://www.spatialanalysisonline.com/
\r\n\tMaterials for the History of Statistics, Department of Mathematics, University of York: http://www.york.ac.uk/depts/maths/histstat/
\r\n\tFigures from the History of Probability and Statistics, University of Southampton: http://www.economics.soton.ac.uk/staff/aldrich/Figures.htm
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\r\n\tSynopsis & Suggested Readings
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\r\n\tL 1: Topic selection: Is this Geography?
\r\n\tThis lecture is a brief overview on how to conduct geographical researches, which will be provided as a prelude for lectures in the coming weeks. In addition to set out some of the potential choices for the selection of your project topic, the lecture will also deal with a number of pragmatic issues, including formulating a project theme, finding sources and other works on that topic. The lecture will highlight the importance of knowing how to apply and interpret the elementary statistical techniques – NOTE: not mathematics! – which could be one of the most valuable transferable skills that you have learnt at the university.
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tWhat is (geographical) research? (Note: not re-search)
\r\n\t\tHow to identify it? How to conduct it? (or How not to do it?)
\r\n\t\tWhy use statistics?
\r\n\t\tHow to collect information?

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tClifford, French and Valentine, chs. 1 & 2 if you have time OR
\r\n\tFlowerdew and Martin, ch. 2, & chs. 3-4 if you have time
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\r\n\tSupplementary readings:
\r\n\tSchutt, Russell K. (2006) Investigating the Social World with SPSS Student version 14.0: The Process and Practice of Research. (5^th ed.) London: Pine. Chs. 1 & 3.
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\r\n\tL 1: Selection of methods: Representativeness and rigour (Do we know what we’re trying to measure?)
\r\n\tThis lecture is divided into two main parts. The tutor distinguishes between quantitative and qualitative methods, asserting that no one of these methods is necessarily ‘better’ for a research project than another. What matters is that the method used allows the aims of the project’s particular research questions to be attainable. The lecture stresses in particular that if survey-based, quantitative work is to be carried out, it has to be done in a very rigorous and correct way.
\r\n\tWhilst qualitative methods are becoming increasingly popular in social sciences (especially after the ‘culture-turn’ in geography), the essential premise upon which they are based is often still much misunderstood. In addition to define qualitative methods, the tutor will examine the assumptions and other relevant issues about qualitative methods, such as the level of credibility, in the second part of this lecture. The tutor will also provide a brief overview on commonly used qualitative methods, such as interview, observation, textural analysis, biographical analysis, etc.
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tWhat are the differences between descriptive & inferential statistics?
\r\n\t\tHow to collect information? What are the potential source(s) of error for such methods?
\r\n\t\tIntensive Vs extensive methods
\r\n\t\tWhy use qualitative methods? Can I generalise the results?

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tClifford, French and Valentine, ch. 7, & chs. 9-11, 21 (or ch. 23 in the 2010 version) if you have time OR
\r\n\tFlowerdew and Martin, chs. 11 & 13
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\r\n\tSupplementary readings:
\r\n\tBarnett, V. (1991) Sample Surveys: Principles and Methods. London: Arnold.
\r\n\tBarnes, T. J. (2009) “Not only … but also”: Quantitative and critical geography”, The Professional Geography, 61(3): 292-300. (an interesting article argued that the binary between quantitative and critical geography is pseudo as the duality arose because of the peculiar postwar intellectual history of human geography. Recommended read for those who are really committed.)
\r\n\tBarnes, T. J. (2011) “This is like Déjà Vu all over again”: Quantitative and critical geography”, The Professional Geography, 63(3): 332-335. (an interesting short commentary on the ‘methods’ in Understanding the Changing Planet)
\r\n\tFriess, D. A. & Webb, E. L. (2011) “Bad data equals bad policy: how to trust estimates of ecosystem loss when there is so much uncertainty?”, Environmental Conservation, 38(1): 1-5.
\r\n\tLimb, M. and Dwyer, C. (eds.) (2001) Qualitative Methodologies for Geographers: Issues and Debates. London: Arnold. (good case studies of the use of different qualitative techniques)
\r\n\tSchutt, Russell K. (2006) Investigating the Social World with SPSS Student version 14.0: The Process and Practice of Research. (5^th ed.) London: Pine. Chs. 1 & 3.
\r\n\tShurmer-Smith, P. (2002) Doing Cultural Geography. London: Sage. (Ethnographic and other techniques suited to cultural geography)
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\r\n\tL 2: How to analyse data through descriptive statistics? (Are we trapped?)
\r\n\tThis lecture is divided into two main parts. The first part of the lecture aims to explain some elementary concepts about the nature of data, one of the building blocks of statistics. The second part of the lecture aims to review basic descriptive statistics and presentation techniques, as well as explaining some commonly used terms in statistics, e.g., quartiles, variance, standard deviation, etc.
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tWhat are the 4 levels of measurement scale?

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\r\n\t\tHow can we measure the central tendency & dispersion?
\r\n\t\tHow can we describe the shape of data distributions?

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tSalkind chapters 1 & 6, & preferably Appendix A (you may want to read the Appendix A OR my Handbook before using SPSS for the first time); read chs. 2-4 & 19-20 (20-21 in the 2011 version) if you are really excited about statistics OR
\r\n\tArgyrous chapters 1-2; read chs. 3-4, 9-10 if you are really excited about statistics
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\r\n\tL 3: Sampling & frequency distributions (Earthquake & jailing seismologists!)
\r\n\tThis lecture aims to provide an important theoretical rationale for selecting the significance level in statistics. The lecture starts with a very simple introduction on probability, before going on to introduce various kinds of sampling designs. Sampling is important because only when the canons of sampling are respected can you be confident in the representativeness of your findings, and can your data be properly tested for statistical significance. The second part of this lecture will focus on the explanation of frequency distributions, especially the normal distribution, and its significance in statistic tests.
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\r\n\t\tSampling
\r\n\t\tObservational distributions (empirical distributions)
\r\n\t\tTheoretical distribution (probability distribution)

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tSalkind chapters 8 & 10 (for the 2011 & 2014 versions) OR
\r\n\tArgyrous chapter 11 OR
\r\n\tField: chapters 1 & 3
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\r\n\tL 4: How to conduct statistical tests + analyse the ‘association’ in categorical data through Chi-square? (XXX changes my life?)
\r\n\tWe are eventually about to work on statistic tests after five weeks of lecture (& I hope you are still enthusiastic about all these methods)! This lecture aims to discuss the procedures in quantitative research, the implications for type I and type II errors in statistics, as well as briefly explain the uses of contingency tables and test of association for categorical variables (Chi-square test), e.g., will there be an association between education qualifications of voters and their tendency of voting?
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tHypothesis & statistic tests
\r\n\t\tParametric Vs Non-parametric tests

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\r\n\t\tType I & Type II errors

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\r\n\t\tContingency table
\r\n\t\tChi-Square

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tSalkind chapters 7 & 16 (or 17 in the 2011 & 2014 versions), & preferably ch. 9 OR
\r\n\tField: chapter 3
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\r\n\tL5: How to conduct field surveys? (Just ‘look, look, see, see la’)
\r\n\tField survey is a commonly used technique by human and physical geographers. Students normally but wrongly assume that field survey is a necessary condition for an excellent research project. In addition to highlight the availability of secondary data, this lecture aims to discuss the potential pros and cons of field survey in geographical research. Ethical and other concerns, such as health and safety, will also be discussed.
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tAlternatives of field survey
\r\n\t\tAttractions & errors in field survey
\r\n\t\tOther issues of concern

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tClifford, French and Valentine, ch. 5, & chs. 3-4, 12 & 14 (in the 2010 version, for field diaries) if you have time OR
\r\n\tFlowerdew and Martin, ch. 5
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\r\n\tSupplementary reading:
\r\n\tSpecial issue on “Protecting Human Subjects across the Geographic Research Process” in Professional Geographer, Vol. 64, No. 1, 2012.
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\r\n\tL 6: How to analyse the ‘differences’ between quantitative data through T-test and ANOVA? (Dogs lower my level of stress?)
\r\n\tThis lecture aims to introduce two commonly used statistic tests of differences: t-test and ANOVA (Analysis of Variance). t-test allows us to compare and see whether there is a significant difference between two sets of quantitative data (such as IQs between boys and girls major in geography), while ANOVA allows us to compare and test the differences between more than two sets of quantitative data, e.g., do unemployment rates differ significantly between inner city, suburban and rural areas?
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tIndependent t-test
\r\n\t\tDependent t-test
\r\n\t\tANOVA

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\r\n\t
\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tSalkind chapters 10 & 12, & preferably ch. 11 (or chs. 11, 13 & 12 in the 2011 & 2014 versions) OR
\r\n\tArgyrous chapters 16-17, 19 OR
\r\n\tField: chapters 7-8
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\r\n\tL 7: How to analyse the ‘relationship’ between quantitative data through correlation?( Top academics make more ‘silly mistakes’?)
\r\n\tIn addition to introduce a simple instrument (scatter diagrams) to illustrate the potential relationship between two quantitative variables, this lecture aims to explain the concept of linear correlation, a very easy to use/understand statistic test of relationship. For instance, to what extent can we argue for sure that there is a positive relationship between the change in temperature (in Celsius or Fahrenheit) and concentration of CO₂ concentration (in ppm)? Correlation is one of the easiest ways to allow us to argue whether there is a significant relationship (either positively or negatively) between these two quantitative variables.
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\r\n\t\tScatter diagrams
\r\n\t\tParametric correlation
\r\n\t\tCorrelation coefficient
\r\n\t\tNon-parametric correlation
\r\n\t\tCorrelation and causation

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tSalkind chapter 5, & preferably ch. 14 (or 15 in the 2011 & 2014 versions) OR
\r\n\tArgyrous chapter 12 OR
\r\n\tField: chapter 4
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\r\n\tL 9: How to conduct and analyse interviews? (Is it just chatting?)
\r\n\tThis lecture begins by introducing you to the qualitative interview. It will introduce the different kinds of interview that can be conducted (structured and semi-structured and the continuities between them), single, repeat, individual and group; and how to go about setting up and conducting an interview – including the sampling and recruitment of respondents, different kinds of questions that can be asked, body language and dress, the interview dynamic and recording techniques. Having established some basic interview techniques, we will then examine some of the different ways in which interview material can be analysed and presented. Some relevant issues, such as positionality, will also be discussed briefly in the lecture.
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tWhy interview?
\r\n\t\tWhat form of interview?
\r\n\t\tHow to set up and conduct an interview?
\r\n\t\tHow to analyse the collected information?

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\r\n\t
\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tClifford, French and Valentine, ch. 8 OR
\r\n\tFlowerdew and Martin, ch. 7
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\r\n\tSupplementary readings:
\r\n\tDelyser, D., Herbert, S., Aitken, S., Crang, M. & McDowell, L. (eds.) (2010) The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Geography. London: Sage.
\r\n\tDunn, K. (2005) “Interviewing” in I. Hay (ed.) Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography (2^nd ed.) Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 79-105. (3^rd ed. is published in 2010)
\r\n\tGillen, Jamie. (2012) “Investing in the field: Positionalities in money and gift exchange in Vietnam”, Geoforum, Volume 43, Issue 6, pp. 1163-1170.
\r\n\tMoser, Sarah (2008) ‘Personality: A New Positionality?’ Area: 40(3):383-392.
\r\n\tYeung, Henry. (2007) “Researching Hybridity through ‘Chinese’ Business Networks”, in Tickell, Adam. et al. (eds.) Politics and Practice in Economic Geography. London: Sage. pp. 279-289. (an interesting account of the influence of his positionality) (available from the workbin in IVLE)
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\r\n\tL 10: How to analyse the ‘strength of relationship’ between quantitative data through regression? (Can we price drivers out of our roads?)
\r\n\tWhat could we do if one would like to find out the potential relationships between more than two quantitative variables, e.g., temperature in Celsius, concentration of CO2 in ppm, size of population? In addition to allow us to estimate the relationships between more than two quantitative variables, we could use regression to examine the dependence of one dependent variable (say temperature in Celsius in this case) on one or more other explanatory variables (concentration of CO₂ in ppm, or size of population)? This lecture aims to introduce the technique of Ordinary Least Square (OLS) regression, which is probably one of most commonly used statistic tests in social sciences and its results are routinely abused/misinterpreted, even in some journal articles! In addition to the assumptions and techniques, the lectures will highlight the potential limitations of the OLS.
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tDependent & independent variables
\r\n\t\tTypes of regressions & assumptions
\r\n\t\tLinear regression model & functions
\r\n\t\tRegression coefficient
\r\n\t\tAssessing goodness of fit
\r\n\t\tInterpreting regression equation

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\r\n\t
\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tSalkind: chapters 15 & 17 (or 16 & 18 in the 2011 & 2014 versions) and preferably one of the followings:
\r\n\tArgyrous chapters 12-13 OR
\r\n\tField: chapter 5
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\r\n\tL 11: How to conduct and analyse a questionnaire survey? (Just fill in the blanks?)
\r\n\tThis lecture will examine the uses of questionnaire and its analysis. Questionnaire is one of the key research instruments of human geography and social sciences. However, the construction of a good and ‘efficient’ questionnaire (i.e., one which ‘delivers’ the data the researcher needs to answer her/his research questions) is a task which requires skill, imagination and patience.
\r\n\tAfter spending weeks to conduct a series of questionnaire surveys, it is vital to synthesise the valuable primary data into some meaningful information for your research projects, i.e., do you have the empirical evidence to support or refute your research hypotheses? A brief introduction on coding and using elementary statistical techniques with SPSS (SPSS can be very handy in analysing questionnaires, especially for the large and/or complicated dataset) will be presented. It is however crucial for you to employ the appropriate techniques, otherwise, it will be the classical case of ‘garbage in, garbage out’! An overview on how to handle multiple dichotomy and multiple category datasets will also be provided.
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\r\n\tIssues of discussion:
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\r\n\t\tShould I conduct a questionnaire survey because it looks ‘cool’ OR Should I not conduct a questionnaire survey because I am absolutely lousy with statistics / SPSS?
\r\n\t\tShould I use statistical techniques to analyse the results of my questionnaire survey because it looks ‘sophisticated’ OR Should I not use statistical techniques to analyse the results of my questionnaire survey because I can’t handle statistics / SPSS?

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\r\n\tSuggested readings:
\r\n\tClifford, French and Valentine, ch. 6 (& ch. 15 [17 in the 2010 version], if you have the time) OR
\r\n\tFlowerdew and Martin, ch. 6
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\r\n\tSupplementary readings:
\r\n\tFowler, F. (1995) Improving Survey Questions: Design and Evaluation. Sage, London.
\r\n\tRodeghier, Mark. (1996) Survey with Confidence. Chicago: SPSS Inc. (useful for preparing questionnaire survey & coding data with SPSS)
\r\n\tSchutt, Russell K. (2006) Investigating the Social World with SPSS Student version 14.0: The Process and Practice of Research. (5^th ed.) London: Pine. Ch. 8
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\n2. Capitalism in motion: why is economic growth so uneven? (22 January 2015)
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\nPart Two: Making the (spatial) economy
\n3. The state: who runs the economy? (29 January 2015)
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\n5. Making money: why has finance become so powerful? (12 February 2015)
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\nThis section introduces the basic building blocks of geographical analysis and our understanding of the economy. These are brought together in a geographical understanding of the dynamics of the capitalist system. Lecture 1 examines location, territory, place, and scale as core geographical concepts, while explores where the idea of ‘the economy’ comes from historically and some of the common concepts used in economic analysis such as demand, supply, production, markets, and firms. Lecture 2 then mobilizes these geographical and economic concepts into a dynamic and structural account of uneven development in a capitalist economy.
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\n1. Thinking geographically: what does the economy mean?
\nThe economy seems to be the key analytical preoccupation in economics and economic geography. We often discuss ‘the economy’ as if it were an entity, or even an organism, separate from the rest of our society. Yet this notion is relatively recent in the history of human thought. In this lecture, I explore how the economy is constructed and how economic geographers have deconstructed the categories and vocabularies used to understand economy and space. This provides an important unpacking of the basic category that economists and economic geographers study, and shows that the delineation of a distinctive and separate system is rather arbitrary. The lecture provides the basis for the module’s exploration of the intersection of economic and non-economic processes. In this introductory lecture, I lay out the approaches and insights that geographers can contribute using their distinctive sensitivity to location, space, scale and place, namely:
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\nc) A grounded concern for specific places allows us to explore how economic processes are embedded inextricably in social, cultural, institutional and political contexts.
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\n2. Capitalism in motion: why is economic growth so uneven?
\nUneven development at regional, national and global scales is a constant of life in a capitalist system. In this lecture, I examine how geographers have explained the systemic need for constant economic restructuring and how this process becomes inscribed in social spaces and physical landscapes. De-naturalising processes of uneven resource allocation across space and the resulting patterns of wealth and poverty is one of the most significant insights that economic geography offers. This lecture will analyse how globalisation contributes to and reshapes uneven spatial development, and how we can understand global shifts in economic and social landscapes through different periods of capitalist development.
\nKey themes and concepts: uneven development, globalisation, regulation theory, Fordism, post-Fordism, spatial divisions of labour, new international division of labour
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\nPart Two: Making the (spatial) economy
\nHaving explained the dynamics of capitalism, I now introduce the inputs and actors, besides capitalists, that make the system work: the state, labour, and finance capital. Lecture 3 discusses the state in its varied manifestations and the ways in which it shapes economic activity. Lecture 4 considers labour as a factor of production, but more particularly as an active agent in shaping the economic landscape. Lecture 5 looks at the financial system both as a source of productive capital and an economic sector in its own right.
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\n3. The state: who runs the economy?
\nA fundamental concern in a globalising world is where and by whom is power over economies being wielded. Do national states still have any control over their economies? Do transnational corporations rule the world? What role do supra-state organizations such as the WTO, EU,
\nAPEC and NAFTA play in shaping economic policy? This lecture will discuss these issues and locate them in broader debates concerning the role of regulatory institutions in economic life.
\nKey themes and concepts: state theory, institutional theory, neoliberalism, developmental state
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\n4. Labour power: can workers shape economic geographies?
\nEconomic activity is often assumed to be defined by the decisions of firms. But to be a worker or employee is also to be an active player in economic processes. In recent years, geographers have been examining the agency of organised labour. A key research question that has emerged is the appropriate scale at which labour should be organized and the ways in which labour control regimes are constructed at various scales. There are many rich case studies that can be used to show the ways in which labour is an active player in capitalist economic processes as well as the various ways in which labour is regulated and controlled.
\nKey themes and concepts: regulation, industrial restructuring, labour unions, brain drain or brain circulation, alternative or non-capitalist labour, geographies of labour, labour geographies
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\n5. Making money: why has finance become so powerful?
\nEven as money has become an increasingly intangible commodity, freely exchanged within national boundaries and in internationally markets, particular localities remain critical to the workings of global finance and these uneven geographies of finance have specific impacts on places. Does the rise of international finance mean the end of the nation-state? How do states regulate their own national economic spaces and financial flows within a global economy? If capital is truly global, why are particular places important as international financial centres or offshore financial centres? The lecture will also explore how the economy is becoming increasingly "financialised", with the circulation of capital largely divorced from its production allocation, and how that could explain the 2008 financial crisis.
\nKey themes and concepts: Bretton Woods, financial innovation, financial deregulation, international financial centres, offshore financial centres, financialisation, financial crises.
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\nPart Three: Organizing economic space
\nHere we explore the ways in which economic relationships across space are established, organized and maintained. Lecture 6 introduces the commodity chain concept, which provides the overall framework for this part of the book, and we will ask how we might seek to regulate and control the production processes behind the commodities we consume. The commodity chain is fundamentally shaped by technologies of movement, communication and product innovation that are examined in Lecture 7. The role of transnational corporations in organizing global production networks is explored in Lecture 8, while Chapter 9 focuses on restructuring in the retail business as the end point of the commodity chain and our consumption behaviour.
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\n6. Commodity chains: where does your breakfast come from?
\nKarl Marx posed this simple question but its answer lies in a complex story of commodity chains linking producers and environments with the consumers of finished products. Are consumers ethically responsible for the distant strangers who produce their products and services. What alternative ‘ethical’ forms of consumption are emerging that seek to establish this linkage between consumer and producer more directly? And how does commodity chain analysis help us to understand the effects of our consumption decisions on environments – for example through the industrialisation of the food chain? By examining retailing environments and landscapes, and by tracing commodity chains back to the producers and the environment of their production, we can develop a far more informed sense of our place in the economic world and our impact on the environment. Important questions are raised concerning the extent to which we as consumers are in control of our own decisions, and regarding the ethical responsibilities we have towards the distant strangers and places (including the environment) who supply our breakfast tables.
\nKey concepts: global commodity/value chains, global production networks, knowledge circuits, ethical consumption, Fairtrade
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\n7. Technological change: is the world getting smaller?
\nThe technology of computer networks and global telecommunications might imply that distance and proximity are no longer significant concerns in economic life. And yet, rather than seeing the dispersal of economic activity across space, we have instead witnessed the increasing concentration and agglomeration of economic activities in particular places or ‘clusters’ in global, regional and national space. By examining the use of technology in various economic sectors, including finance and high tech production, this lecture will argue that in some cases technology actually enhances the importance of proximity rather than eradicating it. It will also explore the range of traded and untraded interdependencies that continue to bind economic activities together in particular places.
\nKey themes and concepts: post-Fordism, flexible specialisation, new industrial spaces, the learning region, tacit knowledge
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\n8. The transnational corporation: how does the global firm keep it all together?
\nFirms organise their economic activities across space in a variety of different ways, with important implications for the places that ‘plug in’ to these corporate networks. In this lecture, I will explain the internal and external divisions of labour in firms that lead to these different forms of spatial organisation. Through empirical examples from different parts of the global economy, I will show how places are differentially articulated into the productive activities of transnational corporations (TNCs). By the end of the lecture, you should be able to understand how Nike and their various subcontractors are responsible for your pair of Nike shoes – Nike as the designer and marketer, with the subcontractors performing the actual manufacturing all over Asia. However, there are still limits to the reach of TNCs such as the friction of time and distance and the problems of localisation.
\nKey themes and concepts: global production network s, new international division of labour, subcontracting and outsourcing
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\n9. Spaces of consumption: how and where do we shop?
\nRetailing is a necessarily geographically more extensive activity than production. Our everyday experience illustrates the growing influence of large transnational retailers on the range of products we buy, and where we are able to buy them. It reveals how this power is in part based upon access to highly detailed information about how and where we shop. It speaks to processes of retailer globalization and the development of similar retail experiences in many countries around the world. And yet, our retail experience remains highly geographically variable, even between the stores of the same corporation in the same city. Retail spaces such as supermarkets are shaped by the economic, social and cultural spaces of which they are part, and retailers must respond to these geographical variations in order to be successful. This lecture seeks to explore these geographies of retailing and also to consider the ways in which specific retail spaces are structured and organised in order to induce us to purchase commodities.
\nKey themes and concepts: retailing, globalization of retail activity, retail spaces, national and local regulation, consumption, place and identity
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\nPart Four: People, identities, and economic life
\nThis final part explores the blurred line between economic processes and the social and cultural contexts in which they are embedded. Lecture 10 highlights the very social process of economic cluster formation, and the benefits of learning and innovation that result. Lecture 11 examines the role that gender plays in economic life, in reproductive work, in waged workplaces, and in entrepreneurship. Ethnicity is also the focus of this lecture, which explores how labour markets are ‘colour coded’, how ethnic entrepreneurship works, and how transnational remittance economies result from migration. In concluding the module, Lecture 12 opens up two broader issues for students interested in pursuing the subject further: understanding the intellectual development of Economic Geography as an academic discipline, and thinking about how the future economic trends may present new challenges to the field.
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\n10. Clusters: why do proximity and place matter?
\nThis lecture is about understanding the tendency of certain kinds of economic activities to cluster together in particular places. Clustering is not specific to, say, Silicon Valley or the high tech industry; rather it is a generic characteristic of the capitalist economy and is seen in all sectors and places. We explore the need to move beyond the intra-firm factors considered in traditional location theory models and incorporate relationships external to the firm in explaining location decisions. We then look at the various contractual connections between firms that may bind them together in a cluster. We broaden our canvass to look at a range of socio-cultural forces that may also provide the ‘glue’ holding a cluster together. As part of this analysis, we will look at how regional cultures may build up over time as a result of long-standing patterns of intense interaction. Finally, we start to question the notion of clusters by thinking about how much economic activity is actually undertaken through complex combinations of face-to-face contact and technologically-mediated interaction.
\nKey themes and concepts: spatial proximity, agglomeration, clusters, traded and untraded interdependencies
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\n11. Gendered and ethnic economies: do gender and cultures shape economic lives?
\nEconomic processes are not blind to gender differences. ‘Non-economic’ identities based on gender, sexuality, age and ethnicity become incorporated into workplace labour processes and labour market segmentation. In this lecture, I examine how notions of 'masculine' or 'feminine' work identities or attributes shape gender relations in workplaces, households and localities, which in turn also (re)produce gender relations. Just as gendered identities intersect with economic processes in important ways, so too do ethnic identities. This point has been explored in several different ways by economic geographers: transnational networks of ethnicity have been shown to facilitate business linkages across global space; ethnic networks and economic enclaves are also significant in many of the world’s larger urban centres; and, labour markets have been shown to differentiate on the basis of ethnicity.
\nKey themes and concepts: performativity, gender/sexual inequalities and discrimination, the embodied worker, public/private spaces; network
\nembeddedness, transnational communities, ethnic enclaves, flexible citizenship.
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\n12. Economic Geography: intellectual journeys and future horizons
\nThe ideas of economic geographers have never been as influential as those of famous economists such as John Maynard Keynes, but we can certainly see the ways in which the development of concepts has reflected the times in which scholars were working and the challenges to which they applied themselves. For the most part, this module has explored the work of economic geographers without making specific reference to the debates and ideas that have driven the intellectual journey of the discipline. But it is possible to see many of the ideas presented in this module as part of an intellectual journey that Economic Geography has taken over the last half century. In this concluding lecture, we will review the ways in the field has changed, to reflect the different circumstances and contexts (both intellectual and worldly) in which it was working. We will then look to the future to see what challenges lying on the horizon will likely shape the future of Economic Geography.
\nKey themes and concepts: development of ideas, social and intellectual context, future agendas
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\nThere will be a total of FOUR tutorial sessions (2 hours each) and ONE practical session (2 hours) for the semester. In groups of TWO, each of you will be giving ONE tutorial presentation (starting T2) that will contribute to 10% of your final module score. The first tutorial session will begin during Even Week 4 starting on 2 February 2015. Tutorial sessions are not compulsory, except your presentation session.
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\nTopic Week
\nT1. An economic-geographical perspective (Week 4: 2 February 2015)
\nT2. Making the spatial economy (Week 6: 16 February 2015)
\nP1. Project research methods (Week 8: 9 March 2015 - E-learning week; online tutorial sessions to be conducted)
\nT3. Commodity chains and consumption (Week 10: 23 March 2015)
\nT4. Transnational corporations and technological change (Week 12: 6 April 2015).","Order":7},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"ASSIGNMENT WORK
\nYou will be required to submit ONE individual research essay for the semester that will contribute to 30% of your final module score. The report should not exceed 1,800 words (excluding references and tables). All essays should be deposited into GE2202 mailbox in the Department of Geography (near the General Office) by 5p.m. on Thursday 2 April 2015 (absolutely no extension). The penalty for late submission is one sub-grade per day (i.e. one grade every three days).
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\nThe topic for your research essay is:
\nDiscuss the empirical relevance of ONE of the following concepts for understanding a particular economic-geographical phenomenon that occurs in Singapore or elsewhere in Asia between 1 July 2014 and 31 March 2015.
\n- Spatial divisions of labour
\n- State and TNC relations
\n- Labour geographies
\n- Global finance
\n- Commodity chains
\n- TNC strategies and global production networks
\n- Agglomeration and clusters
\n- Gender relations
\n- Ethnic economies
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\nYour research essay will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
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\n1. Originality of arguments: Your essay must go beyond descriptions and you must discuss critically the geographical concept of your choice in relation to your chosen empirical phenomenon. If relevant, you must also critically evaluate arguments proposed by other scholars and researchers in explaining similar phenomenon.
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\n2. Originality of research: You must NOT copy blindly from any (news) article per se. You should discuss your data/evidence in order to support your arguments.
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\nYour essay should:
\n1. Be typed, single sided with 1.5 or double spacing, leaving generous margins for comments to be written.
\n2. Identify clearly the particular economic-geographical phenomenon reported in the media (e.g. The Straits Times or The Business Times) and attach the new printout as an appendix.
\n3. Commence with an introduction that explains the scope and structure of your critical arguments to be presented. Please also explain the nature/kind of data/evidence to be used in support of your argument(s).
\n4. Be written in short paragraphs and divided into several sections with sub headings.
\n5. Conclude with a short summary of the main arguments presented.
\n6. Include a reference list of all sources cited in the text. Follow the Harvard reference system – author and date given in the text, with the reference in full in a bibliography (see Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography for a style guide; ) – that means footnotes are avoided. The sources for the tables, diagrams and maps are required.
\n7. Include your tutorial group number on the front sheet of the paper as well as your name, course and report title. Please provide a word count at the end of the report.
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\nNote:
\n1. This is a solo piece of research work.
\n2. A practical session will be devoted to project research methods. So please read up and think about your essay topic before the practical session. But do NOT finish your research essay until AFTER the practical session.
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\nASSESSMENT
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\nCoe, Neil M., Kelly, Philip F. and Yeung, Henry Wai-chung (2013), Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction, 2nd Edition. Wiley.
\nThis textbook is compulsory as I have formatted all lectures on the basis of the chapters in this new edition of our textbook. I have placed order with the NUS Co-Op and they should carry sufficient copies for your purchase.
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\nIn addition, a list of relevant readings tailored to the specific lectures has been compiled.
\nReadings marked with an * are essential for this module. Excluding the textbook chapters, I have allocated TWO readings per lecture. You are also encouraged to consult additional references in current periodicals (i.e. journals). All suggested journal articles are available via the NUS Digital Library.
\nPlease check a journal title via E-Journals and go to the journal's website to download the relevant papers. Please note that hard copies of book chapters have been placed in the RBR Collection of the Central Library and you have to borrow at the RBR in order to read these chapters. So do spend a little time to learn how to reach and download these materials.
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\nKey collections and reference books for this module:
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\nBarnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. Book: AVAILABLE, HF1025 Wil 2012, CL RBR (Loans Desk 1) or eBook: Full Text Online
\nDicken, Peter (2015) Global Shift: Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy, Seven Edition, London: Guilford Press.
\nDixon, Adam D. (2014), The New Geography of Capitalism: Firms, Finance, and Society, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
\nKitchin, Rob, Thrift, Nigel, C astree, Noel, C rang, Mike, Domosh, Mona, Anderson, Kay, C loke, Paul, Crampton, Jeremy, Graham, Brian, Hadjimichalis, Costis, Hubbard, Phil, Kearns, Robin, Kwan, Mei-Po, Lees, Loretta, McLafferty, Sarah, Paasi, Anssi, Philo, C hris, Sidaway, James, Willis, Katie, and Yeung, Henry (eds.) (2009), International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, 12 Volumes, Elsevier. [Electronic version available via LINC]
\n* Check out over 200 entries on concepts and issues related to economic geography. This is THE source of easy-to-read concepts and ideas in the human geography literature.
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\nRelevant academic journals for this module:
\nEconomic Geography
\nJournal of Economic Geography
\nEnvironment and Planning A
\nRegional Studies
\nProgress in Human Geography
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\nUseful newspaper and magazine resources:
\nThe Economist
\nFinancial Times
\nFortune
\nThe Straits Times/Business Times
\nFar Eastern Economic Review
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\nReading List
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\nPart One: Conceptual foundations
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\n1. Thinking geographically: what does the economy mean?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapters 1 and 2.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, pp.1-24 and Chapter 1 by Gibson-Graham; Book: AVAILABLE, HF1025 Wil 2012, CL RBR (Loans Desk 1) or eBook: Full Text Online
\nClark, Gordon L., Feldman, Maryann A. and Gertler, Meric S. (2000), 'Economic geography: transition and growth', in The Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography, pp.3-17.
\nFoster, Jamie, Muellerleile, Chris, Olds, Kris and Peck, Jamie (2007), ‘Circulating economic geographies: citation patterns and citation behaviour in economic geography, 1982-2006’, Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, Vol.32(3), pp.295-312.
\nTickell, Adam, Sheppard, Eric, Peck, Jamie and Barnes, Trevor (eds.) (2007), Politics and Practice in Economic Geography, London: Sage, pp.1-24.
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\n2. Capitalism in motion: why is economic growth so uneven?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 3.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapters 2, 3, and 7 by Walker, Mann, and Yeung.
\nAmin, Ash (1999), 'An institutionalist perspective on regional economic development', International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Vol.23(2), pp.365-78. (Also reprinted in Reading Economic Geography, pp.48-58).
\nDawley, Stuart (2014), ‘Creating new paths? Offshore wind, policy activism and peripheral region development’, Economic Geography, Vol.90(1), pp.91-112.
\nLim, Kean Fan (2014). ‘Socialism with Chinese characteristics’ Uneven development, variegated neoliberalization and the dialectical differentiation of state spatiality. Progress in Human Geography, 38(2), 221-247.
\nYeung, Henry Wai-chung (2009), ‘Regional development and the competitive dynamics of global production networks: An East Asian perspective’, Regional Studies, Vol.43(3), pp.325-51.
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\nPart Two: Making the (spatial) economy
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\n3. The state: who runs the economy?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 4.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapters 21 and 24 by MacKinnon and Hsu.
\nDicken, Peter (2015), Global Shift, London: Guilford, Chapter 6.
\nPeck, Jamie A. and Zhang, Jun (2013), ‘A variety of capitalism… with Chinese characteristics?’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.13(3), pp.357-396.
\nPhelps, Nick (2007), ‘Gaining from globalisation? State extra-territoriality and domestic economic impacts – the case of Singapore’, Economic Geography, Vol.83(4), pp.371-94.
\nYeung, Henry Wai-chung (2014), ‘Governing the market in a globalizing era: developmental states, global production networks, and inter-firm dynamics in East Asia’, Review of International Political Economy, Vol.21(1), pp.70-101.
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\n4. Labour power: can workers shape economic geographies?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 6.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapter 27 by Kelly.
\nCoe, N., and Jordhus-Lier, D. (2010). Constrained agency? Re-evaluating the geographies of labour. Progress in Human Geography, 35, 211–33.
\nHerod, Andrew, Pickren, Graham, Rainnie, Al and McGrath-Champ, Susan (2014), ‘Global destruction networks, labour and waste’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.14(2), pp.421-441.
\nLambert, Rob and Gillan, Michael (2007), ‘”Spaces of hope”? Fatalism, trade unionism, and the uneven geography of capital in white goods manuacturing’, Economic Geography, Vol.83(1), pp.75-96.
\nPeck, Jamie and Theodore, Nik (2010) Labor markets from the bottom up. In S McGrath-Champ, A Herod & A Rainnie (eds) Handbook of employment and society: working space. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar, pp. 87-105. (In RBR collection)
\n
\n5. Making money: why has finance become so powerful?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 7.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapters 5 and 15 by Hall and Engelen.
\nClark, Gordon L. (2005), ‘Money flows like mercury: the geography of global finance’, Geografiska Annaler, 87B(2), 99-112
\nCoe, Neil M., Lai, Karen and Wójcik, Dariusz (2014), ‘Integrating finance into global production networks’, Regional Studies, Vol.48(5), pp.761-77.
\nHaberly, Daniel (2014), ‘White Knights from the Gulf: sovereign wealth fund investment and the evolution of German industrial finance’, Economic Geography, Vol.90(3), pp.293-320.
\nLai, K. P. Y. (2011). Marketization through contestation: reconfiguring China’s financial markets through knowledge networks. Journal of Economic Geography, 11, 87–117.
\nMartin, R. (2011). The local geographies of the financial crisis: from the housing bubble to economic recession and beyond. Journal of Economic Geography, 11, 587–618.
\nWójcik, Dariusz (2012), ‘The end of investment bank capitalism? An economic geography of financial jobs and power’, Economic Geography, Vol.88(4), pp.345–368.
\nYeung, G. (2009). Hybrid property, path dependence, market segmentation and financial exclusion: the case of the banking industry in China. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 34, 177–94.
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\nPart Three: Organizing economic space
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\n6. Commodity chains: where does your breakfast come from?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 8.
\n* Gregson, N., Crang, M., Ahamed, F., Akter, N., Ferdous, R., Foisal, S., and Hudson, R. (2012). Territorial agglomeration and industrial symbiosis: Sitakunda-Bhatiary, Bangladesh, as a secondary processing complex. Economic Geography, 88, 37–58.
\nBair, Jennifer, Christian Berndt, Marc Boeckler, and Werner, Marion (2013), ‘Dis/articulating producers, markets, and regions: new directions in critical studies of commodity chains’, Environment and Planning A, Vol.45(11), pp.2544-2552.
\nBaird, I., and Quastel, N. (2011). Dolphin-safe tuna from California to Thailand: localisms in environmental certification of global commodity networks. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101, 337–55.
\nFold, Niels (2014), ‘Value chain dynamics, settlement trajectories and regional development’, Regional Studies, Vol.48(5), pp.778-90.
\nNeilson, Jeff (2014), ‘Value chains, neoliberalism and development practice: the Indonesian experience’, Review of International Political Economy, Vol.21(1), pp.38-69.
\nPatel-Campillo, A. (2011). Transforming global commodity chains: actor strategies, regulation and competitive relations in the Dutch cut flower sector. Economic Geography, 87, 79–99.
\n
\n7. Technological change: is the world getting smaller?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 9.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapter 18 by Zook.
\nBowen, J. (2010). The Economic Geography of Air Transportation. London: Routledge.
\nFields, G. (2006). Innovation, time and territory: space and the business organization of Dell Computer, Economic Geography, 82, 1191–46.
\nGellynck, Xavier and Vermeire, Bert (2009), ‘The contribution of regional networks to innovation and challenges for regional policy’, International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, Vol.33(3), pp.719-37.
\nMalecki, E. J., and Wei, H. (2009). A wired world: the evolving geography of submarine cables and the shift to Asia. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 99, 360–82.
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\n8. The transnational corporation: how does the global firm keep it all together?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 10.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapters 9 and 10 by Coe/Hess and Glassman.
\nBeugelsdijk, S., McCann, P., and Mudambi, R., eds. (2010). Special issue on place, space and organization – economic geography and the multinational enterprise. Journal of Economic Geography, 10, 485–618.
\nCoe, Neil, Dicken, Peter, and Hess, Martin (2008), ‘Global production networks: Realizing the potential’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.8(3), pp.271-295.
\nJones, Andrew (2007), ‘More than “managing across borders?” The complex role of face-to-face interaction in globalizing law firms’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.7(3), pp.223-46.
\nMacKinnon, Danny (2012), ‘Beyond strategic coupling: reassessing the firm-region nexus in global production networks’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.12(1), pp.227-45.
\nMurphy, James T. (2012), ‘Global production networks, relational proximity, and the sociospatial dynamics of market internationalization in Bolivia’s wood products sector’, Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 102, 208–233.
\nParrilli, Mario Davide, Nadvi, Khalid and Yeung, Henry Wai-chung (2013), ‘Local and regional development in global value chains, production networks and innovation networks: a comparative review and the challenges for future research’, European Planning Studies, Vol.21(7), pp.967-88.
\nYeung, Henry Wai-chung and Coe, Neil M. (2015), ‘Toward a dynamic theory of global production networks’, Economic Geography, Vol.91(1).
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\n9. Spaces of consumption: how and where do we shop?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapters 11 and 15.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapter 28 by Mansvelt.
\nCoe, Neil M. and Lee, Yong-Sook (2013), ‘”We’ve learnt how to be local”: the deepening territorial embeddedness of Samsung–Tesco in South Korea’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.13(2), pp.327-56.
\nChristopherson, S. (2007). Barriers to ‘‘U.S. style’’ lean retailing: the case of Wal-Mart’s failure in Germany. Journal of Economic Geography, 7, 451–69.
\nCoe, N. M., and Wrigley, N. (2007). Host economy impacts of retail TNCs: the research agenda. Journal of Economic Geography, 7, 341–71.
\nLowe,M., andWrigley, N. (2010). The ‘‘continuously morphing’’ retail TNC during market entry: interpreting Tesco’s expansion into the United States. Economic Geography, 86, 381–408.
\nPike, A. J. (2009). Geographies of brands and branding. Progress in Human Geography, 33, 619–45.
\nTokatli, Nebahat (2014), 'Made in Italy? Who cares!' Prada's new economic geography, Geoforum, Vol.54, pp. 1-9.
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\nPart Four: People, identities, and economic life
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\n10. Clusters: why do proximity and place matter?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 12.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapter 29 by Leslie and Rantisi.
\nBathelt, H., and Gluckler, J. (2011). The Relational Economy: Geographies of Knowing and Learning. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
\nBathelt, Harald, Malmberg, Anders and Maskell, Peter (2004), 'Clusters and knowledge: local buzz, global pipelines and the process of knowledge creation', Progress in Human Geography, Vol.28(1), pp.31-56.
\nBoschma, Ron A. (2005), 'Proximity and innovation: a critical assessment', Regional Studies, Vol.39(1), pp.61-74.
\nChetty, Sylvie and Agndal, Henrik (2008), ‘Role of inter-organizational networks and interpersonal networks in an industrial district’, Regional Studies, Vol.42(2), pp.175-88.
\nHervas-Oliver, Jose-Luis and Albors-Garrigos, Jose (2009), ‘The role of the firm's internal and relational capabilities in clusters: when distance and embeddedness are not enough to explain innovation’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.9(2), pp.263-83.
\nSunley, P., Pinch, S., and Reimer, S. (2011). Design capital: practice and situated learning in London design agencies. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 36, 377–92.
\nTokatli, N. (2011). Creative individuals, creative places: Marc Jacobs, New York and Paris. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 35, 1256–71.
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\n11. Gendered and ethnic economies: do gender and cultures shape economic lives?
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapters 13 and 14.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapters 25 and 26 by Mullings and Silvey.
\nGibson-Graham, J. K. (2011). A feminist project of belonging for the Anthropocene. Gender, Place and Culture, 18, 1–21.
\nHanson, S. (2009). Changing places through women’s entrepreneurship. Economic Geography, 85, 245–67.
\nKelly, Philip F. (2009). From global production networks to global reproduction networks: households, migration and regional development in Cavite, Philippines. Regional Studies, 43, 449–62
\nMcDowell, Linda (2008), ‘Thinking through work: complex inequalities, constructions of difference and trans-national migrants’, Progress in Human Geography, Vol.32(4), pp.491-508
\nMcDowell, L. (2010) 'Capital culture revisited: sex, testosterone and the city', International Journal of Urban and Regional Research, 34(3), pp. 652-658.
\nMitchell, Katharyne (2011). Marseille’s not for burning: comparative networks of integration and exclusion in two French cities. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101, 404–23
\nWerner, Marion (2012), ‘Beyond upgrading: gendered labor and firm restructuring in the Dominican Republic’, Economic Geography, Vol.88(4), pp.403-22.
\nYeung, Henry Wai-chung (2009), ‘Transnationalizing entrepreneurship: A critical agenda for economic geography’, Progress in Human Geography, Vol.33(2), pp.210-35.
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\n12. Economic Geography: intellectual journeys and future horizons
\n* Coe, Kelly and Yeung (2013), Economic Geography. Chapter 16.
\n* Barnes, Trevor, Peck, Jamie and Sheppard, Eric (eds.) (2012), The Wiley‐Blackwell Companion to Economic Geography, Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell, Chapters 34 and 37 by Pickles and Sunley.
\nBarnes, T. (2012). Roepke lecture in economic geography – notes from the underground: why the history of economic geography matters: the case of central place theory. Economic Geography, 88, 1–26.
\nPeck, Jamie A. (2012), ‘Economic geography: island life’, Dialogues in Human Geography, Vol.2(2), pp.113-33.
\nPollard, J., McEwan, C., and Hughes, A., eds. (2010). Postcolonial Economies. London: Zed Books.
\nSheppard, Eric (2011), ‘Geographical political economy’, Journal of Economic Geography, Vol.11(2), pp.319-31."}]}],[{"Announcements":null,"Forums":[],"Workbins":[],"Webcasts":[],"Gradebooks":[],"Polls":[],"Multimedia":[],"LessonPlan":[],"ID":"9ba03634-f58d-47d6-b2b1-d23def0b6e2c","CourseLevel":"1","CourseCode":"GE2204","CourseName":"CITIES IN TRANSITION","CourseDepartment":"","CourseSemester":"Semester 2","CourseAcadYear":"2014/2015","CourseOpenDate":"/Date(1409846400000+0800)/","CourseOpenDate_js":"2014-09-05T00:00:00","CourseCloseDate":"/Date(1441036740000+0800)/","CourseCloseDate_js":"2015-08-31T23:59:00","CourseMC":"0","isActive":"Y","Permission":"S","Creator":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Tim Bunnell","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"b0d12a8e-4677-4471-b2c1-a7cbb1dc881d","AccountType":null},"hasGradebookItems":false,"hasTimetableItems":true,"hasGroupsItems":false,"hasClassGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasGuestRosterItems":true,"hasClassRosterItems":true,"hasWeblinkItems":false,"hasLecturerItems":true,"hasDescriptionItems":true,"hasReadingItems":true,"hasAnnouncementItems":false,"hasProjectGroupItems":false,"hasProjectGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasConsultationItems":false,"hasConsultationSlotsForSignUp":false,"hasLessonPlanItems":false,"Badge":0,"BadgeAnnouncement":0,"WebLinks":[],"Lecturers":[{"ID":"969a6555-b9f1-4f0c-b5d4-32867a18c3fb","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Tim Bunnell","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"b0d12a8e-4677-4471-b2c1-a7cbb1dc881d","AccountType":null},"Role":"Lecturer ","Order":1,"ConsultHrs":null},{"ID":"435e83ca-1a6f-4416-9044-f2cf08391d8d","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Pow Choon Piew","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"b45ae76c-525c-4be1-89dc-e570f6fdf02a","AccountType":null},"Role":"Co-Lecturer ","Order":2,"ConsultHrs":null}],"Descriptions":[{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"This module is concerned with changing forms, roles and experiences of cities. The first half considers the historical emergence of urban settlements and ways of studying them, and examines cities as part of urban networks at national, regional and global levels. Attention is given to implications of the rise of high-profile mega-cities and global cities, but also to a range of more 'ordinary' cities in an era of globalization. The second half of the module investigates the challenges facing cities on the ground, including issues of the revitalisation and re-imaging of city cores, changing retail landscapes, and the impact of telecommunications on the location of urban activities and peoples' mobility. The module is targeted at students with an interest in historical and contemporary urban issues in Asia and other regions of the world.
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\r\n\t\tTo consider relationships between activities located in urban areas and major political, and economic processes in society.
\r\n\t\tTo compare the experiences of cities that are positioned in different ways in political and economic systems.
\r\n\t\tTo give students critical insights into the dynamics of ongoing urban change both here in Singapore and in a wider world of cities.
\r\n\t\tTo provide opportunities for students to think analytically, do original research, and express themselves both orally and in writing.

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\r\nWeek 4 (week of 2 Feb): Doing urban geography and group project (TB)
\r\nWeek 6 (week of 16 Feb): World/global cities field trip(s) (TB)
\r\nWeek 8 (week of 9 Mar): E Learning Tutorial- Movie Review (CCP)
\r\nWeek 10 (week of 23 Mar): Group project presentations (CCP/TB)
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\r\n(a) Restless Cities, Urbanizing World (Lecture 1)
\r\n(b) How Urban Geographers Study Cities and Urban Change (Lecture 2)
\r\n
\r\n2. Global Urban Development (TB)
\r\n(a) Origins and Growth of Cities (Lecture 3)
\r\n(b) Megacity Management and Governance (Lecture 4)
\r\n(c) Global Cities (Lecture 5)
\r\n(d) Ordinary Cities and Urban Lives (Lecture 6)
\r\n
\r\n3. The Production and Consumption of Urban Landscapes (CPP)
\r\n(a) Central City Landscapes (Lectures 7 & 8) *Note: Week 8 is E-Learning Week
\r\n(b) Retail Landscapes (Lecture 9)
\r\n(c) Residential Landscapes (Lecture 10)
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\r\nWe do, of course, also encourage you to read beyond the specified list of reading material for the course. To help you along, here are some journals that are of particular relevance to urban geography:
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\r\n\t\tCities
\r\n\t\tCity
\r\n\t\tEnvironment & Planning, Series A and D
\r\n\t\tInternational Journal of Urban and Regional Research
\r\n\t\tSkyline (a URA publication)
\r\n\t\tUrban Geography
\r\n\t\tUrban Studies

\r\n In addition, while you have been assigned specific chapters from different sources in the reading list for this module, please note that the following books (all in RBR) are also useful texts for more general reference on many of the topics covered in the module:
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\r\n\t\tClark, D. (2003), Urban World, Global City, 2^nd edition, London: Routledge.
\r\n\t\tHall, T. (2006), Urban Geography, 3^rd edition, London: Routledge. [Note: While there is a 4^th edition, there are significant differences between the two editions.]
\r\n\t\tHall, T. and Barrett, H. (2012), Urban Geography, 4^th edition, London: Routledge.
\r\n\t\tKnox, P.L. and McCarthy, L. (2012), Urbanization: An Introduction to Urban Geography, 3^rd edition, Boston: Pearson.
\r\n\t\tMassey, D., J. Allen, J. & Pile, S. (eds) (1999), City Worlds, London: Routledge/The Open University.
\r\n\t\tPacione, M. (2009), Urban Geography: A Global Perspective, 3^rd edition, London & New York: Routledge. (There is a glossary of useful terms at the back of this book).
\r\n\t\tPaddison, R. (ed.) (2001) Handbook of Urban Studies, London: Sage.
\r\n\t\tPieterse, E. (2008), City Futures: Confronting the Crisis of Urban Development. London: Zed Books.

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\n\tThis module introduces students to contemporary debates in population from a geographical perspective. It focuses on the ways that geography contributes to, and is reinforced, in the processes and meanings of life and death. Besides examining historical and contemporary population trends and demographic transitions, this module also investigates the discourses and politics of fertility and women's bodies, migration and transnational life, disease and health-care, and ageing, death and dying. The module enables students to understand contemporary population problems and solutions, and to critically analyse how these influence policies and everyday lives. This module is open to all students who are interested in population issues from a social science perspective.

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\n\tThis module will:

\n\t\tExpose students to contemporary population trends and issues
\n\t\tHighlight the geographical aspects of population trends and issues
\n\t\tProvide critical perspectives on recent debates within population geography
\n\t\tEncourage students to come up with alternative and creative ways of addressing population challenges

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\nYou will acquire useful skills in analysing population debates and policies independently, applying knowledge to real-life scenarios, reading academic journals and media reports critically, essay writing, public communication, teamwork and creativity.
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\n\tModule content

\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 1	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 1 Introduction
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 2	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 2 Population growth and resources
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 3	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 3 Demographic transitions
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 4	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 4 Population, space and power
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 5	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 5 Fertility
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 6	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 6 Migration
\n\t\t\t\t\tRecess week	\n\t\t\t\t\tNo lecture
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 7	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 7 Transnational populations
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 8	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 8 E-learning week (to be advised)
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 9	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 9 Health and disease
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 10	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 10 Ageing
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 11	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 11 Mortality and deathscapes
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 12	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture 12 Review
\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek 13	\n\t\t\t\t\tOpen

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\n\tTutorials (odd weeks for 2014/15)

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\n\t\tWeek 3 Tutorial 1 (Population issues/podcast analysis)
\n\t\tWeek 5 Tutorial 2 (Population, space and power/thematic discussion)
\n\t\tWeek 7 Tutorial 3 (Fertility/newspaper forum response)
\n\t\tWeek 9 Tutorial 4 (Immigration/policy analysis)
\n\t\tWeek 11 Group project presentations (details below)
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\n\tCA 60% consisting of:
\n\tTutorial and other participation – 10%
\n\tIndividual research essay (based on group theme* and case study) – 25%
\n\tGroup project presentation (e.g. role play, podcast or alternative formats) – 25%
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\n\tYou may download more information on the individual research essay and group project presentation from the Workbin (in folder named 'Module Assessment').
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\n\tExams 40%
\n\t2 essay questions to be answered

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\nJournal articles are available on the E-resources webpage of the NUS Library website. Some resources, such as the International Encyclopaedia of Human Geography and other electronic books, are also available online via LINC. Book chapters will scanned and uploaded to the IVLE whenever possible (accessible via the E-reserves link in the IVLE left-hand side column). You need to be logged into the NUS intranet in order to access these resources.
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\nDue to copyright reasons, most of the images embedded in the lecture slides will be removed prior to uploading onto the IVLE. However, the slides will signal the source of the images. News reports mentioned during lectures can be found in the Workbin, under 'Other materials'. If not, you may access them from the news archive, Factiva, which is accessible from the E-resources link in the NUS Library website.
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\nLate essay or project submissions will not be graded unless under mitigating circumstances and provided the proper documentation is submitted (e.g. doctor’s medical certificate or equivalent). Please get in touch with me beforehand if you expect you will be unable to meet a deadline.
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\nIf you have a learning disability that requires consideration, please notify me in the beginning of term with the proper documentation as well.
\n
\nPlagiarism is taken seriously in NUS. In your research essays it is important to attribute your sources of knowledge appropriately. All research essays should provide full and accurate in-text citations as well as an alphabetical list of references at the end of the essay. We use the Harvard referencing system in Geography. Please click here to learn more about academic conventions, plagiarism and referencing. Failure to cite and attribute your sources fully and correctly may result in a penalty grade for your research essays.
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\nAdditional examples of citations and referencing can be found in the downloadable guide for honours theses ('HT guide'), which you can use as a template.
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\n\tGE2206 Geographies of Life and Death

\n\tDr Elaine Ho

\n\telaine.ho@nus.edu.sg

\n\t2013/14 Semester 2

\n\t
\n\t**Reminder** Journal articles can be downloaded from the E-resources webpage of the NUS Library website. Some resources, such as the International Encyclopaedia of Human Geography and other electronic books, are also available online via LINC. Book chapters will scanned and uploaded to the IVLE E-reserves whenever possible (depending on copyright clearance). You need to be logged into the NUS intranet in order to access these resources.
\n\t

\n\tReading List

\n\tLecture 1 Introduction

\n\t*Bailey, A.J. (2009) ‘Population geography’, in R. Kitchin and N. Thrift (eds.) International Encyclopaedia of Human Geography, Elsevier. [Available electronically via LINC]

\n\t*Graham, E. and Boyle, P. (2001) ‘(Re)theorising population geography: mapping the unfamiliar’, International Journal of Population Geography, 7, 389-384.

\n\tFindlay, A. (2003) ‘Population geographies for the twenty-first century’, Scottish Geographical Journal, 119, 177–190

\n\tWorld in the Balance: The Population Paradox directed by Sarah Hall (2004) [DVD resource]. [Available in IVLE under Multimedia]

\n\t

\n\tLecture 2 Population and resources

\n\t*BBC World Service, ‘Controlling people: episode 1’, 27 September 2011, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00k8trt [Podcast resource available on the internet].

\n\t*Bernstein, S. (2002) ‘Population and poverty: some perspectives on Asia and the Pacific’, Asia-Pacific Population Journal, December, 31-48.

\n\tHarvey, D. (1974) ‘Population, resources and the ideology of science’, Economic Geography, 50(3), 256-277.

\n\tSchlosser, K. (2009) ‘Malthus at mid-century: neo-Malthusianism as biopolitical governance’, Cultural Geographies, 16, 465-484.

\n\tWeeks, J.R. (2007) ‘World population growth’, in Population: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues, Thomason Wadsworth: Belmont CA, 74-86. [Available on E-reserve via IVLE]

\n\tWatts, M.J. and Bohle, H.G. (1993) ‘The space of vulnerability: the causal structure of hunger and famine’, Progress in Human Geography, 17(1), 43-67.

\n\t

\n\tLecture 3 Demographic transitions

\n\tBoyle, P. (2003) ‘Population geography: does geography matter in fertility research?’, Progress in Human Geography, 27(5), 615-626.

\n\tColeman, D. (2006) ‘Immigration and ethnic change in low-fertility countries: a third demographic transition’, Population and Development Review, 32(3), 401-446.

\n\t*McCraken, K. and Phillips, D.R. (2005) ‘International demographic transitions’, in G.J. Andrews and D.R. Phillips (eds.) Ageing and Place: Perspectives, Policy, Practice, New York: Routledge, 36-60. [Available on E-reserve via IVLE]

\n\t*Population Reference Bureau (2004) ‘Transitions in world population’, Population Bulletin, March 2004, 1-40.

\n\tReher, D.S. (2004) ‘The demographic transition revisited as a global process’, Population, Space and Place, 10, 19-41.

\n\tYeoh, B.S.A., Lutz, W., Prachuabmoh, V. and Arifin E.V. (2003) ‘Fertility decline in Asia: trends, implications and futures’, Journal of Population Research, 20(1), iii-ix.

\n\t

\n\tLecture 4 Population, space and power

\n\t*Christopher, A.J. (2002) ‘“To define the undefinable”: population classification and the census in South Africa’, Area, 24(4), 401-408.

\n\tGupta, A. (2012) Red Tape: Bureaucracy, structural violence and poverty in India, Durham and London: Duke University Press [Chapter 5].

\n\t*Legg, S. (2005) ‘Foucault’s population geographies: classifications, biopolitics and governmental spaces’, Population, Space and Place, 11(3), 137-156 [Tutorial reading].

\n\tShen, J. (2004) ‘Counting urban populations in Chinese censuses 1953-2000: changing definitions, problems and solutions’, Population, Space and Place, 11, 381-400.

\n\tSun, S.H. (2012) Population Policy and Reproduction in Singapore: Making Future Citizens, London and New York: Routledge [Chapter 3].

\n\t[Also relevant are Schlosser, 2009 from Lecture 2 and Greenhalgh, 2005 from Lecture 5]

\n\t

\n\tLecture 5 Fertility

\n\tEager, PW (2004) Global Population Policy: From Population Control to Reproductive Rights, Ashgate: Aldershot [Chapter 5 ‘Reproductive rights as an international norm’; available on E-reserve via IVLE]

\n\t*Greenhalgh, S. (2005) ‘Globalisation and population governance in China’, in A. Ong and S. Collier (eds.) Global Assemblages: Technology, Politics and Ethics as Anthropological Problems, Malden, MA: Blackwell, 354-372. [Available electronically via LINC]

\n\tOswin, N. (2010) ‘The modern model family at home in Singapore: a queer geography’, Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 35(2), 256-268.

\n\tMelhuss, M. (2012) Problems of conception: issues of law, biotechnology, individuals and kinship, New York and Oxford: Berghahn Books [Chapter 6].

\n\t*Pande, A. (2011) ‘Transnational commercial surrogacy’ in India: gifts for global sisters?’, Reproductive Biomedicine Online, 23, 618-625.

\n\tRamdas, K. (2012) ‘Women in waiting? Singlehood, marriage and family in Singapore’, Environment and Planning A, 44, 832-848.

\n\tWong, T., Yeoh, BSA, Graham, E., and Teo, P. (2004) ‘Spaces of silence: single parenthood and the ‘normal’ family in Singapore’, Population, Space and Place, 10, 43-58

\n\t

\n\tLecture 6 Migration

\n\t*Boyle, P. (2009) ‘Migration’, in R. Kitchin and N. Thrift (eds.) International Encyclopaedia of Human Geography, Elsevier. [Available electronically via LINC]

\n\tHo, E.L.E. (2011) ‘Migration trajectories of “highly skilled” middling transnationals: Singaporean transmigrants in London’, Population, Space and Place, 17(1), 116-129.

\n\tChan, K.W. and Zhang, L. (1999) ‘The hukou system and rural-urban migration in China: processes and changes’, China Quarterly, 160, 818–55.

\n\t*Ho, E.L.E. (2011) ‘“Claiming” the diaspora: sending state strategies, elite mobility and the spatialities of citizenship’, Progress in Human Geography. [Available online DOI: 10.1177/0309132511401463]

\n\tJohnston, R., Trlin, A., Henderson, A. and North, N. (2006) ‘Sustaining and creating migration chains among skilled immigrant groups: Chinese, Indians and South Africans in New Zealand’, Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 32(7), 1227-1250.

\n\tKofman, E. (2005) ‘Citizenship, migration and the reassertion of national identity’, Citizenship Studies, 9(5), 453-467.

\n\t

\n\tLecture 7 Transnational populations

\n\t*Ho, E.LE. (2008) ‘“Flexible citizenship” or familial ties that bind? Singaporean transmigrants in London’, International Migration, 46(4), 146-175.

\n\tHuang, S. and Yeoh, BSA (2005) ‘Transnational families and their children's education: China's ‘study mothers’ in Singapore’, Global Networks, 5(4), 279-500.

\n\tKobayashi, A. and Preston, V. (2007) ‘Transnationalism through the life course: Hong Kong immigrants in Canada’, Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 48(2), 151-167.

\n\t*Ley, D. (2009) ‘Transnationalism’, in R. Kitchin and N. Thrift (eds.) International Encyclopaedia of Human Geography, Elsevier. [Available electronically via LINC]

\n\tLey, D. and Kobayashi, A. (2005) ‘Back to Hong Kong: return migration or transnational sojourn?’, Global Networks, 5(2), 111-127.

\n\tWaters, J. (2003) ‘Flexible citizens? Transnationalism and citizenship amongst economic immigrants in Vancouver’, Canadian Geographer, 47(3), 219-234.

\n\t

\n\tLecture 8 Film

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\n\tLecture 9 Health and disease

\n\t*Ali, S.H. and Keil, R. (2007) ‘Contagious cities’, Geography Compass, 1(5), 1207-1226.

\n\tGesler, W. (2009) ‘Therapeutic landscapes’, in R. Kitchin and N. Thrift (eds.) International Encyclopaedia of Human Geography, Elsevier. [Available electronically via LINC]

\n\t*Gesler, W.M. and Kearns, R.A. (2002) ‘Landscapes of healing’ in Culture/Place/Health, London: Routledge, 120-138. [Available on E-reserve via IVLE]

\n\tMcMichael, A.J. (2006) ‘Ecological and social influences on emergence and resurgence of infection diseases’ in A.C. Sleigh, H.L. Chee, B.S.A. Yeoh, K.H. Phua and R. Safman (eds.) Population Dynamics and Infectious Diseases in Asia, World Scientific [Available electronically via LINC]

\n\tTeo, P., Yeoh, B.S.A. and Ong, S.N. (2005) ‘SARS in Singapore: surveillance strategies in a globalising city’, Health Policy, 72(3), 279-291.

\n\tYeboah, I.E.A. (2007) ‘HIV/AIDS and the construction of Sub-Saharan Africa: heuristic lessons from the social sciences for policy’, Social Science and Medicine, 64, 1128-1150.

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\n\tLecture 10 Ageing

\n\tHarper, S. (2006) ‘Addressing the implications of global ageing’, Journal of Population Research, 23(2), 205-223.

\n\tIzuhara, M. (2010) ‘Introduction’, in M. Izuhara (ed.) Ageing and intergenerational relations, Bristol: Policy Press, 1-12. [Available on E-reserve via IVLE]

\n\tLloyd-Sherlock, P. (2000) ‘Population ageing in developed and developing regions: implications for health policy’, Social Science and Medicine, 51(6), 887-895.

\n\t*Milligan, C. and Wiles, J. (2009) ‘Landscapes of care’, Progress in Human Geography, 34(6), 736-754.

\n\t*Teo, P. Chan, A. and Straughan, P. (2003) ‘Providing health care for older persons in Singapore’, Health Policy, 64, 399-413.

\n\t[Also suggested but not available online due to copyright restrictions: Kearns and Andrews (2005) ‘Placing ageing: positionings in the study of older people’, in G.J. Andrews & D.R. Phillips (eds) Ageing and Place: Perspectives, policy and practice, London and New York: Routledge, 13-23.]

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\n\tLecture 11 Mortality and deathscapes

\n\t*Johnson, P. (2008) ‘The modern cemetery: design for life’, Social and Cultural Geography, 9(7), 777-790.

\n\t*Tyner, J. (2014) ‘Population geography II: mortality, premature death, and the ordering of life’, Progress in Human Geography, doi: 10.1177/0309132514527037 [Online First].

\n\tPitte, J. (2004) ‘A short cultural geography of death and the dead’, Geojournal, 60, 345-351.

\n\tMaddrell, A. and Sidaway, J. (2010) ‘Introduction: bringing a spatial lens to death, dying, mourning and remembrance’ in A. Maddrell and J. Sidaway (eds.) Deathscapes: Spaces for Death, Dying, Mourning and Remembrance, Surrey: Ashgate, 1-18. [Available on E-reserve via IVLE]

\n\tTeather, E.K. (2001) ‘The case of the disorderly graves: contemporary deathscapes in Guangzhou’, Social and Cultural Geography, 2(2), 185-202.

\n\tYeoh, BSA. (1999) ‘The body after death: place, tradition and the nation-state in Singapore’, in E.J. Teather (ed) Embodied Geographies: Space, Bodies and Rites of Passage, London and New York: Routledge, 240-255. [Available on E-reserve via IVLE]

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\n\tPresentations
\n\tDo I have to answer the research questions for the presentation?
\n\tNo, you should think of the presentation as a pitch for the key research findings you would like to deliver to the class. This means conceptualising a catchy 'storyline' that captures those ideas succintly and creatively. Refer to the course outline in the IVLE Workbin to check the assessment components for the presentation.
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\n\t*Note that the presentation and essay are meant to assess different skills sets. So for the essay, you should address the research questions in your writing (see below).
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\n\tWhen and where do I submit my essay?
\n\tEssays are to be submitted in two-steps:
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\n\t2. Submit the printed essay together with the originality report to the mailbox labelled GE2206 (opposite the Geography Admin Office). Please indicate on the cover page your name, matric number, tutorial group number and date/time, group project title and group members' names.
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\n\tOnly the printed essay will be marked, not the IVLE submission. Printed essays without the originality report will be suspect of plagiarism and may be subject to disciplinary action.
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\n\tYou are strongly advised to run the essay through the plagiarism check tool in advance of the essay deadline, in case you need to revise your essay. Essays that are handed in late will be subject to a 5% penalty per day for up till three days, after which late submissions will no longer be accepted.
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\n\tMay I use headings and sub-headings in my essay?

\n\tYes, if it helps structure your argument while maintaining the flow of your argument from section to section. Too many sub-sections sometimes has a contrary effect.

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\n\tDo I need to use the research questions from the group project in my individual essay as well?

\n\tYes, the research questions are meant to help guide the group in structuring the flow of your essay argument and stay on track during essay writing. You should present your research questions at the start of the essay.
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\n\tHowever, the group presentation itself does not need to explicitly feature the research questions as the aim of the presentation is to deliver the content of your research through a creative and engaging platform.
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\n\tWhen writing our individual essay, are we allowed to choose only one or two out of the three research questions?

\n\tPreferably your individual essay should address all of the research questions decide on by the group. Otherwise there may be gaps in your essay development. However, the flow of your argument and the weightage given to different components of the essay can vary between group members.
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\n\tDo I need to provide citations and a list of references at the end of my essay?

\n\tYes, please use the in-text citation style (e.g. Harvard system) common in Geography. A full list of references should accompany your essay. Please check for consistency in your format of the reference list. A URL guide can be found in the course outline. Or use a Geography journal article for reference.

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\n\tMay I use footnotes or endnotes in my essay to include additional information?

\n\tOnly if it is relevant to the arguments in your essay. Footnotes are included in the word count limit.
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\n\tDoes the word limit include the list of references?
\n\tThe list of references is excluded from the word limit.
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\n\tMay I write more/less than the word limit set for the essay?
\n\tPlus/minus 10% of the word limit is considered acceptable, but not beyond that.
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\n\tWill the lecturer or teaching assistant read outlines prior to formal submission?
\n\tTo be fair to all students, we won't be able to read outlines in advance of formal submission. You may direct specific queries to us by email but please pool together your questions to us in one email, rather than sending consecutive emails. This is to help us manage email traffic. If your queries are more effectively answered in person, we may suggest that you make a consultation appointment instead.

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\n\t\tDevelop a tourism geographic vocabulary and wed it to particular landscapes, locales, scales, and/or places
\n\t\tDemonstrate knowledge of new forms of tourism and the ways in which they can benefit livelihoods, experiences, and environments

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\nDiscussion groups: Beginning in week 4 there will be discussion groups of one hour, 45 minutes duration each alternate week for all students in the class. Discussion groups will be held in weeks 4, 6, 10, and 12 (see above). Students will be split in to smaller sub groups by the tutor during the first tutorial week. Discussion groups will include time for discussion and reflection on the readings and “break out” time for group work related to your group projects in Singapore.
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\nAssessment
\nExamination
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\n\t\tThe examination constitutes 50% of your total grade and will comprise 5 essay questions (you will be asked to answer 3 questions in total)
\n\t\tWednesday 6 May (morning)

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\nContinual Assessment-CA will comprise an Individual Essay and Group/Tutorial Work
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\n\t\tIndividual Essay-Utilizing an example from the Asia-Pacific region, write a 1500 word essay on an innovative type of tourism. Choices are drawn from our lectures on innovative leisure forms: Voluntourism, Dark Tourism, Medical Tourism, Slum Tourism, and Ecotourism. Each topic will be introduced in class but it is your responsibility to conduct a short research project on your chosen topic. Your focus should be on explaining why your chosen topic is considered innovative and introduce a relevant empirical example to illustrate your arguments. The paper is due in class 10 April and is worth 25% of your grade (note: for those interested in writing about slum tourism you will have to read ahead of time and work without the benefit of class lectures about the topic)

\n\t\tGroup Work-In groups arranged by the instructor, you are consultants for a local Singapore tourism company charged with evaluating a particular tourist site in Singapore and assessing its strengths and weaknesses. You will be asked to create a proposal that builds from the following:

\nOrganize a field trip to a Singaporean tourist attraction. Why was this attraction opened? To whom does it serve? Who doesn’t it serve? Who uses the site? At what times? For what purposes? Who works at the site? What do they do? A general assessment of the site, or two “days in the life” of the site, is assigned with the expectation that your assessment will integrate terms from our class lectures and the readings. You will also create a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis chart detailing the site’s current status in the contemporary Singaporean tourist economy. This is a six-page document (double-spaced, 12 point font, or about 2800 words) that addresses the aforementioned questions and the SWOT analysis is not included in the six pages. This is worth 15% of your final grade and is due in my pigeonhole on 16 March.
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\n\t\tTutorial Attendance-10% of your grade is dedicated to tutorial attendance. I will be taking attendance during tutorials and you will receive 2.5% for each week you attend.

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\nPercentage point penalties are in place for late submission of group projects and individual papers. (After 2pm up to 5pm -5%; after 5pm until Monday, 9am -10%; later than Monday, 9am 20%)
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\nNote: Starred readings are compulsory, unstarred readings are supplementary and optional
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\nLecture           Topic                                                                                   Date
\n1.                 Geographies of LRT –Major Themes                                   16 January 2015
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\n*Edensor, T. (2009). Tourism. International Encyclopedia of Human Geography. R. Kitchin, and Nigel Thrift, Eds. Oxford, Elsevier: 301-312 (available electronically on NUS Library's E-Reader).
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\n*Williams, S. (2009). “Tourism, geography, and geographies of tourism” in Tourism Geography: A New Synthesis, pp.3-24. London, Routledge. (available on NUS Library’s E-Reader)
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\nCohen, E., and S.A. Cohen (2012). "Current sociological theories and issues in tourism." Annals of Tourism Research 39(4): 2177-2202.
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\nHall, C. M. (2005). "Reconsidering the Geography of Tourism and Contemporary Mobility." Geographical Research 43(2): 125-139.
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\nMansvelt, J. (2009). Leisure. International Encyclopedia of Human Geography. R. Kitchin, and Nigel Thrift, Eds. Oxford, Elsevier: 179-186.
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\n2.                  Economic Impacts of Tourism                                             23 January 2015
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\n*Gibson, C. (2009). "Geographies of tourism: critical research on capitalism and local livelihoods." Progress in Human Geography 33(4): 527-534.
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\n*Butler, R. W. (1980). "The Concept of a Tourist Area Cycle Of Evolution: Implications for Management of Resources." Canadian Geographer 24(1): 5-12.
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\nWinter, T. (2008). "Post-conflict heritage and tourism in Cambodia: The burden of Angkor." International Journal of Heritage Studies 14(6): 524-539.
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\nBritton, S. (1991). "Tourism, capital, and place: towards a critical geography of tourism." Environment and Planning D: Society and Space 9: 451-478.
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\nScheyvens, R. (2011). Tourism and Poverty. London, Routledge.
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\n3.                         Social Impacts on Tourism                                                 30 Jan 2015
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\n*Bramwell, B. (2014). Local Participation in Community Tourism: A Critical and Relational Assessment. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Tourism. A. A. Lew, C. Michael Hall, and A. Williams, eds. London, Wiley Blackwell: 556-566. (available on library website as an e-book)
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\n*Gibson, C. (2010). "Geographies of tourism: (un)ethical encounters." Progress in Human Geography 34(4): 521-527.
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\nLarsen, J., J. Urry, and K.W. Axhausen (2007). "Network and tourism: mobile social life." Annals of Tourism Research 34(1): 244-262.
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\nGillen, J. (2008). Disruptions of a dialectic and a stereotypical response: The case of the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, tourism industry. Asia On Tour: Exploring the Rise of Asian Tourism. T. Winter, Teo, Peggy, and T.C. Chang, Eds. London, Routledge: 196-206.
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\nShepard, R. (2008). Cultural preservation, tourism, and 'donkey travel' on China's frontier. Asian On Tour. T. Winter, Teo, Peggy, and T.C. Chang, Eds. London, Routledge: 253-263.
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\n4.                     Cultural Impacts on Tourism-The Basics                            6 Feb 2015
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\n*Chang, T., and S.Y. Lim (2004). "Geographical Imaginations of 'New Asia-Singapore'." Geografiska Annaler, Series B: Human Geography 86(3): 165-185.
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\n*Crang, M. (2014). Cultural Geographies of Tourism. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Tourism. A. A. Lew, C. Michael Hall, and A. Williams, eds. London, Wiley-Blackwell: 66-77.
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\nOakes, T. (2013). "Heritage as Improvement: Cultural Display and Contested Governance in Rural China." Modern China 39(4): 380-407.
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\nSalazar, N. B. (2012). "Tourism imaginaries: A conceptual approach." Annals of Tourism Research 39(2): 863-882.
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\nBruner, E. (2004). Culture on Tour: Ethnographies of Travel. Chicago, University of Chicago Press.
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\n5.       Cultural Impacts on Tourism-Questioning Authenticity                           13 Feb 2015
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\n*Conran, M. (2006). "Beyond Authenticity: Exploring Intimacy in the Touristic Encounter in Thailand." Tourism Geographies 8(3): 274-285.
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\n*Macleod, N. (2006). Cultural tourism: aspects of authenticity and commodification. Cultural Tourism in a Changing World: Politics, Participation, and (Re) Presentation. M. Smith, and M. Robinson, Eds. Boulder, Channel View: 177-190 (uploaded on module IVLE site).
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\nJackson, P. (1999). "Commodity Cultures: The Traffic in Things." Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers 24(1): 95-108.
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\nSu, X. (2011). "Commodification and the selling of ethnic music to tourists." Geoforum 42(4): 496-505.
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\n 6.                                      Chinese New Year-No Class                       20 February 2015
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\n                                                Recess Week-No Class                          27 February 2015
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\nPart II-Innovative Tourism: Selling Place in a Globally Competitive Age
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\n7.                                             Voluntourism                                             6 March 2015
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\n*Sin, H. L. (2009). "Volunteer Tourism--"Involve Me and I Will Learn"?" Annals of Tourism Research 36(3): 480-501.
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\n*Keese, J. R. (2011). "The Geography of Volunteer Tourism: Place Matters." Tourism Geographies 13(2): 257-279.
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\nWearing, S., and N. McGehee (2013). International Volunteer Tourism: Integrating Travellers and Communities. Oxford, CABI Publishing.
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\nLyons, K. D., and S. Wearing (2008). Volunteer Tourism as Alternative Tourism: Journeys Beyond Otherness. Journeys of Discovery in Volunteer Tourism: International Case Study Perspectives. K. D. Lyons, and Stephen Wearing, Eds. Oxford, UK, CABI International: 3-11.
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\nBenson, A. M., Ed. (2011). Volunteer Tourism. London, Routledge
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\n8.            Medical Tourism                                                     13 March 2015 (E-Learning Week)
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\n*Connell, J. (2006). "Medical tourism: Sea, sun, sand, and....surgery." Tourism Management 27(6): 1093-1100.
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\n*Hall, C. M. (2011). "Health and medical tourism: a kill or cure for global public health? ." Tourism Review 66(1): 4-15.
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\nBookman, M. Z., and K.R. Bookman (2007). Medical tourism in developing countries. New York, Palgrave Macmillan.
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\nOrmond, M., and M. Sothern (2012). "You, too, can be an international medical traveler: Reading medical travel guidebooks." Health and Place 18(5): 935-941.
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\nOrmond, M. (2011). Medical tourism, medical exile: responding to the cross-border pursuit of healthcare in Malaysia. Real Tourism. C. Minca, and T. Oakes, eds. London, Routledge: 143-161.
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\n9.                                 Dark Tourism                                                           20 March 2015
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\n*Muzaini, H., P. Teo, and B. Yeoh (2007). "Intimations of Postmodernity in Dark Tourism: The Fate of History at Fort Siloso, Singapore." Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change 5(1): 28-45.
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\n*Lennon, J., and M. Foley (2010). Dark Tourism: The Attraction of Death and Disaster. London, Thomson, pp. 1-26 (uploaded on module IVLE website).
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\nButler, R., and W. Suntikul, Ed. (2012). Tourism and War. London, Routledge.
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\nSeaton, A. V. (1999). "War and Thanatourism: Waterloo 1815-1914." Annals of Tourism Research 26(1): 130-158.
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\nHughes, R. (2008). "Dutiful tourism: Encountering the Cambodian genocide." Asia Pacific Viewpoint 49(3): 318-330.
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\n10.                   Ecotourism I                                                                       27 March 2015
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\n*Nelson, V. (2013). An Introduction to the Geography of Tourism. Lanham, MD, Rowman and Littlefield. Pp. 201-220 (Environmental Geography of Tourism)    (available electronically through the library website or on our IVLE site)
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\n*Weaver, D. (2014). The Sustainable Development of Tourism: A State-of-the-Art Perspective. The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Tourism. A. A. Lew, C. Michael Hall, and A. Williams, eds. London, Wiley-Blackwell: 524-533.
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\nEagles, P. F. J., S. F. McCool, and C. D. Haynes (2002). Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas: Guidelines for Planning and Management. Switzerland and Cambridge, UK, IUCN Gland.
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\nButcher, J. (2007). Ecotourism, NGOs, and Development. London, Routledge.
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\nHoney, M. (2008). Ecotourism: Who Owns Paradise? Washington, DC, Island Press.
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\n11.                                      Good Friday-No Class                                           3 April 2015
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\n12.                               Ecotourism II             10 April 2015 (individual assignments due)
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\n*Mowforth, M., and I. Munt (2009). Tourism and Sustainability: New Tourism in the Third World. London, Routledge. (293-334) (e-book available through library website)
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\n*Scheyvens, R. (2011). "The challenge of sustainable tourism development in the Maldives: Understanding the social and political dimensions of sustainability." Asia Pacific Viewpoint 52(2): 148-164.
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\nNyaupane, G. P., and N. Chhetri (2009). "Vulnerability to Climate Change of Nature-Based Tourism in the Nepalese Himalayas." Tourism Geographies 11(1): 95-119.
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\nWaitt, G., and Lauren Cook (2007). "Leaving nothing but ripples on the water: performing ecotourism natures." Social and Cultural Geography 8(4): 535-550.
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\nCalgaro, E., and K. Lloyd (2008). "Sun, sea, sand and tsunami: examining disaster vulnerability in the tourism community of Khao Lak, Thailand." Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography 29(3): 288-306.
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\n13.                   Slum Tourism                                                                     17 April 2015
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\n*Frenzel, F., and Ko Koens (2012). "Slum Tourism: Developments in a Young Field of Interdisciplinary Tourism Research." Tourism Geographies 14(2): 195-212.
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\n*Dovey, K., and Ross King (2012). "Informal Urbanism and the Taste for Slums." Tourism Geographies 14(2): 275-293.
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\nDurr, E. (2012). "Urban Poverty, Spatial Representation and Mobility: Touring a Slum in Mexico." International Journal of Urban and Regional Research 36(4): 706-724.
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\nFrenzel, F., Ko Koens, and Malte Steinbrink, Ed. (2012). Slum Tourism: Poverty, power, and ethics. London, Routledge.
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\nFreire-Medeiros, B. (2009). "The favela and its touristic transits." Geoforum 40: 580-588.
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\nDavis, M. (2006). Planet of Slums. London, Verso Books.
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\nContinual Assessment-CA will comprise an Individual Essay and Group/Tutorial Work
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\n\t\tIndividual Essay-Utilizing an example from the Asia-Pacific region, write a 1500 word essay on an innovative type of tourism. Choices are drawn from our lectures on innovative leisure forms: Voluntourism, Dark Tourism, Medical Tourism, Slum Tourism, and Ecotourism. Each topic will be introduced in class but it is your responsibility to conduct a short research project on your chosen topic. Your focus should be on explaining why your chosen topic is considered innovative and introduce a relevant empirical example to illustrate your arguments. The paper is due in class 10 April and is worth 25% of your grade (note: for those interested in writing about slum tourism you will have to read ahead of time and work without the benefit of class lectures about the topic)

\n\t\tGroup Work-In groups arranged by the instructor, you are consultants for a local Singapore tourism company charged with evaluating a particular tourist site in Singapore and assessing its strengths and weaknesses. You will be asked to create a proposal that builds from the following:

\n\t\tTutorial Attendance-10% of your grade is dedicated to tutorial attendance. I will be taking attendance during tutorials and you will receive 2% for each week you attend.

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\nFor Semester 2, Academic Year 2014/2015, the syllabus will be tweaked to some extent. This course WILL NOT be webcasted. If you cannot attend all lectures/tutorials due to other commitments (academic or otherwise), please DO NOT take this course.
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\nIntroduction: What is Nature?
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\n

\n\t\tCastree, N. (2005) Nature, pp. 9-43.
\n\t\tWhatmore, S. (2005) “Culture-Nature” in P.Cloke, P.Crang and M.Goodwin (eds.) Introducing Human Geographies, pp. 8-17.
\n\t\tHinchliffe, S. (2007) Geographies of Nature, Chapter 1, pp. 7-22.

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\nWeek 2 (19 Jan to 23 Jan)
\n
\nIntroduction: What are Nature-Society Relations?
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\n

\n\t\tFrenkel, S. (1994) Old theories in new places? Environmental determinism and bioregionalism, Professional Geographer, 46(3): 289-295
\n\t\tWhite, L. Jr. (1967) The historical roots of our ecologic crisis, Science, 155: 1203-07.
\n\t\tHinchliffe, S. (2007) Geographies of Nature, Chapter 2, pp. 23-34.
\n\t\tWilliams, C.C. and Millington A.C. (2004) The diverse and contested meanings of sustainable development, The Geographical Journal, 170(2): 99-104

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\nWeek 3 (26 Jan to 30 Jan)
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\nPolitical Nature: On Political Ecology and other Politicizations [Note: There are tutorials this week]
\n
\n

\n\t\tPeet, R., Robbins, P. and Watts, M. (2010) Global Political Ecology, Chapter 1, pp. 1-42 [available as E-book in NUS Library]
\n\t\tWalker, P. (1998) Politics of nature: an overview of political ecology, Capitalism Socialism Nature, 9(1): 131-144, DOI: 10.1080/10455759809358786
\n\t\tBlaikie, P. (1995) Changing environments or changing views? A political ecology for developing countries, Geography, 80(3): 203-214.

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\nWeek 4 (2 Feb to 6 Feb)
\n
\nExtractive Nature: Mining and Energy (and continuation of political ecology)
\n
\n

\n\t\tMakene, M.H., Emel, J. and Murphy, J.T. (2012) Calling for justice in the goldfields of Tanzania, Resources,1: 3-22.
\n\t\tHuber, M. (2011) Enforcing scarcity: Oil, violence and the making of the market. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101(4): 816-826.
\n\t\tBridge, G. (2010) “Past peak oil: political economy of energy crisis" in Peet, R., Robbins, P. and Watts, M. (eds.) Global Political Ecology, Routledge, pp. 307-324. [available as E-book in NUS Library]

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\nWeek 5 (9 Feb to 13 Feb)
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\nGlobalized Nature: Climate Change and Viruses (and continuation of mining and energy) [Note: There are tutorials this week]
\n
\n

\n\t\tAllen, J. and Lavau, S. (2014) 'Just in time' disease: Biosecurity, poultry and power, Journal of Cultural Economy DOI: 10.1080/17530350.2014.904243
\n\t\tDavoudi, S. (2014) Climate change, securitisation of nature, and resilient urbanism, Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy, 32(2): 360-375.
\n\t\tLeonard, S., Parsonsa, Olawskyb, K. and Kofoda, F. (2013) The role of culture and traditional knowledge in climate change adaptation: Insights from East Kimberley, Australia, Global Environmental Change, 23(3): 623-632.
\n\t\tGreenhough, B. (2012) Where species meet and mingle: endemic human-virus relations, embodied communication and more-than-human agency at the Common Cold Unit 1946-90, Cultural Geographies, 19(3): 281-301.

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\nWeek 6 (16 Feb to 20 Feb)
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\nLunar New Year Eve: No Lecture
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\nRECESS WEEK (21 Feb to 1 March)
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\nWeek 7 (2 March to 6 March)
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\nE-Learning: Continuation of Climate Change and Viruses
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\nWeek 8 (9 March to 13 March)
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\nE-Learning: Some new concepts and details of the 48-Hour Test (i.e. completed test will be due, via email, on 13 March, Friday, 1159 pm)
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\nWeek 9 (16 March to 20 March)
\n
\nAnimal Nature I: “Wild” and “Captive” Animals [Note: There are tutorials this week]
\n
\n

\n\t\tNeo, H (2012) 'They hate pigs, Chinese farmers…everything!': beastly racialization in multiethnic Malaysia, Antipode, 44(3): 950-970.
\n\t\tBolla, A. and Hovorka, A.J. (2012) Placing wild animals in Botswana: engaging geography’s transspecies spatial theory, Humanimalia, 3(2):56-82.
\n\t\tPower, E. (2012) Domestication and the dog: embodying home, Area, 44(3): 371-378.
\n\t\tAnderson, K. (1995) Culture and nature at the Adelaide Zoo- at the frontiers of human geography, Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 20(3): 275-294.

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\nWeek 10 (23 March to 27 March)
\n
\nAnimal Nature II: Consuming Animals for Sustenance and for Sex
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\n

\n\t\tNeo, H. (2015) Ethical consumption, meaningful substitution and the challenges of vegetarianism advocacy, Geographical Journal, forthcoming.
\n\t\tBrown, M. and Rasmussen, C. (2010) Bestiality and the queering of the human animal, Environment and Planning D, 28: 158-177.
\n\t\tJarosz, L. (2009) Energy, climate change, meat and markets: Mapping the coordinates of the current world food crisis, Geography Compass, 3(6): 2065-2083.
\n\t\tHopkins, P.D. and Dacey, A. (2008) Vegetarian meat: Could technology save animals and satisfy meat eaters?, Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics, 21: 579-596.

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\nWeek 11 (30 March to 3 April)
\n
\nUrban Nature I: Green Urbanism
\n
\n

\n\t\tPow, C. P. and Neo, H. (2014). Modelling green urbanism in China, Area, DOI: 10.1111/area.12128
\n\t\tCaprotti, F. (2014). Critical research on eco-cities? A walk through the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, China. Cities, 36, 10-17.

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\nWeek 12 (6 April to 10 April)
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\nUrban Nature II: Urban-Environment Conflicts in Singapore
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\n

\n\t\tNeo, H. and Ngiam, J.Z. (2014) Contesting captive cetaceans: (I)legal spaces and the nature of dolphins in urban Singapore, Social and Cultural Geography, 15(3): 235-254.
\n\t\tYeo, J.H. and Neo, H. (2010) Monkey business: Human-animal conflicts in urban Singapore, Social and Cultural Geography, 11(7): 681-700.
\n\t\tTan, L.H.H. and Neo, H. (2009) 'Community in Bloom': local participation of community gardens in urban Singapore, Local Environment, 14(6): 529-539.
\n\t\tNeo, H. (2007) Challenging the developmental state: nature conservation in Singapore, Asia Pacific Viewpoint, 48(2): 186-199.

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\nWeek 13 (13 April to 17 April) [Note: There are tutorials this week]
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\nConclusion
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\n

\n\t\tKosek, J. (2010) The natures of the beast: on the new uses of the honey bee in Peet, R., Robbins, P. and Watts, M. (eds.) Global Political Ecology, Routledge, pp. 229-251. [available as E-book in NUS Library]
\n\t\tSwyngedouw, E. (2006) Impossible ’sustainability’ and the postpolitical condition in R. Krueger and D.Gibbs (eds.) The sustainable development paradox, New York: The Guilford Press.

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\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t29 Jan	\n\t\t\t\tGroundwater
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\n\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t9 Apr	\n\t\t\t\tIntegrated water resources management 2
\n\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\t16 Apr	\n\t\t\t\tSummary

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\r\nThis module examines the impact of feminism on human geography, from the call to insert women into geographical analyses and take into account gender relations in rethinking dominant definitions of space, place and landscape to debates on the need to recognise diversity and difference among men and women. It also explores the politics and practice of doing feminist research in geography. Drawing on case studies from both the Global North and South, the gendering of specific sites (ranging from the home to the nation) and processes (e.g. migration) is explicated in the module. To do this, it first draws links between gender ideologies on the production and use of space, and considers the gendering of private and public places. It moves on to addresses issues of identity and difference, examining the interconnected politics of gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity and nationality, and how these issues both shape and affect people’s use of space and place. The module is targeted at all students interested in gender issues, particularly how they implicate space (and vice versa).
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\r\nNOTE: GE3206 is one of the modules in the Gender Studies minor basket.
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\r\nMODULE OBJECTIVES \r\n

\r\n\tAt the end of this module you should be able to:

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\r\n\t\tReview the development of feminist geography as a sub-discipline
\r\n\t\tEmploy feminist methods and methodologies
\r\n\t\tDiscuss how gender roles and relations influence and are influenced by the production and use of space in the city
\r\n\t\tCritically evaluate various feminist approaches to understanding concepts such as gender, sexuality, intersectionality, femininities/masculinities, paradoxical space, etc.

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\r\n\tThe course is also designed to strengthen your skills in research and writing, particularly in the following areas:

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\r\n\t\tReading and writing academic work and media articls
\r\n\t\tLibrary and on-line research
\r\n\t\tEmpirical research/fieldwork (there is a group project)
\r\n\t\tSynthesis, analysis and application to the real world
\r\n\t\tVerbal communication (as you will need to share your ideas in class)
\r\n\t\tReflexivity

\r\nOverall, my main goal is encourage you to challenge and rethink the way you currently see the world.
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\r\nIt may interest you to know that the feedback on this module for AY2013/14 was 4.5 (for overall effectiveness of the teacher).","Order":1},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"NIL","Order":2},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"The module will be taught via a lecture-tutorial format. As with all other modules offered in Sem 2, Week 8 will be done online.
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\r\nThere will be weekly 2-hour lectures (Mondays, 10am-12pm; LT10) and fortnightly 2-hour discussion groups: Tuesdays, 2-4pm & 4-6pm (Venue: AS2/02-03) and Thursdays, 10am-12pm (Venue: AS2/02-03). If the class is large enough, an extra slot on Thursdays, 2-4pm will be added.
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\r\nNOTE: All discussion groups are on EVEN weeks, starting in Week 4. All students are expected to come prepared and to participate actively in the discussion.","Order":3},{"ID":"5e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Synopsis","Description":"STRUCTURE OF THE MODULE
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\r\nIn the second part of the module, we investigate issues of gender at the scale of the city. We want to understand how urban spaces are gendered and how they affect different groups of men and women differently, and how feminist geographers challenge the heteronormativity of both private and public spaces in the city.
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\r\nStill at the scale of the city, we next look at how such heteronormative spaces impact the lives of those who "perform" sex and gender differently from the norm and think about plural notions of feminity and masculinty.
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\r\nIn the fourth section of the module, we shift to the transnational scale to investigate if and how gender identities are transformed by migrations and mobilities through transnational spaces.
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\r\nIn the last substantive section, we examine gender activism and the geographies of resistance to ask questions such as: Is gender activism a western concept? How and from where does gender activism originate? Are spaces of gender activism really empowering?
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\r\n(I)        Introduction: The Problems and Possibilities of Feminist Geographies
\r\nL1        Introduction to the geography of gender
\r\nL2        The development of feminist geography
\r\nL3        Feminist methodologies
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\r\n(II)       Gender and the City: The Public/Private Dichotomy
\r\nL4        Public space: Feminist interventions into the city
\r\nL5        Private space: Challenging heteronormativities in home space
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\r\n(III)      Gender, Sexuality and Identity
\r\nL6        Performing sex and gender
\r\nRecess Week
\r\nL7        Different sexual worlds
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\r\nL8        Mid-semester Test (e-learning week)
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\r\n(IV)     Gender and Transnational Spaces
\r\nL9        Transnational migration and the gendering of work
\r\nL10      Transnational marriages and gender transformations?
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\r\n(V)      Grounding Gender
\r\nL11      Gender Activism
\r\nL12      Project Presentations
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\r\n(VI)     Gender, Space and Place
\r\nL13      Overview
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\r\nSee "Syllabus" for the lecture topics that will be covered.
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\r\nASSIGNMENT DEADLINES
\r\nSee "Assessment"
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\r\nDISCUSSION GROUPS
\r\nThere will be a total of FIVE discussion group (DG) sessions during the semester. They will be held on EVEN weeks as follows:
\r\nDG1: 3 & 5 February 2015
\r\nDG2: 17 & 19 February 2015 (NOTE: As 19 February falls on Chinese New Year, alternative arrangements will be made for classes falling on this date.)
\r\nDG3: 10 & 12 March 2015 (NOTE: These dates fall within e-learning week.)
\r\nDG4: 24 & 26 March 2015
\r\nDG5: 7 & 9 April 2015
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\r\n\tThe assessment for this course will be 60% continuous assessment (CA) and 40% final exam. The breakdown is as follows:

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\r\n\t\tGroup project = 40% (30% group report + 10% individual reflection)
\r\n\t\tMid-term test (open book) = 20%
\r\n\t\tFinal exam (close book) = 40%

\r\nIn other words, 70% of your grade will come from individual work and 30% from group work. Specific details of the group project (usually working in groups of 4) and the written work will be made available just before the start of semester.","Order":8},{"ID":"805ac55c-1ea0-4656-a927-a20ae2d9201d","Title":"Preclusions","Description":"NIL","Order":9},{"ID":"e7c7d8e7-6bfa-470c-821b-d0e20ec2d817","Title":"Workload","Description":"2-1-0-3-4

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\r\nNo specific textbook has been assigned for this course. However, you may wish to refer to the books listed under ‘Useful Texts’ for general reference material (especially for your projects) over and above the specific readings that have been assigned for each topic and listed under ‘Readings for Lectures and Tutorials’.
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\r\n(A) USEFUL TEXTS (all available in RBR)
\r\nBondi, L. et al (2002) Subjectivities, Knowledges and Feminist Geographies: The Subjects and Ethics of Social Research, Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield. (This book has 16 other authors).
\r\nJones, J.P III, Nast, H. and Roberts, S. (1997) Thresholds in Feminist Geography: Difference, Methodology, Representation, Lanhan, MD: Rowman and Littlefield.
\r\nMcDowell, L. (1999) Gender, Identity and Place: Understanding Feminist Geographies, Cambridge: Polity Press.
\r\nMcDowell, L. and Sharp, J.P. (1999) A Feminist Glossary of Human Geography, New York: OUP.
\r\nMoss, P. (ed.) (2002) Feminist Geography in Practice: Research and Methods, Oxford: Blackwell. (This book is particularly useful for methodology so refer to it for your project).
\r\nNelson, L. and Seager, J. (eds.) (2005) A Companion to Feminist Geography, Malden, Mass.: Blackwell.
\r\nWomen and Geography Study Group (1997) Feminist Geographies: Explorations in Diversity and Difference, Harlow: Addison Wesley Longman.
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\r\nThe most relevant journal for this module is Gender, Place & Culture. Other useful journals are Gender and Society and Women’s Studies International Forum.
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\r\n(B)  KEY READINGS FOR THE GROUP PROJECT
\r\nImportant for the broad conceptualisation of the project (from Topics Ia & IV)
\r\n*Bondi, L. And Davidson, J. (2005) ‘Situating gender’, in L. Nelson and J. Seager (eds.), A Companion to Feminist Geography, Malden, Mass.: Blackwell, pp.15-31.
\r\n*Fenster, T. (2009) ‘Space and cultural meanings’, in P. Essed, D.T. Goldberg and A. Kobayashi (eds.) A Companion to Gender Studies, Chichester: Wiley & Sons, pp.467-474.
\r\n*Valentine, G. (2007) ‘Theorizing and researching intersectionality: A challenge for feminist geography’, Professional Geographer, 59(1), 10-21.
\r\nA good example of how to write up a reflexive piece
\r\n*Lobo, M. (2010) ‘Negotiating emotions, rethinking otherness in suburban Melbourne’, Gender, Place & Culture, 17(1), 99-114.
\r\nIn terms of methodology
\r\nRefer to the asterisked readings under Topic I(b).
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\r\n(C)   READINGS FOR LECTURES AND TUTORIALS
\r\nNote: Compulsory readings are asterisked. Where it says “either/or”, you may read only one of the two readings (but by all means, read both! J). Non-asterisked readings are optional; they are provided as supplementary material for those wishing to read more on a particular topic (to expand on the lecture material or as ideas for your project). All journal articles are downloadable via “e-Resources” of the NUS Library. At each lecture, I will run through the various readings for each topic to explain their significance.
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\r\nIf you are new to gender studies in geography, it is recommended that you begin with reading “Women and Geography Study Group (1997) Feminist Geographies: Explorations in Diversity and Difference, Harlow: Addison Wesley Longman”, particularly Chapters 2, 3, 4 & 5. This is a lower-level undergraduate text which introduces, in a very accessible manner, the basic concepts and issues that will be examined in this module.
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\r\n(I)   Introduction: The Problems and Possibilities of Feminist Geographies
\r\n(a) Introduction to the geography of gender/The development of feminist geography
\r\n*Berg, L.D. and Longhurst, R. (2003) ‘Placing masculinities and geography’, Gender, Place & Culture, 10(4), 351-361.
\r\n*Bondi, L. And Davidson, J. (2005) ‘Situating gender’, in L. Nelson and J. Seager (eds.), A Companion to Feminist Geography, Malden, Mass.: Blackwell, pp.15-31.
\r\n*Dixon, D.P. and Jones III, J.P. (2006) ‘Feminist geographies of difference, relation, and construction’, in S. Aitken and G. Valentine (eds.) Approaches to Human Geography, London: Sage, pp.42-56.
\r\n*Valentine, G. (2007) ‘Theorizing and researching intersectionality: A challenge for feminist geography’, Professional Geographer, 59(1), 10-21.
\r\nDias, K. And Blecha, J. (2007) ‘Feminism and social theory in geography: An introduction’, Professional Geographer, 59(1), 1-9.
\r\nMonk, J. and Hanson, S. (2008) ‘“On not excluding…” Redux’, in P. Moss and K. Falconer Al-Hindi (eds.) Feminisms in Geography: Rethinking Space, Place, and Knowledges, Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield, pp. 60-67. (This is a reconsideration of a seminal 1982 article ‘On not excluding half of the human in Human Geography’).
\r\nNelson, L. And J. Seager (2005) ‘Introduction’, in L. Nelson and J. Seager (eds.), A Companion to Feminist Geography, Malden, Mass.: Blackwell, pp.1-11. (This provides a quick summary of the developments in feminist geography as a discipline).
\r\nPeake, L. (2010) ‘Gender, race, sexuality’, in S.J. Smith, R. Pain, S.A. Marston and J.P. Jones III (eds.) The Sage Handbook of Social Geographies, Los Angeles: Sage, pp.55-77.
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\r\n(b) Feminist methodologies
\r\n*England, K. (2006) ‘Producing feminist geographies: Theory, methodologies and research strategies’, in S. Aitken and G. Valentine (eds.) Approaches to Human Geography, London: Sage, pp.286-297. (This article is particularly useful in pointing you to further reading for key themes in Feminist Geographies).
\r\n*Falconer Al-Hindi, K. and Kawabata, H. (2002) ‘Toward a more fully reflexive feminist geography’, in P. Moss (ed.), Feminist Geography in Practice: Research and Methods, Oxford: Blackwell, pp.103-115.
\r\nEither
\r\n*Meth, P. and McClymont, K. (2009) ‘Researching men: The politics and possibilities of a qualitative mixed-methods approach’, Social & Cultural Geography, 10(8), 909-925.
\r\nOr
\r\n*Vanderbeck, R.M. (2005) ‘Masculinities and fieldwork: Widening the discussion’, Gender, Place & Culture, 12(4), 387-402.
\r\nButz, D. and Berg, L.D. (2002) ‘Paradoxical space: Geography, men and duppy feminism’, in P. Moss (ed.), Feminist Geography in Practice: Research and Methods, Oxford: Blackwell, pp.87-102.
\r\nKwan, M.P. (2002) ‘Quantitative methods and feminist geographic research’, in P. Moss (ed.), Feminist Geography in Practice: Research and Methods, Oxford: Blackwell, pp.160-173.
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\r\n(II) Gender and the City
\r\n(a) Public space: Feminist interventions into the city
\r\n*Brownlow, A. (2005) ‘A geography of men’s fear’, Geoforum, 36, 581-592.
\r\n*Koskela, H. (2005) ‘Urban space in plural: Elastic, tamed, suppressed’, in L. Nelson and J. Seager (eds.) A Companion to Feminist Geography, Malden, Mass.: Blackwell, pp.257-270.
\r\n*Rosewarne, L. (2005) ‘The men's gallery outdoor advertising and public space:
\r\nGender, fear, and feminism’, Women's Studies International Forum, 28(1), 67–78.
\r\nHubbard, P. (2005) ‘Women outdoors: Destabilizing the public/private dichotomy’, in L. Nelson and J. Seager (eds.), A Companion to Feminist Geography, Malden, Mass.: Blackwell, pp.322-333.
\r\nWattis, L., Green, E. and Radford, J. (2011) ‘Women students’ perceptions of crime and safety: negotiating fear and risk in an English post-industrial landscape’, Gender, Place & Culture, 18(6): 749-767.
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\r\n(b) Private space: Challenging hetero/homonormativities in home space
\r\nEither
\r\n*Huang, S. and Yeoh, B.S.A., (2007) ‘Emotional labour and transnational domestic work: The moving geographies of “maid abuse” in Singapore’, Mobilities, 2(2), 195-217.
\r\nOr
\r\n*Yeoh, B.S.A. and Huang, S. (2010) ‘Transnational domestic workers and the negotiation of mobility and work practices in Singapore’s home spaces’, Mobilities, 5(2), 219-236.
\r\n*Waitt, G. and Gorman-Murray, A. (2007) ‘Homemaking and mature age gay men “Down-under”: Paradox, intimacy, subjectivities, spatialities, and scale, Gender, Place & Culture, 14(5): 569-584.
\r\nBlunt, A. and Dowling, R. (2006) Home, London and New York: Routledge, 95-100; 110-120; 125-126.
\r\nOswin, N. (2010) ‘The modern model family at home in Singapore: A queer geography’, Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 35, 256-268.
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\r\n(III) Gender, Sexuality, Identity
\r\n(a) Performing sex and gender
\r\n*Newman, M., Woodcock, A. and Dunham, P. (2006) ’”Playtime in the borderlands”: Children’s representations of school, gender and bullying through photographs and interviews”, Children’s Geographies, 4(3), 289-302.
\r\nEither
\r\n*Tan, Q.H. (2014) ‘Postfeminist possibilities: Unpacking the paradoxical performances of heterosexualised femininity in club spaces’, Social & Cultural Geography, 15(1), 23-48.
\r\nOr
\r\n*Longhurst, R. (2000) ‘“Corporeographies” of pregnancy: Bikini babes’, Environment and Planning D, 18(4), 453-472.
\r\nBotz-Bornstein, T. (2013) ‘From the stigmatized tattoo to the graffitied body: Femininity in the tattoo renaissance’, Gender, Place & Culture, 20(2), 236-252.
\r\nGagen, E. (2000) ‘Playing the part: Performing gender in America’s playgrounds’, in S. Holloway and G. Valentine (eds) Children’s Geographies: Playing, Living, Learning, London and New York: Routledge, 213-229.
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\r\n(b) Different sexual worlds
\r\n*Doan, P.L. (2007) ‘Queers in the American city: Transgendered perceptions of urban space’, Gender, Place & Culture, 14(1), 57-74.
\r\n*Lim, K.F. (2004) ‘Where love dares (not) speak its name: the expression of homosexuality in Singapore’, Urban Studies, 41 (9), pp 1759-1788.
\r\nDoan, P.L. (2010) ‘The tyranny of gendered spaces – reflections from beyond the gender dichotomy’, Gender, Place & Culture, 17(5), 635-654.
\r\nSchroeder, C.G. (2012) ‘Making space for queer youth: Adolescent and adult interactions in Toledo, Ohio’, Gender, Place & Culture, 19(5), 635-651.
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\r\n(IV) Gender and Transnational Spaces
\r\n(a) Transnational migration and the gendering of work*Oishi, N. (2005) Women in Motion: Globalization, State Policies, and Labor Migration in Asia, Stanford: Stanford University Press, pp.1-19; 82-104.
\r\nEither
\r\n*Datta, K., McIlwaine, C., Herbert, J., Evans, Y., May, J. and Wills, J. (2009) ‘Men on the move: Narratives of migration and work among low-paid migrant men in London’, Social & Cultural Geography, 10(8), 853-873.
\r\nOr
\r\n*Ye, J. (2014) ‘Migrant masculinities: Bangladeshi men in Singapore’s labour force’, Gender, Place & Culture, 21(8), 1012-1028.
\r\n*Huang, S., Yeoh, B.S.A. and Toyota, M. (2012) ‘Caring for the elderly: The embodied labour of migrant care workers in Singapore’, Global Networks, 12(2), 1470-2266.
\r\nHuang, S. and Yeoh, B.S.A. (2003) ‘The difference gender makes: State policy and contract migrant workers in Singapore’, Asian and Pacific Migration Journal, 12(1-2), 75-97.
\r\nMcDowell, L. (2008) ‘Thinking through work: complex inequalities, constructions of difference and trans-national migrants’, Progress in Human Geography, 32(4), 491-507.
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\r\n(b) Transnational marriages and gender transformations?
\r\n*Robinson, K. (2007) ‘Marriage migration, gender transformations and family values in the “global ecumene”’, Gender, Place & Culture, 14(4), 483-497.
\r\nEither
\r\n*Jongvilaiwan, R. and Thompson, E.C. (2013) ‘Thai wives in Singapore and transnational patriarchy’, Gender, Place & Culture, 20(3), 363-381.
\r\nOr
\r\n*Yeoh, B.S.A., Chee, H.L. and Vu, T.K.D. (2014) ‘Global householding and the negotiation of intimate labour in commercially-matched and international marriages between Vietnamese women and Singaporean men’, Geoforum, 51(1), 284-293.
\r\nCheng, Y. (2012) ‘Transnational masculinities in situ: Singaporean husbands and their international marriage experiences’, Area, 44(1), 76-82.
\r\nTsujimoto, T. (2014) ‘Negotiating gender dynamics in heteronormativity: Extramarital intimacy among migrant Filipino workers in South Korea’, Gender, Place & Culture, 21(6), 750-767.
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\r\n(V) Grounding Gender
\r\n(a) Gender activism
\r\n*Lyons, L. (2010) ‘Transnational networks and localized campaigns: The women’s movement in Singapore’, in M. Roces and L. Edwards (eds.) Women’s Movements in Asia: Feminisms and Transnational Activism, New York: Routledge, pp.74-89.
\r\n*Roces, M. (2010) ‘Asian Feminisms: Women’s movements from the Asian perspective’, in M. Roces and L. Edwards (eds.) Women’s Movements in Asia: Feminisms and Transnational Activism, New York: Routledge, pp.1-20. (available on-line: http://www.ewidgetsonline.com/dxreader/Reader.aspx?token=288efdedd9da4046a59603018148d686&rand=919396314&buyNowLink=&page=&chapter)
\r\nYeoh, B.S.A., P. Teo and S. Huang (2002) ‘Introduction: Women’s agencies and activisms in the Asia-Pacific region’, in B.S.A. Yeoh, P. Teo and S. Huang (eds.) Gender Politics in the Asia-Pacific Region, London & New York: Routledge, pp.1-16.
\r\nPiper, N. (2004), ‘Gender and migration policies in Southeast and East Asia: Legal protection and sociocultural empowerment of unskilled migrant women’, Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 25(2), 216-231.
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\r\n(VI) Gender, Space and Place
\r\n*Fenster, T. (2009) ‘Space and cultural meanings’, in P. Essed, D.T. Goldberg and A. Kobayashi (eds.) A Companion to Gender Studies, Chichester: Wiley & Sons, pp.467-474.
\r\n*Valentine, G. and Word, N. (2007) ‘Geography’, in J. Marchbank and G. Letherby (eds.) Introduction to Gender: Social Science Perspective"}]}],[{"Announcements":null,"Forums":[],"Workbins":[],"Webcasts":[],"Gradebooks":[],"Polls":[],"Multimedia":[],"LessonPlan":[],"ID":"fd2b6557-8932-4f99-85d1-1dd242bc10b4","CourseLevel":"1","CourseCode":"GE3227","CourseName":"Urban Climates","CourseDepartment":"","CourseSemester":"Semester 2","CourseAcadYear":"2014/2015","CourseOpenDate":"/Date(1417536000000+0800)/","CourseOpenDate_js":"2014-12-03T00:00:00","CourseCloseDate":"/Date(1431187140000+0800)/","CourseCloseDate_js":"2015-05-09T23:59:00","CourseMC":"4","isActive":"N","Permission":"S","Creator":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Matthias Roth","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"b0b81243-1388-43b6-90e1-949b0baa9bc7","AccountType":null},"hasGradebookItems":true,"hasTimetableItems":true,"hasGroupsItems":false,"hasClassGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasGuestRosterItems":true,"hasClassRosterItems":true,"hasWeblinkItems":false,"hasLecturerItems":true,"hasDescriptionItems":true,"hasReadingItems":true,"hasAnnouncementItems":false,"hasProjectGroupItems":false,"hasProjectGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasConsultationItems":false,"hasConsultationSlotsForSignUp":false,"hasLessonPlanItems":false,"Badge":0,"BadgeAnnouncement":0,"WebLinks":[],"Lecturers":[{"ID":"ddff3b17-3993-436e-a65c-400fc103ca76","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Matthias Roth","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"b0b81243-1388-43b6-90e1-949b0baa9bc7","AccountType":null},"Role":"Lecturer ","Order":1,"ConsultHrs":null},{"ID":"c96aa27a-682c-4a4e-80b5-315b0a6af887","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Winston Chow ","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"012f8e3f-0b82-4bdb-bcc0-c64d8a3b7f3f","AccountType":null},"Role":"Co-Lecturer ","Order":3,"ConsultHrs":null}],"Descriptions":[{"ID":"5e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Synopsis","Description":"Modifications made by humans to the surface of the Earth during urbanization alter just about every element of climate and weather in the atmosphere above the city. This module examines how these changes affect the urban atmospheric environment (temperature, humidity, wind etc) and the wider implications for air quality, human comfort, urban ecosystems and environmental change. The important relationship between cities and climate change and the construction of more sustainable cities is given particular attention. Students are expected to read widely and conduct an empirical research project.","Order":1},{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"By the end of the module, students should be knowledgeable about the effects of urbanization on the local climate (at a moderately scientific level) and understand how this information can be used in the design of more livable and sustainable cities. ","Order":2},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"There are no formal prerequisites. This course, however, builds on concepts and topics introduced in "GE2228: Weather and Climate" and students are expected to be literate in algebra. The course caters to students from various background and is suited for anyone reading geography, climatology, ecology, engineering, planning and architecture or general sciences. If you are unable to indicate a preference during the registration exercise, please conatct one of the lecturers.
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\n\tRATIONALE FOR THIS MODULE
\n\tA key purpose of this course is to enhance your preparation to research and write an Honours Thesis (HT) and match you with a suitable thesis advisor. However, along the way (and this is valuable even if you are not doing an HT), we aim to improve your writing, critical thinking and to sharpen your reading strategies. You will learn much more about and try out some of the research methods used in Human and Physical Geography. Your appreciation of and capacity to appraise published research in Geography and allied disciplines will be enhanced.
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\n\tTWO OPTIONS FOR HONOURS YEAR
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\n\t2) Modules Only: 8 Modules
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\n\tIf you have 110 MCs, of which 60 are in Geography, and CAP of 3.2 or above , you can enter Honours year in semester 1 of year 4 (not necessarily Semester 1 as some 3^rd years enter their Honours year in Semester 2 due to Leave of Absence, NOC etc). To begin doing the HT option you must first complete GE3240. If your CAP is currently below 3.2, you can still enrol in GE3240, but you will have to improve the CAP to continue on to Honours year. Geography majors must have a CAP of 3.5 or above to write an Honours thesis, otherwise they must complete their Honours degree by taking modules. To be awarded the highest distinction from the university, you must do an Honours thesis. The Honours thesis for BES-NVG students (those currently taking GE3240) is a requirement of the programme (unlike for Geog major students who have a module-only option but also different CAP requirements). It should go without saying that the topic of the Honours thesis is expected to be on themes related to the environment or human-nature interaction, which is in the spirit of the programme you will be graduating from. Once ethical/safety clearance is granted and you are matched with an HT supervisor, you can begin your research. Some students begin as early as mid-semester break of the year they are reading GE3240.
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\n\t5. Once you start on the HT, you cannot drop out and switch back to doing 4000-level modules.
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\n\t\t\t\t\tWeek	\n\t\t\t\t\tDate	\n\t\t\t\t\tL/T	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture/Tutorial*	\n\t\t\t\t\tInstructor	\n\t\t\t\t\tGraded work	\n\t\t\t\t\tHT advising
\n\t\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t\t14-Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tIntro \| Thesis progression \| Get started	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ/JDR	\n\t\t\t\t\tExercise 1 assigned	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t\t22-Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tAcademic Research + Ideas to Research	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ/JDR	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t\t29-Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tCollecting Data + Ideas to Research	\n\t\t\t\t\tJDR	\n\t\t\t\t\tExercise 1 due in class	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t\t30-Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tT	\n\t\t\t\t\tReading and synthesizing	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ	\n\t\t\t\t\tExercise 2 assigned	\n\t\t\t\t\tPass out supervisor request sheet
\n\t\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t\t5-Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tCollecting Data + Ideas to Research	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ	\n\t\t\t\t\tExercise 2 due in class	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t\t12-Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch design & Proposals	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ	\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch proposal (Ex 5) assigned	\n\t\t\t\t\tTurn in supervisor selection forms
\n\t\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t\t13-Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tT	\n\t\t\t\t\tLibrary overview	\n\t\t\t\t\tLib Staff	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t\t19-Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tCHINESE NEW YEAR	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tNO CLASS	\n\t\t\t\t\tAssign supervisors
\n\t\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t\t5-Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tThe HT experience	\n\t\t\t\t\tJDR	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t\t6-Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tT	\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch design & Proposals	\n\t\t\t\t\tJDR/ADZ	\n\t\t\t\t\tExercise 3 assigned	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t\t12-Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\te-learning week	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tNO CLASS; Ex 3 due on IVLE	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t\t19-Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tWriting in Academia	\n\t\t\t\t\tJDR	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting 1 with supervisor (Project design)
\n\t\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t\t20-Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tT	\n\t\t\t\t\tAnalysis of dust data	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ/JDR	\n\t\t\t\t\tExcel exercise in class	\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting 1 with supervisor (Project design)
\n\t\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t\t26-Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tSafety and Ethics	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ	\n\t\t\t\t\tDo ethics and safety clearanc forms	\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting 1 with supervisor (Project design)
\n\t\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t\t2-Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tFieldwork	\n\t\t\t\t\tJDR	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting 2 with supervisor (Ethical clearance)
\n\t\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t\t3-Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tT	\n\t\t\t\t\tGOOD FRIDAY NO CLASS	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting 2 with supervisor (Ethical clearance)
\n\t\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t\t9-Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tFieldwork	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting 2 with supervisor (Ethical clearance)
\n\t\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\t\t16-Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tL	\n\t\t\t\t\tLoose ends and consultation (or not)	\n\t\t\t\t\tADZ/JDS	\n\t\t\t\t\tResearch proposal (Ex 5) due in class	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tREADING WEEK	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting 3 with supervisor
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\n\tWeek 3 30-Jan T Reading and synthesizing ADZ

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\nIn this tutorial you will dissect and critique one or two assigned readings. The logic behind the exercise is developing the capacity to thoroughly understand an articles, assess its merits and deficiencies, and explain your assessment in a critical essay. This is Exercise 2.
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\n\tWeek 5 13-Feb T Library Overview LIB STAFF
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\n\tIn this tutorial, NUS library staff will introduce the class to the resources available for conducting geographical research. The class will be held at the Central Library training room (to be announced).

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\n\tWeek 7 6-Mar T Proposal writing JDR/ADZ

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\nIn this tutorial we will be critiquing several research proposals that have been written by NUS faculty members when seeking research grant money. You will be expected to write a critical assessment of one such proposal. This is Exercise 3.
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\n\tWeek 9 20-Mar T Focused writing: abstracts & haiku ADZ/JDR

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\nIn this tutorial you will explore synthesizing your research proposal into a simple concise abstract. You will also explore alternative ways of expressing your research concisely. Bring a copy of your abstract to class (~500 words or less). This is exercise 4.
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\n\tWeek 11 3-Apr T Forms, Forms, Forms ADZ

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\nIn this tutorial we will discuss issues of ethics and safety in detail, with explicit reference to some of the student projects that have been proposed. Bring all your ethics and safety forms to class.
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\nCOURSE ASSESSMENT
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\nYou will be assigned a grade based on the following criteria:
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\n1.      Exercise 1. Mapping a research project (MARP): This exercise is designed to get you thinking about your research project and who your supervisor might be. We are interested in your ability to define an important and “doable” research project.
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\n2.      Exercise 2: In the second writing exercise you will critique a published work, then write a critical essay about the quality of the piece. We are interested in developing your ability to express your opinions in a concise, opinionated way.
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\n3.      Exercise 3: In this exercise you will critique one of the assigned research proposals that have been prepared in attempt to obtain research funding. This assignment is meant to improve your ability to judge the quality of proposed research in terms of methods and potential value at various levels (University, Local, Regional, Global).
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\n4.      Exercise 4: In this exercise you will prepare a very concise abstract of your proposed project. You will then transform the abstract into Haiku. We are interested in your ability to reduce your ideas to very concise and compelling descriptions.
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\n5.      Exercise 5: The final assignment is a written (6 page) proposal that clearly explains the work to be undertaken during your tentative HT research. The word limit is 2500 words. You must include a section that address ethics. Follow the form given.
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\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\tExercise 2: Critical writing	\n\t\t\t\t25%
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\tExercise 3: Research proposal critique	\n\t\t\t\t25%
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\tExercise 4: Focused writing	\n\t\t\t\t0%
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\tExercise 5: HT Proposal	\n\t\t\t\t40%
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\n\t\t\t1) My core research question/hypothesis is (50 words):
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\n\t\t\t5) There is still work to be done on the following (25 words):

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\n\t\t\t6) My research will be closest to ______________ in that (25 words):

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\nFor this assignment, select any one of the assigned readings (listed below) to provide a critical analysis of the article (1000-word limit). The tutorial should have provided you with an overview of how to engage critically with an article. Please ensure that your analysis includes a short summary of the article (<200 words). The following are some questions to consider when doing the writing assignment:
\n·        What is the author’s purpose in this article?
\no   Has a contemporary issue or a particular philosophy influenced the author’s purpose?
\no   Is the author defending a particular point of view?
\no   Who is the intended target audience? (e.g., other academics, students, the general public).
\no   How does the author’s argument or perspective relate to other material in the field?
\n·        What is the main theme of the article?
\no   What are the main points used to justify or support this theme?
\no   Is the evidence well researched and accurate?
\no   One which aspects of the topic do the author concentrate or ignore?
\no   Is there any evidence of deliberate bias?
\no   What writing style has the author adopted in the article? For example, is it formal or informal, simple or complex, didactic or persuasive, narrative or analytical?
\n·        Were the methods employed in the article appropriate for the author’s research?
\no   Are there any other methods that the author could have used?
\n·        What are the strengths and weaknesses of the article?
\n·        What are some possible improvements for this paper?
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\nTerry, J.P. and Khatri, K. (2009), ‘People, pigs and pollution – experiences with applying Participatory Learning and Action (PLA) methodology to identify problems of pig-waste management at the village level in Fiji’, Journal of Cleaner Production, 17:1393-1400.
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\nPinkaew, L. (2000), ‘The Ambiguity of ‘Watershed’: The Politics of People and Conservation in Northern Thailand’, Journal of Social Issues in Southeast Asia, 15(1): 52-75.
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\n\tNeo H. and J.Z. Ngiam (2014), 'Contesting captive cetaceans: (il)legal spaces and the nature of dolphins in urban Singapore', Social & Cultural Geography, 15:3, 235-254, DOI:

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\nIn this assignment we are asking you to critically review a research proposal (select one from those uploaded on IVLE). These are real proposals that have been submitted for funding. In reviewing them you should consider the following issues and questions:
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\n\t\tAre the aims/objectives of the proposed research clearly and adequately stated?
\n\t\tHow are they framed in terms of focused hypotheses or research questions?
\n\t\tAre the methods appropriately and adequately explained? Are they the ‘right’ methods?
\n\t\tIs the sampling framework appropriate and robust?
\n\t\tIs the research linked to the wider literature?
\n\t\tIs the importance or significance of the research clearly set out?
\n\t\tHave ethical issues been appropriately considered?
\n\t\tDoes the theoretical or conceptual framing for the research provide a sufficient scaffold for the work?
\n\t\tIs the site of the work clearly set out and explained?

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\nWe are asking you to review the selected proposal as if you are being asked whether it should be funded. In short: is this a good project which should be funded? What are the strengths and shortcomings? How can it be improved?
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\nThe length of the critique should be no more than 750 words, single spaced, on no more than 2 pages.
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\nThe focus of this exercise is developing your ability to evaluate proposed research, and then relay your opinions in writing, both critically and persuasively.
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\nSubmission date: Upload to the IVLE by the end of e-learning week (13 March 2015 @ 23:59 pm).
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\nIn this exercise you will prepare a very concise abstract of your proposed project. You will then transform the abstract into Haiku. We are interested in your ability to reduce your ideas to very concise and compelling descriptions.
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\nThis project serves as a seed money initiative to develop a larger grant to investigate the risk of rural communities to severe diarrheal illnesses, cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis. The seed money will be used to purchase detection equipment and develop the measurement protocol to identify at risk communities in several ethnic minority villages in northern Thailand. During the two-year project, we will identify through field and laboratory work the temporal (seasonal) and spatial variability of high levels of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in drinking water sources. Approximately 20 communities, selected based on water infrastructure development, will be identified in northern Thailand for monitoring. These communities have limited access to clean water; and proper sanitation of sewage is generally insufficient. The project will train a research fellow, NUS undergraduate and graduate students, as well as village health officials. The chance of success of the project is elevated by (a) piggy backing the project onto an on-going project looking at improving rural sewage septic tank systems and (b) in-kind contributions from international collaborators in Thailand. Project KPIs will be (a) two papers, one on each of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis; (b) an MOE Tier 2 grant application for a larger endeavour involving multiple PIs from NUS and the international community; and (c) two honours student theses (e.g., on giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis). The work will increase NUS Geography’s reputation for investigating, understanding, and providing technological advice toward solving important water-related maladies in the SE Asia region.
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\nCysts in rural wells
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\nDiarrhea kills!
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\nThe final assignment is a written (6-page) proposal that clearly explains the work to be undertaken during your tentative HT research. This should cover the ‘what, why, where and how’. The word limit is 2500 words. You must include a section that addresses ethics and, if necessary, a safety form. The style of the main body is 10-11-pt Calibri, 1.5 spacing with 1” margins on all sides. The page of references can be singled spaced.
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\nThe template below is designed to help guide you if necessary. There are many ways to write a research proposal: the template is one example—and you may adapt it to suit your research or make your own original proposal. For example, you may wish to address each element in a different order to that set out below. This template, however, will encourage you to set out the key elements that comprise a comprehensive proposal within the limit of 2500 words. Remember, however, the proposal cannot be more than 6 pages long.
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\nYour proposal should be compelling, clear, concise, and detailed.  It should demonstrate your knowledge of the literature, but not include a literature review. It should make evident how your proposed study addresses wider-scale issue or debates.
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\nName:
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\n1.       Abstract (150 words) Take time and care doing this. It is sometimes good to start by writing the abstract because it forces you to distil down what you are doing and why
\n
\n2.       Introduction (250 words) The Introduction sets the scene/scope for the study; it is not the same as the abstract
\n
\n3.       Objective(s) and/or aim(s) (200 words) State what you are going to do and why (significance or importance)
\n
\n4.       Hypotheses to be tested or research questions addressed (500 words) You may have more than one hypothesis or research question—keep them separate for clarity (i.e., each would have its own i and ii components)
\n    i)   What are your research questions or hypotheses?
\n    ii) What is each intended to reveal, demonstrate or show (relative to your aims)?
\n
\n5.       Theoretical or conceptual framing and consideration of the wider literature (500 words) In this section we want you to set out the conceptual framework you intend to use (this is likely to apply to those undertaking human geography theses) while also setting your work in the context of the wider literature (which will be relevant to all)
\n
\n6.       Study area or geographical or research context (200 words) In this section we want to know where you are going to be undertaking the study; ‘where’ is taken broadly – it may be a place (Phnom Penh), a laboratory, or an archive
\n
\n7.       Methods (500 words) This concerns the ‘how’ of your research – how do you intend to carry out your work to answer or address your research questions or hypotheses and, therefore, meet your aims/objectives? Not all the following subsections may be needed in your proposal:
\n
\n·       Methods, techniques to be used
\n·       Fieldwork /data collection details
\n·       Analysis, laboratory, statistical or qualitative
\n·       Ethical considerations
\n·       Safety considerations
\n·       Time line and Budget
\n
\n8.       Limitations and contingencies (200 words) This may comprise two parts. The first will consider the potential limitations of your proposed work; the second the likelihood that you might not be able to carry out your proposed work (for example, should you need permission that doesn’t materialise)
\n
\n9.       References (single spaced)
\n
\n10.   Appendices (do as relevant)
\n
\nAppendix 1: Project Safety and Ethics Checklist
\nAppendix 2: Project Ethical Clearance Form (if required)
\nAppendix 3: Participant Information Sheet (if required)
\nAppendix 4: Participant consent form (if required)
\nAppendix 5: Activity or Experiment-Based Risk Assessment Form (AEBRAF) (cover)
\nAppendix 6: Activity or Experiment-Based Risk Assessment Form (AEBRAF) (risk sheets)
\nAppendix 7: Event Safety Plan (ESP) (if fieldwork is involved)
\nAppendix 8: OSHE Safety Certificates (if required)
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\nSUPERVISOR REQUEST SHEET (keep length to one page)
\n
\nName:
\n
\nMatric Number:
\n
\n

\n\tTICK ALL BOXES THAT ARE TRUE FOR YOUR SITUATION

\n[   ] I am a BES student. I understand I must do an HT that is related to some aspect of environmental studies or human-nature relationships.
\n
\n[   ] My CAP is currently below 3.5.
\n[   ] My CAP is currently below 3.2.
\n[   ] I am not sure I want to do an HT. I am considering pursuing an honours degree through modules.
\n

\n\t

\nYou are allowed to choose four potential supervisors. List them in order of 1^st to 4^th Choice. Beside each name, list the general theme of the HT you would pursue with them (e.g., religion, tourism, GPN, geopolitics, climatology, environmental policy, gender, GIS, public health, ecology, etc). If you have a working title, please write that down as well. You can only list the same theme/title for at most two supervisors. If you choose the same theme/title for three or four supervisors, those choices will be disqualified. It is wise not to only choose very popular lecturers in the same research area, particularly cultural geography, as you may not get any of your choices!
\n

\n\tFirst Supervisor Choice:

\nGeneral Theme:
\nWorking Title:
\n

\n\t

\nSecond Supervisor Choice:
\nGeneral Theme:
\nWorking Title:
\n

\n\t

\nThird Supervisor Choice:
\nGeneral Theme:
\nWorking Title:
\n

\n\t

\nFourth Supervisor Choice:
\nGeneral Theme:
\nWorking Title:
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\nETHICS FORMS ARE LOCATED HERE:
\nhttp://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/geog/programmes/und_honprog.html
\n
\n
\nYOU MUST ALSO RETURN YOUR STAGE ONE ETHICS FORMS WITH THE PROPOSAL (please note that you cannot pass the course without satisfactory completion and approval of the ethics forms, but they are not part of the formal assessment). Ethics forms are located here:
\nhttp://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/geog/programmes/und_honprog.html
\n
\nWE WILL ADVISE ANY STUDENTS WHO NEED TO COMPLETE STAGE TWO ETHICS FORMS WHEN PROPOSALS ARE RETURNED ON THURSDAY 17 APRIL. STAGE TWO FORMS MUST BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY YOUR ASSIGNED ADVISOR.
\n
\n
\n
\n
\nSUGGESTED READINGS FOR THE COURSE (we will provide further guidance and directions on reading in class)
\n

\n\t\tJ. Baxter & J. Eyles (1997) Evaluating qualitative research in social geography: establishing ‘rigour’ in interview analysis. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers NS 22, 505-529.
\n\t\tH. S. Becker (2007) Writing for social scientists: how to start and finish your thesis, book or article. (University of Chicago Press).
\n\t\tN. Clifford, S. French & G. Valentine (2010) (eds) Key methods in geography (second edition) (Sage)
\n\t\tP. Cloke, I. Cook, P. Crang, M. Goodwin, J. Painter, C. Philo (2003) Practising Human Geography (Sage).
\n\t\tI. Cook & M. Crang (2007) Doing Ethnographies (Sage). An earlier version of this text is freely available online at: http://qmrg.org.uk/files/2008/12/58-doing-ethnographies.pdf
\n\t\tK. Donovan et al., 2010. Bridging the geo-divide: reflections on an interdisciplinary (ESRC/NERC) studentship. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers NS 39 (1) 9-14.
\n\t\tD. Ebdon (1985) Statistics in Geography (second edition) (Blackwell)
\n\t\tR. Flowerdew & D. Martin (eds) (2005) Methods in human geography: a guide to students doing a research project (second edition) (Pearson)
\n\t\tB. Gomez & N. Clifford (eds) (2010) Research methods in geography (Wiley-Blackwell)
\n\t\tT. Huff (1993) How to lie with statistics (Norton).
\n\t\tP. Jackson (1985) Urban ethnography. Progress in Human Geography, 9, 157-176.
\n\t\tP. Jackson (1983). Principles and problems of participant observation. Geografiska Annaler B, 65(1), 39-46.
\n\t\tD. R. Montello and P.C. Sutton (2013). An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography and Environmental Studies (second edition) (Sage)
\n\t\tD. H. Meadows 2008. Thinking in Systems. (Chelsea Green Publishing, White River Junction, VT. USA).
\n\t\tR. Phillips and J. Johns (2012) Fieldwork for Human Geography (Sage)

\n
\nOTHER ONLINE MATERIAL
\n

\n\t\tMillenium Ecosystem Assessment. http://www.maweb.org/en/index.aspx
\n\t\tIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports. http://www.ipcc.ch/
\n\t\tE. Whitley and J Ball. Statistics review: nonparametric methods. Available online http://ccforum.com/content/6/6/509
\n\t\tMongabay website. http://www.mongabay.com/
\n\t\tNational Centre for Research Methods (established by the Economic and Social Research Council, UK). http://www.ncrm.ac.uk/
\n\t\tNew Mandala. http://asiapacific.anu.edu.au/newmandala/
\n\t\tA basic guide to survey methods: http://www.statpac.com/surveys/research-methods.htm

\n
\nWe also advise you to browse copies (online via the NUS library or even paper ones in the library) of The Journal of Geography in Higher Education. This journal contains a wealth of suggestions about methods, learning and research in human and physical geography.
\n
\nProgress in Human Geography, Progress in Physical Geography and Geography Compass all contain review papers and progress reports about agendas and developments in selected fields and methods. Both reward browsing and seeking papers of interest and relevance to your topic.
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\r\n\tmodern sedimentary basins will be studied through the theory of stratigraphy. Relationships between climate change,
\r\n\tsea level change and changing sedimentation patterns in the geological past, present and future will be examined.
\r\n\tSome students will see of the relevance of these topics to the understanding of the evolving present day environments.
\r\n\tOthers will see the relevance to the exploration for petroleum.
\r\n\t
\r\n\tOptional Overseas Field Trip:

\r\n

\r\n\tDepending on funding, there will be a field trip during Recess Week to world class coastal exposures of sedimentary
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\r\n\t

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\r\n\t\t Origin of Clastic Sediments:

\r\nGlacial. Fluvial Flooding. Desert. Lacustrine, Deltaic. Littoral. Tidal. Shelf. Deep Sea .
\r\n

\r\n\t\t Origin of Carbonates:

\r\nSupertidal. Intertidal. Sub-Tidal Lagoon. Barrier-Fringing Reef. Shallow and Deep Shelf-Ramp. Deep Sea.
\r\n

\r\n\t\t Origin of Coal:

\r\nCoastal Mangrove. Fluvial Swamp
\r\n

\r\n\t\t Origin of Sedimentary Basins:

\r\nPlate Tectonics and Basin Formation. Heat flow and Subsidence. Thermal History.
\r\n

\r\n\t\t Architecture of Sedimentary Basins:

\r\nStratigraphy and Sequences. Unconformities. Subsidence and Inversion.
\r\n

\r\n\t\tEffects of Climate Change:

\r\nIn the past. During the present. In the future.
\r\n

\r\n\t\tGroup Project:

\r\nGroups of 3 or 4 students measuring, logging and interpreting continuous coastal sections of sedimentary rocks on either Sentosa Island or St Johns Island.
\r\n

\r\n\t\tOptional Overseas Field Trip:

\r\nDepending on funding, field trip during Recess Week to world class coastal exposures of sedimentary successions (e.g. Labuan Island, Sarawak, Brunei)
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\r\n\t\t\t\tCA components
\r\n\t\t\t\t(i) Tutorials/Seminars:	\r\n\t\t\t\t10%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(ii) Laboratories:	\r\n\t\t\t\t10%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(iii) Mid Term test (MCQ & Short answers)	\r\n\t\t\t\t10%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(iv) Group Project*	\r\n\t\t\t\t20%
\r\n\t\t\t\t Total for CA:	\r\n\t\t\t\t50%
\r\n\t\t\t\tFinal Examinations (50% short answer/multiple choice and 50% longer essays)	\r\n\t\t\t\t50%
\r\n\t\t\t\tTotal Assessment:	\r\n\t\t\t\t100%

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\r\nEach individual will write an report on an aspect of the work (assessed 10%).
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\r\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\r\nC: no. of lab hours per week
\r\nD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
\r\nE: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week
\r\n
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\r\nData sets to be studied include bathymetric, gravity and magnetic surveys, 2D and 3D seismic, drilling and well log records.
\r\nVisits to exploration, service and petroleum engineering companies in Singapore may be organised and students will be encouraged to apply for internships.
\r\n
\r\nOptional Overseas Field Excursion
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\r\nor
\r\nGE3244 (Fundamentals of Petroleum Geoscience)
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\r\nDesirable
\r\n-Exposure to GIS maps or software
\r\n-Basic understanding of statistics and probability
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\r\n\t\tan understanding of the processes that control the structural and stratigraphic architecture of sedimentary basins,
\r\n\t\tan understanding of petroleum systems and the controls on the distribution of hydrocarbons and other fluids in sedimentary basins,
\r\n\t\tan understanding of the properties of hydrocarbon reservoirs, and the implications of this for hydrocarbon production and field development,
\r\n\t\tthe ability to use gravity, magnetic, seismic, well log, core and remotely sensed data to evaluate hydrocarbon prospects and
\r\n\t\tan understanding of how this data is collected and processed and their limitations.

\r\n","Order":5},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"During the 13 weeks of the course, the following Syllabus will be covered:
\r\n
\r\nRegional exploration
\r\nBathymetry, Gravity and Magnetics
\r\nBathymetry. Seep Expression.
\r\nGravity method, application, results
\r\nMagnetics method, application and results
\r\n
\r\nSeismic Exploration
\r\nFundamentals of Seismic exploration
\r\nSeismic Acquisition (2D/3D - land and marine)
\r\nSeismic Processing (basic and advanced)
\r\nSeismic Attributes & Interpretation
\r\nGeological Interpretation (Structural and stratigraphic) of seismic data
\r\n
\r\nDrilling Techniques
\r\nRotary Drilling. Turbine Drilling. Air Drilling.
\r\nDirectional Drilling
\r\n
\r\nWell Log Analysis
\r\nMud Logging. Logging Core. Spontaneous Potential. Natural Gamma Ray. Resistivity (Electric and Induction). Neutron Porosity. Gamma-Gamma. Sonic Velocity
\r\n
\r\nIndustrial Visits (Optional)
\r\n Visit to a drilling company in Singapore
\r\n Mud Logging. Drilling Support. Formation Evaluation (in conjunction with Centre for Offshore Research & Engineering)
\r\n Vist to a drill core store
\r\n Visit to a ship yard to view a jack-up drilling rig
\r\n
\r\nOptional Overseas Field Excursion
\r\nDuring Recess Week, depending on funding constraints, there will be an optional excursion to a World Class petroleum system (e.g. Sarawak, Brunei, Sumatra)","Order":6},{"ID":"7e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Practical Work","Description":"Labs, field excursions, oil company visits.
\r\n
\r\nGroup Projects
\r\nGroups of 3 to 4 students will work on a group project based on a presentation of the (real) results of an exploration/appraisal programme.
\r\nThey will be asked to recommend whether or not to continue to the Production Phase. ","Order":7},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"

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\r\n\t\t\t\tCA components
\r\n\t\t\t\t(i) Tutorials/Seminars:	\r\n\t\t\t\t20%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(ii) Laboratories:	\r\n\t\t\t\t10%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(iii) Mid Term Tests:(MCQ & Short answers)	\r\n\t\t\t\t10%
\r\n\t\t\t\t(iv) Group Project*:	\r\n\t\t\t\t30%
\r\n\t\t\t\tTotal for CA:	\r\n\t\t\t\t70%
\r\n\t\t\t\tFinal Examinations:	\r\n\t\t\t\t30%
\r\n\t\t\t\tTotal Assessment:	\r\n\t\t\t\t100%

\r\n*Groups of 3 to 4 students will work on an exploration program based on certain petroleum prospects.
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\r\n
\r\nWorkload Components : A-B-C-D-E
\r\nA: no. of lecture hours per week
\r\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\r\nC: no. of lab hours per week
\r\nD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
\r\nE: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week
\r\n
\r\nThis adds up to 10 hours per week","Order":10}],"ReadingFormatted":[{"ID":"3c6231db-95ac-484f-9e4c-883ded670fee","Title":"Exploration Geophysics","Author":"Gadallah - Fisher","Edition":"","PubYear":"2009","ISBN":"9783540851592","Publisher":"Springer","BookType":"Compulsory","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":1},{"ID":"4eab18bb-cd48-4bfc-b24d-2753c9179e5b","Title":"Well logging and formation evaluation","Author":"Toby Darling","Edition":"","PubYear":"2005","ISBN":"9780750678834","Publisher":"Elsevier","BookType":"Compulsory","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":2},{"ID":"688a1122-d0b5-4153-b8b7-373ac46a14b0","Title":"Hydrocarbon exploration & Production","Author":"Jahn Cook & Graham","Edition":"1","PubYear":"1998","ISBN":"0444828834","Publisher":"Elseview","BookType":"References","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":3}],"ReadingUnformatted":[]}],[{"Announcements":null,"Forums":[],"Workbins":[],"Webcasts":[],"Gradebooks":[],"Polls":[],"Multimedia":[],"LessonPlan":[],"ID":"079e3f0a-5457-4acf-a827-eefb67d73591","CourseLevel":"1","CourseCode":"GE3246","CourseName":"ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION","CourseDepartment":"","CourseSemester":"Semester 2","CourseAcadYear":"2014/2015","CourseOpenDate":"/Date(1415980800000+0800)/","CourseOpenDate_js":"2014-11-15T00:00:00","CourseCloseDate":"/Date(1431187140000+0800)/","CourseCloseDate_js":"2015-05-09T23:59:00","CourseMC":"0","isActive":"N","Permission":"S","Creator":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Taylor, David Mark","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"9739e544-2948-4c9d-9c27-1f40507c03e3","AccountType":null},"hasGradebookItems":false,"hasTimetableItems":true,"hasGroupsItems":false,"hasClassGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasGuestRosterItems":false,"hasClassRosterItems":true,"hasWeblinkItems":false,"hasLecturerItems":true,"hasDescriptionItems":true,"hasReadingItems":true,"hasAnnouncementItems":false,"hasProjectGroupItems":false,"hasProjectGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasConsultationItems":false,"hasConsultationSlotsForSignUp":false,"hasLessonPlanItems":false,"Badge":0,"BadgeAnnouncement":0,"WebLinks":[],"Lecturers":[{"ID":"a573acc1-c0d9-4f66-aa82-1fd60f49da5e","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Taylor, David Mark","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"9739e544-2948-4c9d-9c27-1f40507c03e3","AccountType":null},"Role":"Coordinator ","Order":1,"ConsultHrs":null},{"ID":"7adc62f4-fc38-43ef-ace3-8e74dfc09238","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"BENJAMIN SAMUEL THOMPSON","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"63e0cd06-64e2-47aa-a8d9-56cfc3452bf8","AccountType":null},"Role":"Teaching Assistant ","Order":2,"ConsultHrs":null}],"Descriptions":[{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"Environmental pollution, the introduction of pollutants to the environment through human activity in amounts that can have adverse effects on biota, including humans, and ecosystem services, has in recent years become both more widespread and, in places, more acute. This module introduces the fundamental principles of environmental pollution; examines human activities resulting in the production and release of pollutants and their eventual pollution of the environment; explores how pollution processes and effects may have varied over time; and discusses how problems of environmental pollution can best be addressed.
\n
\nBy the end of the module, students are expected to have a a firm grounding in environmental pollution and be able to:\n

\n\t\tUnderstand, review and debate contemporary environmental pollution issues.
\n\t\tHave insight into specific examples of environmental pollution.
\n\t\tUnderstand the causes and effects of key types of environmental pollution and be aware of their dynamic nature.
\n\t\tPlace contemporary problems of environmental pollution in a longer-term temporal perspective.
\n\t\tAppreciate different responses – scientific and regulatory - to environmental pollution.

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\nIntroduction to module, and fundamental concepts. What is a pollutant and what is environmental pollution? The pollutant transfer continuum: activities, sources, mobilisation, pathways, transformation, sinks, effects.
\n
\nWeek 2)
\nAn introduction to some important concepts, and pollutant persistence, bioaccumulation and magnification.
\n
\nWeek 3)
\nBasic pollution chemistry, and some important pollutant groups
\n
\nWeek 4)
\nVariations in pollution through space and time
\n
\nWeek 5)
\nAquatic pollution 1: Freshwater: legislation, conventional & priority pollutants, impacts
\n
\nWeek 6)
\nAquatic pollution 2: Freshwater: acidification, eutrophication and the transboundary pollution of remote sites
\n
\nWeeks 7)
\nAquatic pollution 3: the pollution of marine waters. Case study: ocean acidification.
\n
\nWeek 8)
\nAtmospheric pollution 1: poorly mixed and dispersed pollutants (i.e. local air quality). Case study: the Union Carbide Bhopal gas tragedy.
\n
\nWeek 9)
\nAtmospheric pollution 2: well mixed pollutants (e.g. greenhouse gases). Case study: Global climate change
\n
\nWeek 10)
\nSoil pollution: sources, causes and contaminants. Case study: toxic rice in China.
\n
\nWeek 11)
\nAre all pollutants equal? The role of environmental risk assessment in separating the important from the trivial.
\n
\nWeek 12)
\nThe effects of environmental pollution: human health and ecosystem services
\n
\nWeek 13)
\nThe response to environmental pollution: end of pipe mitigation of effects. Clean-ups, rehabilitation and restoration; the polluter pays principle and the need to minimise pollution at source.
\n ","Order":6},{"ID":"8e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Assessment","Description":"CA = 50%; Examination = 50%
\n
\nThe CA work will comprise 3 components: 10% for level of participation in tutorials (attendance and contribution to discussions). The other two components comprise two pieces of substantive work, each worth 20%. One of these is an individual student based piece and will involve tracking and logging the reporting in the media of an environmental pollution issue, and evaluating the reporting of that issue in the context of their understanding of environmental pollution and the published academic literature, through an online blog - the "Pollution blog". Individual student Pollution blogs should include a concise evaluation of the pollution issue in the context of key references from the published academic literature.
\n
\nThe second piece of CA work will be group-based. Students in groups of c. four will produce a short briefing note (about 1 page A4 size, printed both sides if required – a separate sheet should list the references used/cited) highlighting a critical issue relating to the effects of pollution on an aspect of either human health or ecosystem services that they feel a Government minister needs to act upon (e.g. a Minister of Environment).
\n
\nA Briefing note is basically a short paper that quickly and effectively informs a decision-maker about an issue. A useful briefing note distills often complex information into a short, well-structured document.
\n
\nBriefing notes are typically written for those senior-level decision-makers who
\n· have to keep track of many, often unrelated, issues
\n· may not be familiar with the issues and may not have any related background
\n· for whatever reason, cannot spend time doing their own research
\n· need a concise summary of the key points and considerations about an issue
\n
\nA briefing note is NOT the same as a press release! A briefing note has a very specific audience in mind. A briefing note is based on research – it is simply a different way of presenting research results from the traditional academic paper/report ….
\n
\nEvaluation of individual student performance within his/her group will be managed via the Teammates platform (created by CDTL at NUS https://teammatesv4.appspot.com/index.html) and will be a composite of both the mark from the academic staff member running the module and an evaluation of contribution by other members of the group. The Teammates platform enables students to evaluate, online, the contribution to group-based assignments of other members of their group.
\n
\nThe examination paper will comprise four questions divided into two sections. Students will be expected to answer two questions in two hours. Section A will comprise one, compulsory question worth 30 marks. Section B will comprise three optional questions and will be worth 20 marks. Students will be required to answer any one of the three optional questions from Section B. ","Order":8},{"ID":"f312ec15-7715-4b85-8f7c-632deacb5970","Title":"Workload","Description":"2-1-0-0-7

Workload Components : A-B-C-D-E \r\n
A: no. of lecture hours per week \r\n
B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
C: no. of lab hours per week \r\n
D: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week \r\n
E: no. of hours for preparatory work by a student per week","Order":9}],"ReadingFormatted":[{"ID":"8cf2d6ac-b8e8-433a-9479-61490ef6168c","Title":"The science of environmental pollution","Author":"Spellman FR","Edition":"2e","PubYear":"2010","ISBN":"9781439813027","Publisher":"","BookType":"References","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":1},{"ID":"36fa534b-bdee-4061-9c32-8ebd423ee891","Title":"Understanding Environmental Pollution","Author":"Hill MK","Edition":"","PubYear":"2010","ISBN":"9780511840654","Publisher":"","BookType":"Compulsory","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":2},{"ID":"e7428ea2-4089-418b-87c2-741dfaf615fb","Title":"Environmental pollution : health and toxicology","Author":"Rana SVS","Edition":"2e","PubYear":"2011","ISBN":"9781842654842","Publisher":"","BookType":"References","AdditionalInfo":"","CompWebsite":"","Order":3}],"ReadingUnformatted":[]}],[{"Announcements":null,"Forums":[],"Workbins":[],"Webcasts":[],"Gradebooks":[],"Polls":[],"Multimedia":[],"LessonPlan":[],"ID":"bbd3c27c-e85a-471f-8347-07f6a9e143fa","CourseLevel":"1","CourseCode":"GE4102","CourseName":"GEOGRAPHY IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD","CourseDepartment":"","CourseSemester":"Semester 2","CourseAcadYear":"2014/2015","CourseOpenDate":"/Date(1417968000000+0800)/","CourseOpenDate_js":"2014-12-08T00:00:00","CourseCloseDate":"/Date(1431014400000+0800)/","CourseCloseDate_js":"2015-05-08T00:00:00","CourseMC":"0","isActive":"N","Permission":"S","Creator":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Skelton, Tracey","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"1370d474-c910-48ba-8e09-68e3d2fda160","AccountType":null},"hasGradebookItems":false,"hasTimetableItems":true,"hasGroupsItems":false,"hasClassGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasGuestRosterItems":false,"hasClassRosterItems":true,"hasWeblinkItems":false,"hasLecturerItems":true,"hasDescriptionItems":true,"hasReadingItems":false,"hasAnnouncementItems":false,"hasProjectGroupItems":false,"hasProjectGroupsForSignUp":false,"hasConsultationItems":false,"hasConsultationSlotsForSignUp":false,"hasLessonPlanItems":false,"Badge":0,"BadgeAnnouncement":0,"WebLinks":[],"Lecturers":[{"ID":"e1958242-2294-4928-abae-7071c60dd2ad","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Skelton, Tracey","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"1370d474-c910-48ba-8e09-68e3d2fda160","AccountType":null},"Role":"Lecturer ","Order":1,"ConsultHrs":null},{"ID":"8e8e39fd-db6d-420c-9a48-6e88298911b2","User":{"UserID":null,"Name":"Taylor, David Mark","Email":null,"Title":null,"UserGuid":"9739e544-2948-4c9d-9c27-1f40507c03e3","AccountType":null},"Role":"Co-Lecturer ","Order":2,"ConsultHrs":null}],"Descriptions":[{"ID":"1e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Learning Outcomes","Description":"AIMS: Through this module students engage with key contemporary global/regional events, issues and changes through geographical lenses. The events, issues and changes selected for geographical analysis will vary each year so the module remains contemporary. Students will draw upon their accumulated geographical knowledge to research, analyse and interpret the selected issues and/or events. Working in mixed geographical specialty groups students will be assigned research and evaluation tasks to bring their particular critical perspective (connected with academic debates) to a selected event or issue. The module aims to encourage students to develop more 'real world' related critical thinking and provide the opportunity for reflexivity in relation to their own learning. It is also aimed to test a wider range of studying, learning and understanding skills than those assessed through essay and examination writing.
\n
\nThis new module is designed to allow HY geography students to apply their acquired geographical knowledge to contemporary and real situations. They have to actively research and critically analyse events, issues and changes as groups in order to bring their geographical expertise to bear. It is therefore a culmination module of the geography programme and hands much of the knowledge creation and learning process over the students (see further details in 'teaching modes'). This helps them with their research skills and also their analytical and application skills. It will also enhance team working skills and individual reflexive and evaluation skills. These are all skills that are required by employers and will be valuable for students whether they enter paid professional jobs, further specialised training or continue their education.
\n
\nThe module is divided into two sections. Section 1 (weeks 1 - 6) will be focused larger on issues and events relating to human geography and will be facilitated (note not taught in a didactic way) by Associate Professor Tracey Skelton. Section 2 will be related to physical geography themes and be delivered by Professor David Taylor.
\n
\nOBJECTIVES: Throughout and at the end of this module students will:
\n

\n\t\tDemonstrate their existing geographical specialist skills and knowledge
\n\t\tExamine contemporary events, issues and changes through geographical lenses
\n\t\tExplore a set of contemporary issues in great depth
\n\t\tApply their geographical knowledge to specific contexts
\n\t\tLearn to co-operate and delegate learning and research tasks within their groups
\n\t\tPractice and develop skills in data acquisition from a range of sources
\n\t\tConceptually frame data within scholarly debates and contexts
\n\t\tPresent a set of coherent analyses and arguments from geographical perspectives
\n\t\tProduce a range of visual texts as well as more usual written assignments and examination answers.
\n\t\tReflect upon the learning process of the module

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\nThis is a new way of studying for many of you - but skills that you have developed to date: reading, listening, attending, writing, discussing, analysing, critiquing - are all still required in this mode of learning. However, there will be no spoon feeding - ideas, questions, interventions and thinking will be done independently and in groups by the students. It is different work for learning but it is still hard work. The important thing will be open mindedness, critical awareness and a determination to make sense of what is happening. New and creative ways of thinking are to be central.
\n
\nNOTE: You will be expected to do some fast research during class and so for those of you who have lap tops, tablets, smart phones etc. please bring them with you to class.
\n
\nThe module is divided into two sections. Weeks 1 to 6 are focused on human geography (tutor: Tracey Skelton), weeks 7 to 13 (tutor: David Taylor) on physical geography (note that week 8 will be an e-learning week) (see the timetable schedule for more details).
\n
\nEXPECTATIONS FOR PART 1: \n

\n\t\tsubstantive independent learning by students
\n\t\tsharing of learning and learning from each other
\n\t\tgroup activities and collaboration
\n\t\tsubmission of an individual assignment for part 1
\n\t\tsubmission of a group audio-visual project for part 1

\nEXPECTATIONS FOR PART 2:","Order":3},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"SCHEDULE AND CLASS ACTIVITIES DETAILS:
\nSECTION 1 - WEEKS 1 - 6 (A/P Tracey Skelton)
\nTITLE: Everyday Geographies: Critical Analysis Through Geographical Lenses
\n
\n
\nWEEK 1: Collective class viewing of Hollywood film: Elysium. You will need to view this film through geographical lenses. You should take notes on it for content and then provide a deeper analysis as a geographer, and where possible as particularly type of geographer (political, economic, feminist etc.) Please download and have with you the file on ‘How to critically read Elysium’ from the IVLE.
\nA class register will be taken and you are required to write your geographical identity (GI) next to your name. Please make sure that you sign the register.
\nOUT OF CLASS WORK: Gather your notes together and write a critical, reflexive synthesis of your thoughts and reactions to the film as a geographer. You will share these with your groups in week 2.
\n
\nWEEK 2: Introductions; overview; teaching and learning styles; assessment; expectations. Initial group activity: brainstorm around key issues and events affecting the world through 2014 and previous 3 or so years. Identify one issue/event to focus on in more detail:
\nWhy are geographers interested? Why should geographers be interested?
\nWhat are the issues of social justice at play? Where does geography fit/ not fit?
\nWhat is critical thinking? What is reflexive learning? Why are they important?
\n
\nProject group allocations – initial meeting and introductions to each other, contact detail sharing. Brainstorming of ideas for your A-V presentations on Everyday Geographies: Critical Analysis Through Geographical Lenses
\nOUT OF CLASS WORK:
\n

\n\t\tMeet with group and begin to work through ideas about Specialist Geographical Audio-Visual Project (SGAVP).
\n\t\tEach group to locate details and abstract of 2 readings relating to ‘everyday geographies’. Please load them into the appropriate folder on the IVLE by Monday 26^th January by 6pm. Please create a file with the well-formatted information for the two selected pieces and name them after your group letter. Note you may also find useful work on he everyday in sociology - particularly the work of Ben Highman - but you should only have 1 of your choices outside of Geography and you should try first to find geographically oriented work.

\n
\nWEEK 3:
\n1. Groups 2, 5 and 10 to present on their contemporary issue/event/change (to complete the round of mini-presentations.
\n2. In depth discussion and analysis of Elysium (based in small randomly allocated groups). Group mini-presentations of synthesis of their geographical analysis of Elysium – 1 major point per group at a time (peer learning activity).
\n3. Tutor presentation on ‘Everyday Geographies’. Question and answer session.
\n4. Move into SGAVP groups. As a group (inside or outside the class) work through the readings allocated to you and provide and critical analysis and synthesis (NOT description) of how you interpret the readings from your geographical identity perspectives in terms of everyday geographies. Feedback to the whole group (peer learning activity). This feedback is likely to continue into week 4.
\nOUT OF CLASS WORK: Complete a short (3-4 minutes) group synthesis of your readings ready for presentation in Class 4. Continued work on planning for SGAVP. Write a 500-600-word outline and plan of your project. Submit to Prof Skelton by email by 6pm Monday 2nd February. Clearly identify your file as from Group A, C F etc. In the file name all group members and provide a working title for SGAVP.
\n
\nWEEK 4:
\n1.Group activity: select and analyse an everyday geographical issue or event in Singapore or beyond, link it to the reading where possible (or other readings presented in class). Complete a short (3-4 minutes) group synthesis of your ideas ready for presentation.
\n2.Group presentations on their analysis of an everyday geographical issue or event in Singapore or beyond. You should provide a rationale and then more specific detail combined with analysis. You will have no more than 5 minutes to present your ideas (peer learning activity).
\n3. Planning and discussion of SGAVP – facilitation by Prof Skelton with each group based on submitted outlines. Free time for work on SGAVP.
\nOUT OF CLASS ACTIVITY: Planning and preparation of individual essay (to be submitted Wednesday 18^th February, week 6 by 5pm. The submission HAS to be Wednesday because of CNY holiday).
\n
\nWEEK 5: Final reflexive evaluation of the class (led by Prof Skelton). Question and answer session on individual essay.
\nWorkshop style group-to-one sessions (timetabled within the class) for discussion and feedback from Prof Skelton on SGAVPs. Some of these meetings may run over beyond 5pm. When not in a session with Prof Skelton groups can be collectively working on their SGAVPs.
\nOUT OF CLASS ACTIVITY: Final completion of SGAVPs and individual essays.
\n
\nWEEK 6: Student presentations (between 5 and 8 minutes each) of their Specialist Geography Audio-Visual Presentations. End of Part 1 of GE4102. Submission of individual essays.
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\n\t\t\t\tASSESSMENT

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\n\t\t\t\tAssessment for the whole module:
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\n\t\t\t\tPLEASE NOTE THAT FULL DETAILS OF THE ASSESSMENT FOR PARTS 1 AND 2 ARE PROVIDED IN THE ASSESSMENT FOLDER ON THE IVLE
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\n\t\t\t\tGroup audio-visual presentation:        25%
\n\t\t\t\tIn class participation                           10%
\n\t\t\t\tSub-total:                                           50%
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\n\t\t\t\tCOURSEWORK TOTAL                     60%
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\tEXAMINATION TOTAL 40%
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\n\t\t\t\twill be assessed by examination

\n\t\t\t\t

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B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
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\n\t\t\t\t2/20 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t· History of modelling \n\t\t\t\t· Intro to systems analysis for both physical and social systems	\n\t\t\t\tWC
\n\t\t\t\t3/27 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t· Modelling concepts (1) \n\t\t\t\t· Types of models \n\t\t\t\t· What goes into developing a model? \n\t\t\t\t· Processes, feedbacks and other model components	\n\t\t\t\tWC
\n\t\t\t\t4/3 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t· Modelling concepts (2) – \n\t\t\t\t· How do we deal with geography in modelling? \n\t\t\t\t· Guest lecture by Dr. Matt Georgescu on regional and urban climate models	\n\t\t\t\tWC
\n\t\t\t\t5/10 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t· Modelling concepts (3) \n\t\t\t\t· Scenario development \n\t\t\t\t· The difference between prediction and projection \n\t\t\t\t· Model simplification and parsimony	\n\t\t\t\tDR/Review due
\n\t\t\t\t6/17 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t· Designing models with Vensim as an example	\n\t\t\t\tWC
\n\t\t\t\t· 24 Feb/RECESS WEEK
\n\t\t\t\t7/3 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t· In-class discussion for finalising project \n\t\t\t\t· Guest lecture on validating models (Mr. Shamraz Anver)	\n\t\t\t\tDR
\n\t\t\t\t8/10 Mar \n\t\t\t\te-learning week	\n\t\t\t\t· Evaluating models \n\t\t\t\t· Correlation & accuracy \n\t\t\t\t· Error measures	\n\t\t\t\tWC/Vensim project due
\n\t\t\t\t9/17 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t· Model use and application in different physical and social systems	\n\t\t\t\tDR
\n\t\t\t\t10/24 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t· Modelling uncertainty in the age of policy & decision making	\n\t\t\t\tWC
\n\t\t\t\t11/31 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t· Brief course summary & review/project time!	\n\t\t\t\tWC/DR
\n\t\t\t\t12/7 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t· Simulation for Science and Policy: An interdisciplinary exercise	\n\t\t\t\tWC
\n\t\t\t\t13/14 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t· Project presentations	\n\t\t\t\tFinal project due

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\n","Order":4},{"ID":"5e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Synopsis","Description":"TL;DR - The models you'll learn in this course are just as attractive as "real" models others always talk about. ","Order":5},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"“Essentially, all models are wrong, but some are useful” – George Box, in Box, G. E. P., and Draper, N. R., (1987), Empirical Model Building and Response Surfaces, John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY.
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\nThe use of models is an essential tool for geographers to gain insights into both physical and social systems, especially in recent times with the exponential advances and availability of computational technology. How a skilled geographer approximates the environmental reality that he or she wishes to examine would be important in both developing an understanding into how systems operate, as well as allowing the geographer to make projections of alternate or future outcomes of the system. A keen awareness of the limitations in modelling will also be useful if applications of its results are needed in decision making, which is something currently seen when considering several topical environmental issues at various levels
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\nThis course teaches you several aspects of the what’s, how’s, where’s, why’s, and so’s of environmental modelling, and by the end of the semester you should be comfortable talking about, developing and applying models for socio-environmental issues relevant to geography, and also develop a new appreciation of how this tool can be used in a wide variety of systems that you’ll encounter.
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\nGiven that this is a 4000-level module, we do expect that you be competent with downloading and using software for parts of this exercise; for instance, we will be using Vensim (http://vensim.com/) in developing a simple model. Don’t fret, it’s a software program that is pretty intuitive, with a gentle learning curve that is fun to use for modelling systems.
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\nWe won’t lie. While understanding several principles of modelling systems can be done in a largely non-quantitative manner, some rudimentary knowledge of algebra and statistics is expected – especially to better understand several modelling concepts. If, however, you are concerned about the level of mathematical and statistical skills involved, do come find us and we’ll gladly spend more time in helping to guide you.
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\nReadings:
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\nIf there is such thing as an “essential” textbook for this course, it is this:
\n·         Sokolowski, J. A., & Banks, C. M. (Eds.). (2011). Principles of Modeling and Simulation: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
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\nSelected chapters will be referred to for each seminar topic. This book is available as an e-book in the NUS library. Other general readings for specific topics follow; these will be available on the Course IVLE site over the duration of the semester:
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\nAbout Models
\n·         Essletzbichler, J. (2009). Should Economic Geographers Count? Geography Compass, 3(1), 237-255.
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\n·         Jakeman, A. J., Barreteau, O., Borsuk, M. E., Elsawah, S., Hamilton, S. H., Henriksen, H. J., ... & Voinov, A. A. (2013). Selecting among five common modelling approaches for integrated environmental assessment and management. Environmental Modelling & Software, 47, 159-181.
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\n·         Lane, S.N. (2010) “Numerical Modelling: Understanding Explanation and Prediction in Physical Geography” in Clifford, N., French, S. & Valentine, G. (eds.) Key Methods in Geography 2^nd Edition. pp. 274-298.
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\n·         Malanson, G. P., Scuderi, L., Moser, K. A., Willmott, C. J., Resler, L. M., Warner, T. A., & Mearns, L. O. (2014). The composite nature of physical geography: Moving from linkages to integration. Progress in Physical Geography, 38(1), 3-18.
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\n·         Torrens, P. M. (2010). Agent‐based Models and the Spatial Sciences. Geography Compass, 4(5), 428-448.
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\nVENSIM
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\n·         Eberlein, R. L., & Peterson, D. W. (1992). Understanding models with Vensim™. European Journal of Operational Research, 59(1), 216-219.
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\n·         Also, the VenSim FAQ (http://vensim.com/faq/) is a must read.
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\nModel performance and validation
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\n·         Bennett, N. D., Croke, B. F., Guariso, G., Guillaume, J. H., Hamilton, S. H., Jakeman, A. J., ... & Andreassian, V. (2013). Characterising performance of environmental models. Environmental Modelling & Software, 40, 1-20.
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\n·         Oreskes, N., Shrader-Frechette, K., & Belitz, K. (1994). Verification, validation, and confirmation of numerical models in the earth sciences. Science, 263(5147), 641-646.
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\n·         Schmidt, G. A. (2007). The physics of climate modeling. Phys. Today, 60(1), 72-73.
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\n·         Willmott, C. J., Robeson, S. M., & Matsuura, K. (2012). A refined index of model performance. International Journal of Climatology, 32(13), 2088-2094
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\nModel application & scenario development
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\n·         Bennett, E., & Cork, S. (2005). Scenarios for Ecosystem Services: Rationale and Overview. Ecosystems and Human Well-being, 119. Available at: http://www.millenniumassessment.org/documents/document.329.aspx.pdf
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\n·         Carrasco, L.R., Larrosa, C., Milner-Gulland, E.J., and Edwards, D.P. (2014) A double-edged sword for tropical forests. Science, 346 (6205), 38-40.
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\n·         Chow, W. T.L., & Brazel, A. J. (2012). Assessing xeriscaping as a sustainable heat island mitigation approach for a desert city. Building and Environment, 47, 170-181.
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\n·         Nelson, E., Mendoza, G., Regetz, J., Polasky, S., Tallis, H., Cameron, D., ... & Shaw, M. (2009). Modeling multiple ecosystem services, biodiversity conservation, commodity production, and tradeoffs at landscape scales. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 7(1), 4-11.
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\n·         Turchin, P., Currie, T.E., Turner, E.A.L., and Gavrilets S. (2013). War, space, and the evolution of Old World complex societies. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(41), 16384-16389.
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\n·         World Resources Institute (2005) Ecosystems and human well-being: A Report of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. Vol. 5. Washington, DC: Island Press, 2005. Available at http://www.millenniumassessment.org/documents/document.356.aspx.pdf (DON’T need to read the whole thing, just understand the purpose and look at Fig. 15.)
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\nDecision-making, uncertainty and modelling
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\n·         Gober, P., Brazel, A., Quay, R., Myint, S., Grossman-Clarke, S., Miller, A., & Rossi, S. (2009). Using watered landscapes to manipulate urban heat island effects: how much water will it take to cool Phoenix? Journal of the American Planning Association, 76(1), 109-121.
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\n·         Gober, P., Kirkwood, C. W., Balling, R. C., Ellis, A. W., & Deitrick, S. (2010). Water planning under climatic uncertainty in Phoenix: Why we need a new paradigm. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 100(2), 356-372.
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\n· Pindyck, R.S. (2013). Climate change policy: What do the models tell us? Journal of Economic Literature, 51(3), 860-872.
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\n· Voinov, A., & Bousquet, F. (2010). Modelling with stakeholders. Environmental Modelling & Software, 25(11), 1268-1281.
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\n2)      An individual exercise – designing a systems model with Vensim (25%) (Due week 8). You will be asked to develop a simple model through Vensim for a system – you can pick a system you feel comfortable in modelling, or we can assign you one. Again, more information will be given during week 1.
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\n3)      A final individual (or small group, depending on class size) project on a human-environmental system. You are free to develop a model of your own choosing that has to include elements of (i.) system coupling, (ii.) sensitivity to input responses, (iii.) feedback processes and (iv.) model evaluation with selected data (40%). You will need to finalise your project with us during week 7 in class meetings.
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\n4)      Student participation throughout the course (10%): Be thoughtful. Be vocal. Be present. Be engaged.
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\r\n\tThis module will introduce the field of political geography but specializes in geopolitics, providing a survey of past and contemporary debates, especially from a critical perspective. You will learn about the political dynamics, consequences and discourses of contemporary geopolitics and how to think critically about these important political currents. Specifically, by going into the history of geopolitics as an academic discipline, the course will explore events and outcomes of political struggles at local and global scales, focusing on conflicts such as the Cold War and the ‘War on Terror’ and their implications for various geographical regions/settings. We will also discuss the role of geopolitics with regards to contemporary aspects of security, concept of state sovereignty and popular media and how these are increasingly shaped by processes of globalization and transanationalization.
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\r\n\tStudents must be ready to discuss each week’s readings in class. As befits an honours class, this requires considerable effort and engagement. Amongst the reward will be a nuanced knowledge of one of the liveliest strands of political geography; a field of scholarship that is entangled with and illuminates power.

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\r\n3) To develop critical perspectives in appreciating international affairs and contemporary geopolitical events and articulate these ideas clearly (in class discussions, written work and presentations)","Order":2},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"Completed at least 80 MCs, including 28 MCs in GE with a minimum CAP of 3.5 or be on the Honours Track.
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\r\nSelect three cartoons from http://www.politicalcartoons.com/Default.aspx (or if you find suitable cartoons from other sources, you may use them too).
\r\nDrawing on ideas, literature and concepts discussed in this course, critically describe the geopolitical contexts and themes to each cartoon (3000 words, inclusive of everything)
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\r\nThe essay is due on Friday 20 March 2015 at 5pm (EXTENDED DEADLINE: FRIDAY 27 MARCH AT 5PM). There will be a designated mailbox, located beside the Geography Department General Office (AS2 #03-01) where the essays have to be deposited. Penalties apply for late submissions.
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\r\nClass Presentation and Short Assignment (25%)
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\r\nForm groups of 4-5 people (tentative for now)
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\r\nFrom Lecture 3 onwards (26 January 2015), one group will be tasked each week to give a presentation on the topic that is covered in the lecture. We will sort out the groups and the presentations topics by Lecture 2.
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\r\nSelect one article from the reading list and one other article from either the journal Political Geography or Geopolitics. Please note that both articles have to be related to the topic that is being covered in the lecture on your presentation week (i.e. if your group is assigned to present to the class during Lecture 3, the two articles have to be related to the lecture contents of Lecture 3). Present an intellectual summary of the two articles. Explain how and why your two selected articles relate to themes raised in the course.
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\r\n\tAfter the presentation, you will have 1 week to submit a group report that summarizes the key themes/arguments and discussions of your presentation (i.e. if your group presented in Week 3, you will have to submit your individual report by Week 4). The report should be no longer than 3500 words (inclusive of everything). It should be deposited into my personal mailbox located just beside the Department of Geography General Office. As usual, penalties apply for late submissions.

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\r\nExamination (50%)
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\r\nEssay-Style, Closed-Book Examination","Order":7},{"ID":"6e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Syllabus","Description":"Week 1 (12 January)
\r\nLecture 1- Geopolitics: Origins, Traditions and Developments
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\r\nWeek 2 (19 January)
\r\nLecture 2- Cold War Geopolitics
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\r\nWeek 3 (26 January)
\r\nLecture 3- Popular Geopolitics and the Cold War
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\r\nWeek 4 (2 February)
\r\nLecture 4- Post-Cold War Geopolitics: New World (Dis)Order?
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\r\nWeek 5 (9 February)
\r\nLecture 5- Popular Geopolitics and the Post-Cold War
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\r\nWeek 6 (16 February)
\r\nLecture 6- EU as a Geopolitical Actor (Guest Lecture by Mr Felix Mallin)
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\r\nRecess Week (21 February-1 March)
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\r\nWeek 7 (2 March)
\r\nLecture 7- Geopolitics of Power and Control in the Middle East
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\r\nWeek 8 (9 March)
\r\nNo Lecture- E Learning Week Online Discussion Forum
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\r\nWeek 9 (16 March)
\r\nLecture 8- ASEAN Geopolitics (with specific focus on the Philippines)
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\r\nWeek 10 (23 March)
\r\nLecture 9- The Geopolitics of ‘Rising Asia’ (with specific focus on China)
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\r\nWeek 11 (30 March)
\r\nLecture 10- Anthropocene Geopolitics: Climate Change and (In)Security
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\r\nWeek 12 (6 April)
\r\nLecture 11- Feminist Geopolitics, Bodies and Emotions
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\r\nWeek 13 (13 April)
\r\nLecture 12: Summary, Review and Feedback","Order":8},{"ID":"45565d2e-0a63-466d-8191-51b5f05f98d4","Title":"Text and Readings","Description":"I expect you to read widely- drawing on but also going beyond the reading list provided. Items marked with a * are essential readings. But you should read at least one other item from the list each week- and preferably all those listed. There are lots of other relevant materials, some of which you will be locating yourselves as part of the assignments.
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\r\nThroughout the course, I will draw on the collection of readings assembled in:
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\r\nÓ Tuathail, G., Dalby, S. and Routledge, P. (eds) (2006). The Geopolitics Reader. London: Routledge. 2^nd edition (available in RBR: Call Number JC319 Geo 2006)
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\r\nOther useful texts and resources include:
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\r\nAgnew, J. (2006). Geopolitics: Re-visioning World Politics. London: Routledge.
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\r\nDalby, S. and Ó Tuathail, G. (eds) (1998). Rethinking Geopolitics. London: Routledge.
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\r\nDittmer, J. and Sharp, J. (eds) (2014). Geopolitics: An Introductory Reader. London: Routledge
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\r\nDodds, K. (2007). Geopolitics: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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\r\nDodds, K., Kuus, M. and Sharp, J. (eds) (2013). The Ashgate Research Companion to Critical Geopolitics. Burlington VT: Ashgate.
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\r\nÓ Tuathail, G. (1996). Critical Geopolitics: The Politics of Writing Global Space. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press
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\r\nSome of the useful journals that cover developments and issues in Geopolitics include:
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\r\nGeopolitics
\r\nForeign Affairs
\r\nPolitical Geography
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\r\nThe reading list (by lecture topic) is as follows:
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\r\n 12 January 2015. Origins, Traditions and Developments
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\r\n*Agnew, J. (2013) The Origins of Critical Geopolitics. In Dodds, K., Kuus, M. and Sharp, J. (eds). The Ashgate Research Companion to Critical Geopolitics. Burlington VT: Ashgate, pp. 19-32
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\r\nBassin, M. (1987) Imperialism and the nation-state in Fredrich Ratzel’s political geography. Progress in Human Geography 11, 473-495.
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\r\n*Dodds, K. and Sidaway, J. (1994) Locating Critical Geopolitics. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, 12, 5, 515-524.
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\r\nGrundy-Warr, C. & Sidaway, J. (2003) Editorial – on being critical about geopolitics in a ‘shatterbelt’, Geopolitics 8, 2, 1-6.
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\r\nMackinder, H.J. (1904) The geographical pivot of history, The Geographical Journal 23, 4, 421-437 [reprinted in The Geographical Journal 2004, 170, 4, 292-297 and in The Geopolitics Reader].
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\r\n*Sidaway J. (2001) Geopolitics: twentieth century spectre, Geography 86, 3, 225-234.
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\r\nSidaway, J., Mamadouh, V. and Power, M. (2013). Reappraising Geopolitical Traditions. In Dodds, K., Kuus, M. and Sharp, J. (eds). The Ashgate Research Companion to Critical Geopolitics. Burlington VT: Ashgate, pp. 165-188.
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\r\n19 January 2015. Cold War Geopolitics
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\r\nDodds, K. (2003). ‘Cold War Geopolitics’ in J. Agnew, K. Mitchell G. O’Tuathail (eds). A Companion to Political Geography. Oxford: Blackwell, pp. 204-218.
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\r\n*Hepple, L. (1986) The revival of geopolitics, Political Geography Quarterly 5, 4, S21-S36.
\r\n(See too the discussion of this paper in ‘Classics in human geography revisited’ (2001), Progress in Human Geography 25, 3, 423-430).
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\r\nO’Sullivan, P.M. (1982) Antidomino, Political Geography Quarterly, 1, 1, 1982, 57-64.
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\r\n*Ó Tuathail, G. and Agnew, J. (1992) Geopolitics and discourse: practical geopolitical reasoning in American foreign policy. Political Geography 11, 190-204.
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\r\nR. Saul (2011) Social conflict and the global Cold War, International Affairs 87, 5, 1123-1140.
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\r\nSidaway, J. (2009) Overwriting geography: Mackinder’s presences; a dialogue with David Hooson, Geopolitics 14, 1, 163-170.
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\r\n*The Truman Doctrine, The Sources of Soviet Conduct, The Brezhnev Doctrine, and Geopolitics and Discourse. All in The Geopolitics Reader.
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\r\n26 January 2015. Popular Geopolitics and the Cold War
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\r\nCarruthers, S. (1998). ‘The Manchurian Candidate (1962) and the Cold War Brain Washing Scare’. Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television. 18, 75-94.
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\r\nDittmer, J. and Dodds, K. (2008). ‘Popular Geopolitics Past and Future: Fandom, Identities and Audiences’. Geopolitics. 13(3), 437-357.
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\r\n*Dodds, K. (2008). ‘Have You Seen Any Good Films Lately? Geopolitics, International Relations and Films’. Geography Compass. 2(2), 476-494.
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\r\nLeab, D. (1988). ‘The Iron Curtain (1948): Hollywood’s First Cold War Movie’. Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television. 8, 153-188.
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\r\nPower, M. and Crampton, J. (2007). ‘Introduction’ in M. Power and J. Crampton (eds). Cinema and Popular Geo-politics. Routledge, London. pp 1-11.
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\r\n*Shaw T (2001) ‘The politics of the Cold War Culture’ Journal of Cold War Studies 3: 59-72
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\r\nShaw, T. (2007). Hollywood’s Cold War. Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh. (pp 1-8 and 42-71).
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\r\n*Gibson J (1991) ‘Redeeming Vietnam: techno-thriller novels in the 1980s’ Cultural Critique 19: 179-202.
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\r\nYoung C (1998) ‘Missing in action: POW films, brain washing and the Korean War 1954-1968’ Historical Journal of Film Radio and Television 18: 49-74.
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\r\nZoonen van L (2007) ‘Audience reactions to Hollywood politics’ Media Culture Society 29: 531-547
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\r\n2 February 2015. The End of the Cold War and New World Order Discourses
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\r\nBuzan, B. (2006) Will the ‘global war on terrorism’ be the new Cold War? International Affairs 82, 6, 1101-1118.
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\r\nFlint C (2003) ‘Terrorism and counterterrorism: geographic research questions and agendas’ Professional Geographer 55: 161-169
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\r\n*Gregory, D. (2010). The Everywhere War. The Geographical Journal 177, 3, 238-250.
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\r\nLuttwak, E. (1990) From Geopolitics to Geoeconomics: Logic of Conflict, Grammar of Commerce. The National Interest. 20: 17-23.
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\r\n*Megoran, N. (2010) Neoclassical geopolitics. Political Geography 29, 4, 187-189.
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\r\n*Nijman J (2002) ‘The political geography of the post cold war world’ Professional Geographer 44: 1-3. Plus the other essays in the same issue.
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\r\nÓ Tuathail, G. (1992) The Bush administration and the ‘end’ of the Cold War, Geoforum 23, 437-452.
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\r\nO Tuathail G (1993) ‘The effacement of place? US foreign policy and the spatiality of the Gulf Crisis’ Antipode 25: 4-31.
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\r\n*The End of History, The Clash of Civilizations and The Pentagon’s New Map. All in The Geopolitics Reader.
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\r\n9 February 2015. Popular Geopolitics and the Post-Cold War
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\r\nAcland, C. et al (2004). ‘Getting Warmer: Some Reactions to Fahrenheit 9/11’. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space. 22, 901-932.
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\r\nBehnke A (2006) ‘The re-enchantment of war in popular culture’ Millennium 34: 937-949.
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\r\nBennett, B. and Bulent, D. (2011). ‘The Hurt Locker: Cinematic Addiction, Critique and the War on Terror’. Cultural Politics. 7, 165-188.
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\r\nBoggs, P. and Pollard, T. (2006). ‘Hollywood and the Spectacle of Terrorism’. New Political Science. 28, 335-351.
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\r\nDalby, S. (2008). ‘Warrior Geopolitics: Gladiator, Black Hawk Down and the Kingdom of Heaven’. Political Geography. 16, 439-455.
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\r\n*Dodds, K. (2008). ‘Screening Terror: Hollywood, the United States and the Construction of Danger’. Critical Studies on Terrorism. 1, 227-243.
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\r\n*Lisle, D and Pepper, A. (2005). ‘The New Face of Global Hollywood: Black Hawk Down and the Politics of Meta-Sovereignty’. Cultural Politics. 1, 169-192.
\r\n O Tuathail G (2003) ‘Just out looking for a fight: American affect and the invasion of Iraq’ Antipode 35: 856-870.
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\r\nÓ Tuathail, G. (2005). ‘The Frustration of Geopolitics and the Pleasures of War: Behind Enemy Lines and American Geopolitical Culture’. Geopolitics. 10, 356-377.
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\r\n*Sharp, J. (1988). ‘Reel Geographies of the New World Order: Patriotism, Masculinity and Geopolitics in Post-Cold War American Movies’ in G. Ó Tuathail and S. Dalby (eds). Rethinking Geopolitics. Routledge, London. pp 152-169.
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\r\n16 February 2015. The EU as a geopolitical actor
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\r\n*Bachmann, Veit and Sidaway, J. 2009. Zivilmacht Europa: A Critical Geopolitics of the European Union as a Global Power. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers 34 (1): 94-109.
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\r\n*Ciută, F. (2009). Scrolls and Mirrors: Scripting “Europe”, Making the Black Sea Region. Political Geography 28(2), 82-83
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\r\nCiută, F. and I. Klinke (2010) Lost in Conceptualization: Reading the ‘New Cold War’ with Critical Geopolitics, Political Geography 29, 6, 323-332.
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\r\nForsberg. T. (2011) Normative power Europe, once again: a conceptual analysis of an ideal type example. Journal of Common Market Studies 49, 6, 1183-1204.
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\r\nFoxall, A. (2009). ‘A ‘New Cold War’: Re-drawing the MAP/map of Europe’, Political Geography, 28 (6): 329-331
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\r\n*Houtum, van H. (2010) Human blacklisting: the global apartheid of the EU’s external border regime, Environment and Planning D: Society and Space 28(6) 957 – 976.
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\r\nKuus, M. (2011) ‘Policy and Geopolitics: Bounding Europe in EUrope’. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 101(5) 2011, 1140-1155.
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\r\nScott, J. W. (2011) Reflections on EU Geopolitics: Consolidation, Neighbourhood and Civil Society in the Reordering of European Space, Geopolitics 16, 1, 146-175.
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\r\n2 March 2015. Geopolitics of Control in the Middle East
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\r\nAlatout, S. (2009). ‘Walls as Technologies of Government: The Double Construction of Geographies of Peace and Conflict in Israeli Politics, 2002-Present’. Annals of the Association of American Geographers. 99(5), 956-968.
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\r\nGraham, S. (2004). ‘Constructing Urbicide by Bulldozer in Occupied Territories’ in S. Graham (ed). Cities, War and Terrorism: Towards an Urban Geopolitics. Blackwell Publishing, Malden MA. pp 192-213.
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\r\n*Gregory, D. (2004). The Colonial Present: Afghanistan, Palestine and Iraq. Blackwell Publishing, Malden MA. (Especially pp 17-29 and 76-143).
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\r\n*Hazbun, W. (forthcoming), ‘The Middle East through the lens of Critical Geopolitics: Globalization, Terrorism and the Iraq War’ in M. Bonine, M. Gasper and A. Amanat (eds). Where is the Middle East?. Standford University Press, Stanford. (http://hazbun.mwoodward.com/HAZBUN_Lens%20of%20Critical%20Geopolitics.pdf)
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\r\n*Said, E. (1985). ‘Orientalism Reconsidered’ in G. Ó Tuathail, S. Dalby and P. Routledge (eds) (2006). The Geopolitics Reader. Routledge, New York. pp 250-254.
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\r\nSidaway, J. (1994). ‘Geopolitics, Geography and ‘Terrorism’ in the Middle East’. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space. 12: 357-372.
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\r\n16 March 2015. ASEAN Geopolitics (with specific focus on the Philippines)
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\r\n*Glassman, J. (2005). ‘On the Borders of Southeast Asia: Cold War Geography and the Construction of the Other’. Political Geography. 24, 784-807.
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\r\nGlassman, J. (2005). ‘The “War on Terrorism” Comes to Southeast Asia’. Journal of Contemporary Asia. 35(1), 3-28.
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\r\nKhoo, H.S. (2000). “ASEAN as Neighbourhood Watch Group’. Contemporary Southeast Asia. 22(2), 279-301.
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\r\n*Kratoska, P.H., Raben, R. and Nordholt K.S. (2005). ‘Locating Southeast Asia’ in P.H. Kratoska, R. Raben and H.S. Nordholt (eds). Locating Southeast Asia: Geographies of Knowledge and Politics of Space. Singapore University Press, Singapore. pp 1-19.
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\r\nMajul, C. (1988). ‘The Moro Struggle in the Philippines’. Third World Quarterly. 10(2), 897-922.
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\r\nPaul, E. (1996). ‘The Future of ASEAN: A Geopolitical Perspective’, in D. Rumley, T. Chiba, A. Takagi and Y. Fukushima (eds). Global Geopolitical Change and the Asia Pacific: A Regional Perspective. Aldershot, Avebury. pp 230-250.
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\r\nVan Schendel, W. (2002). ‘Geographies of Knowing, Geographies of Ignorance: Jumping Scale in Southeast Asia’. Environment and Planning D: Society and Space. 20, 647-688.
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\r\nWoon, C.Y. (2013). ‘For ‘Emotional Fieldwork’ in Critical Geopolitical Research on Violence and Terrorism. Political Geography, 33: 31-41.
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\r\n*Woon, C.Y. (2011). ‘Undoing Violence, Unbounding Precarity: Beyond the Frames of Terror in the Philippines’. Geoforum. 42(3), 285-296.
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\r\nWoon, C.Y. (2009). ‘A ‘New Mecca For Terrorism’? Unveiling the ‘Second Front’ in Southeast Asia’ in A. Ingram and K. Dodds (eds). Spaces of Security and Insecurity: Geographies of the War on Terror. Ashgate, England. pp 85-108.
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\r\n23 March 2015. The Geopolitics of ‘Rising Asia’ (with specific focus on China)
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\r\n*Agnew, J. (2010) Emerging China and Critical Geopolitics: Between World Politics and Chinese Particularity. Eurasian Geography and Economics, 51, 5, 569-582.
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\r\nAgnew, J. (2012). Looking Back to Looking Forward: Chinese Geopolitical Narratives and their Uses of Chinese Past. 53, 3, 301-314
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\r\n*Gillen, J. (in press). Some Problems with the Asian Century. Political Geography (available on online first).
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\r\n*Lim, K.F. (2012) What You See is (Not) What You Get? The Taiwan Question, Geoeconomic Realities and the “China Threat” Imaginary. Antipode. 44, 4, 1348-1373.
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\r\n*Power, M. and Mohan, G. (2010). Towards a Critical Geopolitics of China’s Engagement with African Development. Available online at http://www.open.ac.uk/socialsciences/bisa-africa/confpapers/geopolitics_power_mohan.pdf
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\r\nRaghuram, P., Noxolo, P. and Madge, C. (2014). Rising Asia and Postcolonial Geography. Singapore Journal of Tropical Geography, 35, 1, 119-135.
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\r\nSiow, W.S. (2010) Chinese domestic debates on soft power and public diplomacy, Asia Pacific Bulletin (The East West Centre) 86, Available online at http://www.eastwestcenter.org/sites/default/files/private/apb086_3.pdf
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\r\nC. Glaser (2011) Will China’s rise lead to war? Why realism does not mean pessimism. Foreign Affairs (March/April) 90, 2, 80-91.
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\r\n30 March 2015. Anthropocene Geopolitics: Climate Change, Resource Wars and (In)Security
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\r\nCastree, N. Read his three part summary on the past, present and future of the intersections between geography and the Anthropocene. All can be found in the journal Geography Compass (not compulsory but highly recommended)
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\r\n*Clark, N. (2014). Geo-politics and the Disaster of the Anthropocene. The Sociological Review. 62, 1, 19-37.
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\r\nDalby, S (2003). Environmental Insecurities: Geopolitics, Resources and Conflict. Economic and Political Weekly, 38: 5073-5079.
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\r\nDalby, S. (2007). Anthropocene Geopolitics: Globalisation, Empire, Environment and Critique. Geography Compass, 1: 103-118.
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\r\n*Dalby, S. (2013) Biopolitics and Climate Security in the Anthropocene. Geoforum, 49: 184-192.
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\r\n*Le Billon, Philippe. 2013. “Resources”. In Dodds, K., Kuus, M. and Sharp, J. (eds) The Ashgate Research Companion to Critical Geopolitics. Aldershot: Ashgate, pp. 291-303.
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\r\nO’Lear, S. (2013). Environment. In The Ashgate Research Companion to Critical Geopolitics, edited by Klaus Dodds, Merje Kuus and Joanne Sharp, 305-322. Aldershot: Ashgate.
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\r\n6 April 2015. Feminist Geopolitics, Bodies and Emotions
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\r\n*Dowler, L. and Sharp, J. (2001). A Feminist Geopolitics? Space and Polity, 5, 3, 165-176
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\r\n*Hyndman, J. (2007). Feminist Geopolitics Revisited: Body Counts in Iraq. The Professional Geographer. 59, 1, 35-46.
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\r\n*Hyndman, J. (2010). The Question of the ‘Political’ in Critical Geopolitics: Querying the ‘Child Soldier’ in the ‘War on Terror’. Political Geography. 29, 5, 247-255
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\r\n*Ó Tuathail, G. (1996). An Anti-Geopolitical Eye: Maggie O’Kane in Bosnia, 1992-93. Gender, Place and Culture. 3, 1, 171-186.
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\r\nPain, R. (2009). Globalized Fear? Towards an Emotional Geopolitics. Progress in Human Geography. 33, 4, 466-486.
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\r\nSecor, A. (2001). ‘Towards a Feminist Counter-Geopolitics: Gender, Space and Islamist Politics in Istanbul’. Space and Polity. 5, 3, 191-211.
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\r\nTyner, J. and Henkin, S. (in press). Feminist Geopolitics, Everyday Death and the Emotional Geographies of Dang Thuy Tram. Gender, Place and Culture (available on online first)
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\r\nWoon, C.Y. (2014). Precarious Geopolitics and the Possibilities of Nonviolence. Progress in Human Geography. 38, 5, 654-670.
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\r\n13 April 2015. Summary, Review and Feedback
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\r\n*Jones, L. and Sage, D.. (2010). New Directions in Critical Geopolitics. GeoJournal. 75, 4, 315-325.
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\nGroup Assignment 1:
\nClass will meet at ION Orchard on 27 Jan 2015 (Tuesday, 9 am) and spend 2 hours walking around Orchard Road to document the messages of responsibility that they encounter. These should be tied in with theoretical framework of Geographies of responsibility and care and responsible tourism covered in weeks 1 & 2. Orchard Road is chosen as the site for this exercise as it caters to both to tourists and locals. The presentation will be awarded a group grade. The 800 word limit does not include references. More details will be provided in Week 2's seminar.
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\nGroup Assignment 2:
\nEach group is to make a presentation to the class based on a closer examination of one of the topics from Weeks 7-8. Each topic will have an assigned question – a “mock up” exam question. Groups are then required to hand in a 800 word written piece as their “model” answer for the question by Friday the same week. There is no “right” answer. Your opinion and approach is important. The presentation will be awarded a group grade. One grade given to both presentations and written assignment. The written submission has a word limit of 800 words to emulate what can potentially be written as an answer during examinations, and does not include references.
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\nIndividual Assignment:
\nEach student has the opportunity to write an individual essay worth 20% of your final grade. The essay should be no more than 1500 words in length (excluding references). This essay should evaluate care, ethics and responsibility in tourism using the theoretical framework introduced in this module. Students should select and analyse one case study in ethical or responsible tourism. The due date for the individual essay is 27 Mar 2015 (Fri). Consultation by appointment basis will be carried out from 4-6 Mar 2015.
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\nThe student can opt to do a creative project instead of the individual essay. The aim of this project is to showcase responsibilities in tourism to a broader audience. The creative project can come in ANY form - as long as it is 1. for public consumption, 2. about responsibilities in tourism. For example, the student could create a youtube video, or a poster campaign, or social media movement. Projects will be judged along three criteria: 1. creativity, 2. relevance, 3. effectiveness. The creative project replaces the need to complete an individual essay and is also worth 20% of the final grade. There is an extended due date for the creative project to account for the additional time needed to plan and execute this project and students taking this option have to submit their creative project by 3 April 2015 (Fri). Consultations by appointment basis will be carried out from 4-6 Mar 2015.
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\nExaminations:
\nThis constitutes 50% of your total grade, and you will be asked to answer 2 questions over 2 hours. The first question will be compulsory. This question will be broadbased and addressed general issues covered in this module. Three other topical questions will be provided in the examinations, and you need to answer one of these questions.
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\n\tPART ONE - INTRODUCTION

\n\tWeek One – 13 Jan 2015

\n\t\tIntroduction to module
\n\t\tLecture: Ideas of Responsibility in Tourism
\n\t\tForm groups and sign up for presentation topics – each group to be made up of 6 students.

\nWeek Two – 20 Jan 2015\n

\n\t\tLecture: Geographies of Responsibility and Care
\n\t\tDiscussion: Week 3’s exercise - Messages of responsibility in our everyday lives

\nWeek Three – 27 Jan 2015\n

\n\t\tMeet at 9 am at ION Orchard, in front of Star Bucks #B3-59.
\n\t\t 2 hours walkabout (in groups) to uncover messages of responsibility in our everyday lives.

\n\tPART TWO – AGENTS OF CARE

\n\tWeek Four – 3 Feb 2015

\n\t\tLecture: International Institutions; State and State Policies; Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)
\n\t\tStudent Feedback
\n\t\t6 Feb 2015, Friday: Group Assignment 1 Due

\nWeek Five – 10 Feb 2015\n

\n\t\tLecture: Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Consumption

\nWeek Six – 17 Feb 2015\n

\n\t\tLecture: ‘Recipients of care’
\n\t\tLecture: Review and Q&A on presentation/exams/individual essays
\n\t\tDiscussion: Group Assignment 2
\n\t\tSign up for individual essay consultations

\nRECESS WEEK (23-27 Feb 2015)
\n
\nPART THREE – EXPRESSIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN TOURISM
\n
\nWeek Seven – 3 Mar 2015\n

\n\t\tLecture on Topic 1: Eco and nature-conservation in tourism
\n\t\tLecture on Topic 2: Volunteer tourism and the ‘community’
\n\t\tConsultations on individual essays will be conducted this week in lieu of Week 8's seminar .\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tStudents who wish to have consultations should sign up for 10 minute slots on:\n\t\t\t\t
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t4 Mar 2015 (Wednesday): 2 - 5 pm
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Mar 2015 (Thursday): 9 - 12 pm and 2 - 5 pm
  - \n\t\t\t\t\t\t6 Mar 2015 (Friday): 9 - 12 pm and 1 - 3 pm
  \n\t\t\t
\n\t

\nWeek Eight – 10 Mar 2015 - no classes (E-learning week)
\n
\nPART FOUR - CONSULTATIONS AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS
\n
\nWeek Nine – 17 Mar 2015
\n

\n\t\tLecture on Topic 3: Alternative spaces of responsibility in tourism – Casinos/Integrated Resorts and Zoos
\n\t\tLecture on Topic 4: Social Tourism

\nWeek Ten – 24 Mar 2015\n

\n\t\tStudent Presentations on Topic 1: Eco and nature-conservation in tourism (4 groups)\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tEach presentation should last no longer than 20 minutes.
\n\t
\n\t\tClass Discussions - 30 mins
\n\t\tQ & A session - 30 mins
\n\t\tGroups that presentated on Topic 1 are required to hand in their written assignment by Friday this week.
\n\t\t27 Mar 2015, Thursday: Individual Assignment Due

\nWeek Eleven – 31 Mar 2015
\n

\n\t\tStudent Presentations on Topic 2: Volunteer tourism and the ‘community’ (4 groups)\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tEach presentation should last no longer than 20 minutes.
\n\t
\n\t\tClass Discussions - 30 mins
\n\t\tQ & A session - 30 mins
\n\t\tGroups that presentated on Topic 2 are required to hand in their written assignment by Friday this week.

\nWeek Twelve – 7 Apr 2015\n

\n\t\tStudent Presentations on Topic 3: Alternative spaces of responsibility in tourism – Casinos/Integrated Resorts and Zoos (4 groups)\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tEach presentation should last no longer than 20 minutes.
\n\t
\n\t\tClass Discussions - 30 mins
\n\t\tQ & A session - 30 mins
\n\t\tGroups that presentated on Topic 3 are required to hand in their written assignment by Friday this week.

\nWeek Thirteen – 14 Apr 2015
\n

\n\t\tStudent Presentations on Topic 4: Social Tourism (2 groups)\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tEach presentation should last no longer than 20 minutes.
\n\t
\n\t\tClass Discussions - 30 mins
\n\t\tQ & A session - 30 mins
\n\t\tGroups that presentated on Topic 4 are required to hand in their written assignment by Friday this week.
\n\t\tModule Review
\n\t\tQuestions on Examinations

\nReading Week: Please note that Dr. Sin will be away on conference leave from 15 April 2015 and during the reading week. You are strongly encouraged to ask any questions about the examinations by 14 April 2015 and I will only have intermittent access to emails after that.
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\n\t* denotes compulsory readings

\n\tPARTS ONE – INTRODUCTION

\n\tWeek One – 13 Jan 2015

\n\tIntroduction

\n\tIdeas of Responsibility in Tourism

\n\t* Smith, M, & Duffy, R. (2003). The Ethics of Tourism Development. London: Routledge. Chapter 2: pp. 32-52. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\t* Scheyvens, Regina. (2002). Tourism for Development. Empowering Communities. Harlow, England; New York: Prentice Hall. Chapter 1: pp. 3-19. [placed in e-reserves]

\n\tFennell, David A, & Malloy, David C. (2007). Codes of Ethics in Tourism. Clevedon: Channel View Publications.

\n\tJohnston, Alison M. (2005). Is the Sacred for Sale? Tourism and Indigenous Peoples. London: Earthscan.

\n\tMowforth, Martin, Charlton, Clive, & Munt, Ian. (2007). Tourism and Responsibility. Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean. London and New York: Routledge.

\n\tSpenceley, Anna (Ed.). (2008). Responsible Tourism. Critical Issues for Conservation and Development. London; Sterling, VA: Earthscan.

\n\t

\n\tWeek Two – 20 Jan 2015

\n\tGeographies of Care and Responsibility

\n\t* Massey, Doreen. (2004). Geographies of responsibility. Geografiska Annaler, 86B(1), 5-18.

\n\t* Noxolo, Pat, Raghuram, Parvati, & Madge, Clare. (2011). Unsettling responsibility: postcolonial interventions. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 37(3), 418-429.

\n\tBarnett, Clive, & Land, David. (2007). Geographies of generosity: Beyond the 'moral turn'. Geoforum, 38, 1065-1075.

\n\tLawson, Victoria. (2007). Geographies of care and responsibility. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 97(1), 1-11.

\n\tMassey, Doreen. (2005). For Space. London: SAGE.

\n\tRaghuram, Parvati, Madge, Clare, & Noxolo, Pat. (2009). Rethinking responsibility and care for a postcolonial world. Geoforum, 40(1), 5-13.

\n\t

\n\tWeek Three – 27 Jan 2015

\n\tNo Assigned Readings

\n\t

\n\tPART TWO – AGENTS OF CARE

\n\tWeek Four – 3 Feb 2015

\n\tInternational Institutions – from Washington Consensus to Bangladesh Consensus

\n\tReadings:

\n\t* Roy, Ananya. (2010). Poverty Capital. Microfinance and the Making of Development. New York and London: Routledge. Chapter 1: pp 1-40. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\tScheyvens, Regina. (2011). Tourism and Poverty. New York: Routledge. Chapter 7: 172-209.

\n\tJohnston, Alison M. (2005). Is the Sacred for Sale? Tourism and Indigenous Peoples. London: Earthscan. Chapter 10: pp. 260-285.

\n\tMowforth, .M, C. Charlton and I. Hunt (2008). ‘Global politics, power and play: the macro level of responsibility’. In M. Mowforth et al, Tourism and Responsibility: Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean, Routledge, London, pp. 10-52.

\n\tReid, D. ‘Globalisation and the Political Economy of Tourism Development’ (Chapter 2), Tourism, Globalisation and Development: Responsible Tourism Planning, Pluto Press, London, pp. 26-66.

\n\tThe State and State Policies

\n\t* Scheyvens, Regina. (2011). Tourism and Poverty. New York: Routledge. Chapter 6: pp. 145-171. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\t* Harvey, D. (2005). A Brief History of Neoliberalism. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Chapter 3: The Neoliberal state. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\tMowforth, Martin, & Munt, Ian. (2009). Tourism and Sustainability: Development, Globalisation and New Tourism in the Third World. New York: Routledge. Chapter 10: 293-334.

\n\tRylance, Andrew. (2008). Local economic development in Mozambique: An assessment of the implementation of tourism policy as a means to promote local economies. In A. Spenceley (Ed.), Responsible Tourism. Critical Issues for Conservation and Development (pp. 27-39). London; Sterling, VA: Earthscan.

\n\tVarghese, Giju. (2008). Public-Private partnerships in South Africa National Parks: The rationale, benefits and lessons learnt. In A. Spenceley (Ed.), Responsible Tourism. Critical Issues for Conservation and Development (pp. 69-83). London; Sterling, VA: Earthscan.

\n\tNon-Government Organizations

\n\t* Johnston, Alison M. (2005). Is the Sacred for Sale? Tourism and Indigenous Peoples. London: Earthscan. Chapter 7: pp. 164-194. [Placed in e-reserves]

\n\tWood, M E. (2003). 'Ecotourism and the non-governmental sector. In T. Hamad, F. Swarts & A. Smart (Eds.), Culture of Responsibility and the Role of NGOs (pp. 149-156). St Paul: Paragon House. [Placed in e-reserves]

\n\tButcher, Jim. (2007). Ecotourism, NGOs and Development. New York: Routledge.

\n\tHalpenny, E A. (2003). NGOs as conservation agents: Achieving conservation through marine ecotourism. In B. Garrod & J. Wilson (Eds.), Marine Ecotourism. Issues and Experiences (pp. 107-121). Cleveland: Channel View Publications.

\n\tScheyvens, Regina. (2002). Tourism for Development. Empowering Communities. Harlow, England; New York: Prentice Hall. Chapter 12: pp. 210-232.

\n\t

\n\tWeek Five – 10 Feb 2015

\n\tCorporate Social Responsibility

\n\t* Foster, Robert. (2008). Coca-Globalization: Following Soft Drinks from New York to New Guinea. New York: Palgrave Macmillan. Chapter 5: pp. 149-186. [Placed in e-reserves]

\n\t* Coles, Tim, Fenclova, Emily, & Dinan, Claire. (2013). Tourism and corporate social responsibility: A critical review and research agenda. Tourism Management Perspectives, 6, 122-141. [Placed in e-reserves]

\n\tBlowfield, Michael. (2005). Corporate Social Responsibility: reinventing the meaning of development? International Affairs, 81(3), 515-524.

\n\tCarroll, Archie B. (1999). Corporate social responsibility: Evolution of a definitional construct. Business and Society, 38, 268-295.

\n\tHenderson, Joan C. (2007). Corporate social responsibility and tourism: Hotel companies in Phuket, Thailand, after the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Hospitality Management, 26, 228-239.

\n\tNicolau, Juan L. (2008). Corporate social responsibility. Worth-creating activities. Annals of Tourism Research, 35(4), 990-1006.

\n\tSadler, D. and S. Lloyd (2009). "Neo-liberalising corporate social responsibility: A political economy of corporate citizenship." Geoforum 40: 613-622.

\n\tEthical Consumption

\n\t* Barnett, Clive, Cloke, Paul, Clarke, Nick, & Malpass, Alice. (2011). Globalizing Responsibility. The Political Rationalities of Ethical Consumption. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. Chapter 1: pp 1-23. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\t*Mowforth, Martin, & Munt, Ian. (2009). Tourism and Sustainability: Development, Globalisation and New Tourism in the Third World. New York: Routledge. Chapter 5: pp 120-147. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\tCarrigan, Marylyn , Szmigin, Isabelle , & Wright, Joanne (2004). Shopping for a better world? An interpretive study of the potential for ethical consumption within the older market. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 21(6), 401 - 417.

\n\tClarke, N., et al. (2007). "Globalising the consumer: Doing politics in an ethical register." Political Geography 26: 231-249.

\n\tGoodwin, Harold, & Francis, Justin. (2003). Ethical and responsible tourism: Consumer trends in the UK. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 9(3), 271-284.
\n\t

\n\tWeek Six – 17 Feb 2015

\n\t‘Recipients’ of Care

\n\t* Sin, Harng Luh. (2010). Who are we responsible to? Locals’ tales of volunteer tourism. Geoforum, 41(6), 983-992.

\n\t*Mowforth, .M, C. Charlton and I. Hunt (2008). ‘Local politics, poverty and tourism: the micro level of responsibility’. In M. Mowforth et al, Tourism and Responsibility: Perspectives from Latin America and the Caribbean, Routledge, London, pp. 53-100. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\tGursoy, Dogan, Chi, Christina G, & Dyer, Pam. (2009). Locals' attitudes toward mass and alternative tourism: The case of sunshine coast, Australia. Journal of Travel Research, 49(3), 381-394.

\n\tHarrison, D. (2001). ‘Tourism and Less Developed Countries: Key Issues’. In D. Harrison (ed), Tourism and the Less Developed World: Issues and Case Studies, CABI Publishing, Oxon, pp. 23-46.

\n\t

\n\tRECESS WEEK (23-27 Feb 2015)

\n\t

\n\tPART THREE – EXPRESSIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN TOURISM

\n\tWeek Seven – 3 Mar 2015

\n\tEco or Nature-Conservation Tourism

\n\t* Akama, J.S. (2004). ‘Neocolonialism, dependency and external control of Africa’s tourism industry: a case study of wildlife safari tourism in Kenya’. In C.M. Hall and H. Tucker (eds), Tourism and Postcolonialism: Contested Discourses, Identities and Representations, Routledge, London, pp. 140-152. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\t* Cousins, J. A., et al. (2009). "'I've paid to observe lions, not map road!' - An emotional journey with conservation volunteers in South Africa." Geoforum 40(6): 1069-1080.

\n\tMunt, I. (1994). "Ecotourism or ego-tourism?" Race and Class 36(1): 49-60.

\n\tCarter, E. (2004). ‘Ecotourism: Theory and Practice’. In A. Lew, C.M. Hall, A.M. Williams (eds), A Companion to Tourism, Blackwell, (Ch 39), pp. 484-497.

\n\tLorimer, J., 2010. Elephants as companion species: the lively biogeographies of Asian elephant conservation in Sri Lanka. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers 35 (4), 491-506.

\n\tVolunteer Tourism and the ‘community’

\n\t* Mostafanezhad, Mary. (2013). The geography of compassion in volunteer tourism. Tourism Geographies, 15(2), 318-337.

\n\t* Sin, Harng Luh and Minca, Claudio (2014) Touring responsibility: the trouble with ‘going local’ in community-based tourism in Thailand. Geoforum, 51, 96-106.

\n\tScheyvens, Regina. (2002). Tourism for Development. Empowering Communities. Harlow, England; New York: Prentice Hall

\n\tLyons, K., et al. (2012). "Gap year volunteer tourism: Myths of Global Citizenship?" Annals of Tourism Research, 39(1): 361-378

\n\tWearing, S. (2001). Volunteer Tourism: Experience that makes a difference, CABI Publishing, Oxon, (Chs 1 & 5), pp. 1-21 & 85-111.
\n\t

\n\tWeek Eight – 10 Mar 2015
\n\tNo Assigned Readings

\n\t

\n\tPART FOUR – CONSULTATIONS AND STUDENT PRESENTATIONS

\n\tWeek Nine – 17 Mar 2015

\n\tAlternative Spaces of Responsibility in Tourism

\n\t* Henderson, J. (2006). Betting on Casino Tourism in Asia: Singapore’s Integrated Resorts. Tourism Review International, 10(3): 169-179.

\n\t* Whatmore, S. (2002). Hybrid Geographies: Natures Cultures Spaces. Sage Publications: London. Chapter 3: Embodying the Wild: Tales of becoming elephant, pp. 35-59. [ebook available in NUS library]

\n\t* Ballantyne, R., Packer, J., Hughes, K., & Dierking, L. (2007). Conservation learning in wildlife tourism settings: Lessons from research in zoos and aquariums. Environmental Education Research, 13(3), 367-383.

\n\tHenderson, J. (2012). Developing and regulating casinos: The case of Singapore. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 12(3): 139-146.

\n\tmoufakkir, O., & Timothy, D. (2014). Eyes on Casino Gaming in China: Residents' attitudes Toward Casino Gaming Development in Sanya City, A Pre-Casino Establishment Analysis. UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal, 18(1). Retrieved from http://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/grrj/vol18/iss1/4

\n\tHarrill, R., Uysal, M., Cardon, P. W., Vong, F. and Dioko, L. (2011), Resident attitudes towards gaming and tourism development in Macao: Growth machine theory as a context for identifying supporters and opponents. International Journal of Tourism Research, 13: 41–53.

\n\tMason, P. (2000). Zoo tourism: The need for more research. Journal of Sustainable Tourism, 8(4), 333-339.

\n\tTribe, A. (2004). Zoo tourism, in K. Higginbottom (ed), Wildlife tourism: Impacts, management and planning, Australia: Common Ground Publishing Pty Ltd, pp. 35-56.

\n\tSocial Tourism

\n\t* Minnaert, Lynn, Maitland, Robert, & Miller, Graham. (2009). Tourism and social policy: The value of social tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 36(2), 316-334.

\n\t* Haukeland, Jan Vidar. (1990). Non-travelers: The flip side of motivation. Annals of Tourism Research, 17(2), 172-184.

\n\tMcCabe, Scott. (2009). Who needs an holiday? Evaluating social tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 36(4), 667-688.

\n\tDiekmann, Anya, & McCabe, Scott. (2011). Systems of social tourism in the European Union: a critical review. Current Issues in Tourism, 14(5), 417-430.

\n\t

\n\tWeek Ten – 24 Mar 2015

\n\tNo Assigned Readings
\n\t

\n\tWeek Eleven – 31 Mar 2015

\n\tNo Assigned Readings
\n\t

\n\tWeek Twelve – 7 Apr 2015

\n\tNo Assigned Readings
\n\t

\n\tWeek Thirteen – 14 Apr 2015

\n\tNo Assigned Readings

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\n\t\tStudents will gain familiarity with selected sets of debates in the global cities literatures with a particular focus on work, labour market change and identity in the ‘global’ city.
\n\t\tStudents will develop research skills through the major research assignment.
\n\t\tStudents will advance their skills in written and oral communication through class presentations and assignments.
\n\t\tStudents will cultivate the ability to provide constructive feedback to their colleagues in a manner preparing them to take part in the academic peer review process.

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\nWeek 1- January 13: Overview meeting
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\nWeek 2- January 20: The Global Cities Hypothesis
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\nWeek 3- January 27: Contestations: Worlding Cities
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\nWeek 4- February 3: Gender, Work and the Post-Industrial City --> (Research Paper Proposal Due!!)
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\nWeek 5-February 10: Gender in Globalising Asian Cities
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\nWeek 6- Everyday City Life and Global Connections (NB: Different date and time: February 19, 3-5PM)
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\nRECESS WEEK February 24 –28
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\nWeek 7- March 3: New Migrant Divisions of Labour
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\nWeek 8- March 10: Cosmopolitanism and the Stranger
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\nWeek 9 - March 17: Global City Formation and Spatial Transformations
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\nWeek 10- March 24: Political Responsibility and Social Justice and the Global City
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\nWeek 11- March 31: Sustainable Cities- Global Garbage
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\n\tWeek 12- April 7: Peer Review Writing Clinic –Class dedicated to peer reviewing draft versions of final papers.
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\n\tWeek 13- April 14: Concluding discussion- Final examination review

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\nThis first session will be used to introduce the course structure and themes and to address various administrative and logistical details. In addition, there will be scope for students to help shape some of the themes to be tackled in the course based on their own research interests. We will discuss how this will work in this first session.
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\nBeyond dealing with logistics, we will also initiate a conversation about a relational conception of place. Any discussion of globalization and cities requires a nuanced interpretation of the relationship between the global and the local that is able to keep in tension the homogenizing and differentiating impulses of global connectivity. It is generally assumed that the local is subsumed by the global- that is, that economic globalisation is a force that homogenises place. Yet, one key argument of the global cities literature is that globalisation takes place in place, and that furthermore, cities are key nodes in the processes involved in globalisation. Before delving further into the global cities literatures, in this introductory seminar we will review how geographers think ‘relationally’ about cities through a discussion of Doreen Massey’s influential article, ‘A Global Sense of Place’.\n

\n\t\tMassey, Doreen. (1994 [1991]). A Global Sense of Place in Space, Place and Gender. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota. (Pp. 146-56.) [Available on IVLE]
\n\t\tMassey, Doreen. (2007). World City. Cambridge: Polity Press. (Preface and Introduction, pp. 1-25) [Available on IVLE]

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\nWeek 2 - The Global Cities Hypothesis (John Friedmann and Saskia Sassen)
\nThe ‘global cities hypothesis’ emerged in the 1980s, first introduced by Friedmann and Wolff (1982), and then further developed by Sassen (1991, 2001). Its chief concern was the emergence of a network of cities with strategic roles as sites of command and control of transnational business and finance. The rising significance of key producer services (finance, advertising, insurance and law) is also often used as a defining characteristic of global cities. In this week’s session we will introduce the concept of the ‘global city’.\n

\n\t\tAmen, M. Mark, Archer, Kevin, & Bosman, M. Martin. (2006). Thinking Through Global Cities. In M. M. Amen, K. Archer & M. M. Bosman (Eds.), Relocating Global Cities. From the Center to the Margins. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc. (pp. 1-22) [Available on IVLE]
\n\t\tBeaverstock, Jonathan V, Smith, Richard G, & Taylor, Peter J. (2006 [1996]). World-city Network: A New Metageography? In N. Brenner & R. Keil (Eds.), The Global Cities Reader. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge: pp. 96-103. [E-copy at NUS library]
\n\t\tFriedmann, John. (2006 [1986]). The World City Hypothesis. In N. Brenner & R. Keil (Eds.), The Global Cities Reader. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge: pp. 67-71. [E-copy at NUS library]
\n\t\tHill, Richard Child, & Kim, June Woo. (2000). Global Cities and Developmental States: New York, Tokyo and Seoul. Urban Studies, 37(12), 2167-2195.\n\t\t
- \n\t\t\t\tFriedmann, John. (2001). World cities revisited: a comment. Urban Studies, 38(13), 2535-2536.
- \n\t\t\t\tSassen, Saskia. (2001). Global cities and developmental states: how to derail what could be an interesting debate. Urban Studies, 38(13), 2537-2540.
- \n\t\t\t\tHill, R C, & Kim, J W. (2001). Response to Friedmann and Sassen. Urban Studies, 38(13), 2541-2542.
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\n\t\tSassen, Saskia. (2005). The Global City: Introducing a Concept. Brown Journal of World Affairs, XI(2), 27-43.

\nWeek 3- Contestations: Worlding Cities (Ananya Roy and Aihwa Ong, Jennifer Robinson)
\nThe emphasis on certain key urban centers as the major players in the new configuration of key sites of globalization has been challenged by scholars attending to cities in the Global South (Roy and Ong). This has lead to an argument that all cities should be considered ‘ordinary’ (Robinson). This week’s seminar will consider the argument that all cities are worthy of attention in an analysis of globalization.\n

\n\t\tOng, Aihwa. (2011). Worlding Cities, or the Art of Being Global. In A. Ong & A. Roy (Eds.), Worlding Cities. Asian Experiments and the Art of Being Global (pp. 1-27). Chichester: Blackwell. [E-copy at NUS library]
\n\t\tRobinson, Jennifer. (2006). Ordinary Cities. Between Modernity and Development. London and New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. (Chapter 4. World Cities, or a world of ordinary cities? Pp. 93-115)[Available on IVLE]
\n\t\tRoy, Ananya. (2011). Conclusion. Postcolonial Urbanism: Speed, Hysteria, Mass Dreams. In A. Ong & A. Roy (Eds.), Worlding Cities. Asian Experiments and the Art of Being Global (pp. 307-336). Chichester: Blackwell. [E-copy at NUS library]

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\nWeek 4 – Gender, Work and the De-Industrialising City (Linda McDowell)
\nAssociated with the idea that new information technologies and the globalization of financial flows has transformed cities has been a set of arguments about the transformation of work in industrialised cities, that is, the growth of flexibilised and precarious work and the decline of the conventional ‘nine-to-five’ employment with a single employer. In this week’s readings we engage with feminist geographer Linda McDowell’s critical perspective on the debates about the rise of the ‘new’ service economy and consider her argument for attention to the increased significance of interactive and embodied forms of work.\n

\n\t\tMcDowell, Linda. (2009). Working Bodies. Interactive Service Employment and Workplace Identities. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell. (Chapter 1, 2, 3) [E-copy at NUS library]

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\nWeek 5- Gender and Asian Globalising Cities
\nThis week’s session will explore how globalisation and the changing nature of employment are affecting gender social relations in Asian cities. In particular we examine how the meanings attributed to gendered identities are entangled in the economic integration process of a given context.\n

\n\t\tHickey, Maureen. (2013). ‘Itsara’ (Freedom) to Work?: Neoliberalization, Deregulation and Marginalized Male Labor in the Bangkok Taxi Business: Asia Research Institute. (http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/docs/wps/wps13_204.pdf)
\n\t\tHuang, Tsung-yi Michelle. (2013). New Mobile Women in South China. In L. Peake & M. Rieker (Eds.), Rethinking Feminist Interventions into the Urban. London & New York: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. (Pp. 68-89) [Available on IVLE]
\n\t\tSalaff, Janet. (2004). Singapore: forming the family for a world city. In J. Gugler (Ed.), World Cities Beyond the West. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (pp. 240-267) [Available on IVLE]
\n\t\tTai, Po-Fen. (2013). Gender Matters in Social Polarisation: Comparing Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei. Urban Studies, 50(6), 1148-1164
\n\t\tWright, Melissa. (2006). Disposable Women and Other Myths of Global Capitalism. New York and London: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. (Chapter 2: Disposable Daughters and Factory Fathers, pp. 23-44) [Available on IVLE]
\n\t\tYeoh, Brenda, Huang, Shirlena, & Willis, Katie. (2000). Global cities, transnational flows and gender dimensions: the view from Singapore. Tijdschrift voor economische en sociale geografie, 91(2), 147-158.

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\nWeek 6- Everyday Life and Globally Interconnected Cities (Guest Seminar with Abdoumaliq Simone)\n

\n\t\tSimone, Abdoumaliq (2010) City Life from Jakarta to Dakar. New York and London: Routlege Taylor and Francis Group.
\n\t\tSimone, Abdoumaliq, (2001), "On the worlding of African cities", African Studies Review 44(2): 15-41.

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\nWeek 7- The New Migrant Divisions of Labour and Globalising Cities
\nIn this week’s session we attend to the work of scholars who have centred migration in their interpretation of global city formation.\n

\n\t\tAnderson, B, (2010), “Migration, Immigration Controls and the Fashioning of Precarious Workers", Work, Employment and Society, 24(2): 300-17.
\n\t\tBuckley, Michelle. (2012). From Kerala to Dubai and back again: Construction migrants and the global economic crisis. Geoforum, 43(2), 250-259.
\n\t\tMay, Jon, WIlls, Jane, Datta, Kavita, Evans, Yara, Herbert, Joanna, & McIlwaine, Cathy. (2007). Keeping London working: global cities, the British state and London's new migrant division of labour. Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, 32(2), 151-167.
\n\t\tSamers, Michael. (2006 [2002]). Immigration and the Global City Hypothesis: Towards an Alternative Research Agenda. In N. Brenner & R. Keil (Eds.), The Global Cities Reader (pp. 384-391). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge. [E-copy at NUS library]
\n\t\tYeoh, Brenda. (2006). Cosmopolitanism and its Exclusions in Singapore. In Y.-S. Lee & B. Yeoh (Eds.), Globalisation and the Politics of Forgetting Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. (pp. 137-151).

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\nWeek 8- Cosmopolitanism and the Stranger
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\n\t\t\tAhmed, Sarah. (2000). Strange encounters : embodied others in post-coloniality. London: Routledge. (Introduction, section on "stranger Danger" in chapter 1, and Chapter 2.)

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\n\t\t\tHall, Stuart. (2006). Cosmopolitan Promises, Multicultural Realities. In R. Scholar (Ed.), Divided Cities. Oxford: Oxford University Press. (pp. 20-55)

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\n\t\t\tKeil, Roger, & Ali, Harris. (2006). Multiculturalism, Racism and Infectious Disease in the Global City: The Experience of the 2003 SARS Outbreak in Toronto. TOPIA. Canadian Journal of Cultural Studies(16).

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\nWeek 9 - Global City Formation and Spatial Transformations \n

\n\t\tKing, Anthony. (2004). Spaces of Global Cultures: Architecture, Urbanism, Identity. London and New York: Routledge. (Chapter 1: Worlds in the City: From Wonders of Modern Design to Weapons of Mass Destruction, p. 3-22)

\n\t\tMarcuse, Peter, & Kempen, Ronald van. (1999). Globalizing Cities: A New Spatial Order? : Wiley-Blackwell. (Introduction and the conclusion). Available as an E-book.

\nWeek 10- Political Responsibility and Social Justice and the Global City
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\n\t\tBrenner, N., Madden, D. J., & Wachsmuth, D. (2011). Assemblage urbanism and the challenges of critical urban theory. City, 15(2), 225-240.

\n\t\tMarcuse, P. (2009). From critical urban theory to the right to the city. City, 13(2-3), 185-197.

\n\t\tUitermark, J., Nicholls, W., & Loopmans, M. (2012). Cities and social movements: theorizing beyond the right to the city. Environment and Planning A, 44(11), 2546-2554.

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\nWeek 11- Sustainable Cities- Global Garbage\n

\n\t\tMyers, G. A. (2005). Disposable cities: Garbage, governance and sustainable development in urban Africa. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. (Chapters 1-3. Page 1 to 69). (Chapter 2 is optional but highly recommended!)

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\nWeek 12- Peer review session (No Readings)
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\n\t\t\tWeeks 2-3: Everyday Geographies: Space-time, movement, rhythm (Lefebvre, Latour, Simmel, de Certeau, Horton and Kraftl)
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\n\tLecture and Lab Venue: GIS Lab (AS2-03-13)

\n\tTime: Wednesday 2:00 - 5:00 pm (for both the Lecture and Lab)
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\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t

\n\t\t\t\t\tWk	\n\t\t\t\t\tDate	\n\t\t\t\t\tLecture Topics	\n\t\t\t\t\tLabs
\n\t\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t\t14 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction to the Module and GIS	\n\t\t\t\t\tLab1: Introduction to ArcGIS and GIS Resources
\n\t\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t\t21 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tUnderstanding Geographic Data and Geocoding	\n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment1
\n\t\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t\t28 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t\tGIS Data Model: Vector Data Model	\n\t\t\t\t\tLab2: Spatial Data Development
\n\t\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t\t4 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tGIS Data Model: Raster Data Model	\n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment2
\n\t\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t\t11 Feb	\n\t\t\t\t\tSpatial Representation	\n\t\t\t\t\tLab3: Geo-Visualization
\n\t\t\t\t\t6	\n\t\t\t\t\t16 Feb (Monday)	\n\t\t\t\t\tMap Projection and GIS Data Collection	\n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment3
\n\t\t\t\t\tR	\n\t\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\tNo class (Recess Week)	\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t7	\n\t\t\t\t\t4 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tSpatial Analysis: Raster Data	\n\t\t\t\t\tLab4: Minimal Cost Path
\n\t\t\t\t\t8	\n\t\t\t\t\t11 Mar \n\t\t\t\t\t(E-Learning)	\n\t\t\t\t\tSpatial Analysis: Vector Data	\n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment4
\n\t\t\t\t\t9	\n\t\t\t\t\t18 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tApplications of GIS to Planning and Environmental Issues	\n\t\t\t\t\tLab5: Network and 3D Analysis
\n\t\t\t\t\t10	\n\t\t\t\t\t25 Mar	\n\t\t\t\t\tApplications of GIS to Social Sciences and Humanities	\n\t\t\t\t\tAssignment5
\n\t\t\t\t\t11	\n\t\t\t\t\t1 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tNo class (Working on the Final Project)	\n\t\t\t\t\tQ&A
\n\t\t\t\t\t12	\n\t\t\t\t\t8 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tNo class (Working on the Final Project)	\n\t\t\t\t\tQ&A
\n\t\t\t\t\t13	\n\t\t\t\t\t15 Apr	\n\t\t\t\t\tFinal Project Presentation	\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t

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\n\t\tThe “Participation” assessment task is worth 10%, and will be based on level of attendance and contribution to discussions in class.
\n\t\tThe “Laboratories” assessment tasks will comprise five lab exercises and possible assignments, each is worth 10%.
\n\t\tThe “Others” assessment task is an individual final project, worth 40%. Students are expected to work individually to carry out a GIS application project to an area of the student’s research interest. The assessment comprises the proposal (5%), presentation (5%) and a report (30%).

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\nWorkload Components : A-B-C-D-E
\nA: no. of lecture hours per week
\nB: no. of tutorial hours per week
\nC: no. of lab hours per week
\nD: no. of hours for projects, assignments, fieldwork etc per week
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\n\t\tChang, K.-T. (2013). Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (7^th Edition): McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math.
\n\t\tLongley P. A., Goodchild M. F., Maquire D. J., Rhind D. W. (2010). Geographic Information Systems & Science (3^rd Edition). Toronto: John Wiley and Sons.
\n\t\tFisher M., Getis A. (2009). Handbook of Applied Spatial Analysis: Software Tools, Methods, and Applications. London, UK: Springer.

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\n\t\tBottero M., Comino E., Duriavig M., Ferretti V., Pomarico S. (2013). The application of a Multicriteria Spatial Decision Support System (MCSDSS) for the assessment of biodiversity conservation in the Province of Varese (Italy). Land Use Policy, 30, 730–738.
\n\t\tElwood S., Goodchild M. F., Sui Z. (2012). Researching volunteered geographic information: Spatial data, geographic research, and new social practice. Annals of the Association of American Geographers, 102, 571-590.
\n\t\tGoodchild, M. F., & Janelle, D. G. (2004). Thinking spatially in the social sciences. Spatially integrated social science, 3-22.
\n\t\tMcLain R., Poe M., Biedenweg K., Cerveny L., Besser D., Blahna D. (2013). Making sense of human ecology mapping: An overview of approaches to integrating socio-spatial data into environmental planning. Human Ecology, 41, 651-665.
\n\t\tNemec K. T., Raudsepp-Hearne C. (2013). The use of geographic information systems to map and assess ecosystem services. Biodiversity and Conservation, 22,1-15.
\n\t\tRamsey K. (2009). GIS, modeling, and politics: On the tensions of collaborative decision support. Journal of Environmental Management, 90, 1972-1980.
\n\t\tRodriguez I., Montoya I., Sanchez M. J., Carreño F. (2009). Geographic information systems applied to integrated coastal zone management. Geomorphology, 107, 100-105.
\n\t\tSherrouse B. C., Clement J. M., Semmens D. J. (2011). A GIS application for assessing, mapping, and quantifying the social values of ecosystem services. Applied Geography, 31, 748–760
\n\t\tSui D., Goodchild M. (2011). The convergence of GIS and social media: challenges for GIScience. International Journal of Geographical Information Science, 25, 1737-1748.

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\r\nBy the completion of the module, students should have a clear idea of how to frame a project, phrase research questions or hypotheses, and provide a theoretical or conceptual scaffold to their work. In addition, the ethical implications and methodological needs of their research will be made clear. (The module is not, however, a methods course.)","Order":1},{"ID":"4e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Schedule","Description":"

\r\n\tSessions will be held on Mondays from 2.00-5.00 in the Geography Meeting Room

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\r\n\t\t\t\tSchedule of sessions
\r\n\t\t\t\tWeek	\r\n\t\t\t\tDate	\r\n\t\t\t\tTitle	\r\n\t\t\t\tStaff
\r\n\t\t\t\tPART I: HARDWARE
\r\n\t\t\t\t1	\r\n\t\t\t\t12 January	\r\n\t\t\t\tIntroducing the module and ‘the MA’ and ‘the PhD’	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\t2	\r\n\t\t\t\t19 January	\r\n\t\t\t\tFirst steps…How to make sure you finish (in reasonable time)	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\tPART II: SOFTWARE
\r\n\t\t\t\t3	\r\n\t\t\t\t26 January	\r\n\t\t\t\tFraming a research project – learning from others	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\t4	\r\n\t\t\t\t2 February	\r\n\t\t\t\tFraming your research project	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\t5	\r\n\t\t\t\t9 February	\r\n\t\t\t\tSelecting your methods and putting them into practice	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\tPART III: OVER TO YOU…THE GRADUATE WORKSHOP
\r\n\t\t\t\t6	\r\n\t\t\t\t16 February	\r\n\t\t\t\tPreparing a proposal	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\tRecess week
\r\n\t\t\t\t7	\r\n\t\t\t\t2 March	\r\n\t\t\t\tTranslating a proposal into a presentation	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\t8	\r\n\t\t\t\t9 March	\r\n\t\t\t\tE-learning [no session]	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t9	\r\n\t\t\t\t16 March	\r\n\t\t\t\tPublishing – where, how, why?	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\t10	\r\n\t\t\t\t23 March	\r\n\t\t\t\tReflections from those who have made the grade	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR
\r\n\t\t\t\t11	\r\n\t\t\t\t30 March	\r\n\t\t\t\t[preparation for Graduate workshop]	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t12	\r\n\t\t\t\t6 April	\r\n\t\t\t\t[preparation for Graduate workshop]	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t13	\r\n\t\t\t\t13 April	\r\n\t\t\t\t[preparation for Graduate workshop]	\r\n\t\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t	\r\n\t\t\t\tApril/May (TBC)	\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Graduate workshop (day long, with lunch)	\r\n\t\t\t\tJR (chair), staff and students

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\r\n\tCourse structure
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\r\n\tThe module falls into three main sections. The first section is about the mechanics and structures of undertaking a PhD or Masters in the Geography Department at NUS – the practical things that you need to know. The second part covers the stages involved in completing a PhD or Masters: identifying a topic, selecting a methodology and putting it into practice (in the field), analysis of data, and writing up. The final part of the module is student-led, with students presenting their ideas to a day-long Graduate Workshop in April or May, which will be attended by staff as well as students. Students will set out and justify their topic and its significance, its articulation conceptually and empirically, and the site and methods that have been selected for its exploration or testing.
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\r\n\tThe Graduate Workshop
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\r\n\tThe Graduate workshop will be a critical and intense engagement with each student’s proposed project. Staff as well as students will be present, with around 20-30 minutes allocated to each student, 10-15 minutes for presentation and 10-15 minutes for Q&A. Written feedback will be provided on each student’s presentation, their proposal, and how they dealt with any questions asked.
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\r\n\tIn their allocated time for presentation, students should cover: (i) their topic, aims and objectives, and its importance; (ii) the research questions or hypotheses that will guide the research; (iii) their theoretical or conceptual framing; (iv) the data or information they need to answer or illuminate their research questions; (v) the proposed research site (if appropriate); and (vi) the methods they have chosen to collect this data/information.
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\r\n\tPreparation for Graduate workshop
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\r\n\tBreakdown of the assessment
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\r\n\tThe module will be assessed on the basis of three elements: a module essay; your presentation in the seminar; and a group mark for the workshop preparation and organisation. There is no examination:
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\r\n\t\tAn essay, set before the Recess to be submitted electronically to Pauline Lee (geoleepl@nus.edu.sg) by 17.00 on 13^th March 2015 (individual, 40%)
\r\n\t\tAn evaluation of each student’s presentation at the Graduate Workshop (individual, 40%)
\r\n\t\tAn evaluation of the workshop preparation, organization and delivery (group, 20%)

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A: no. of lecture hours per week \r\n
B: no. of tutorial hours per week \r\n
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\n\t\tTo introduce you to Geopolitics - we will examine the practical geopolitics of inter-state relations as well as the popular geopolitics of multi-media
\n\t\tThe course has three key components - 1. Nations, States, Territories (where we focus on conflicting ideas of nationhood and examine why territory is central to many conflicts) 2. Geopolitics of War and Peace (we will focus on the Cold War era and also on current events in the Middle East) 3. Geopolitics of the Environment (we shall focus on Climate Change and Polar Geopolitics)
\n\t\tThis is a GEM module so the key expectation I have of students is that you engage and enjoy the module!!!

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\nLECTURE SCHEDULE 2015
\n16 JAN:            Geopolitics: Mapping, Writing & Thinking about Power & Space
\n23 JAN:            Geopolitics: Nations, Territories & Boundaries
\n30 JAN:            Geopolitics: The Territorial Politics of Israel & Palestine
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\n13 MAR:          Geopolitics of Genocide and Remembrance
\n20 MAR:          Geopolitics, Refugees and Conflict Resolution
\n27 MAR:          Geopolitics of Social Media, Terrorism and Security
\n03 APR:           Good Friday (no lecture)
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\n17 APR:           Critical Geopolitics & Peace-Building
\n
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\n\t\t\t\t(i)	\n\t\t\t\tIndividual Class Response:	\n\t\t\t\t20%
\n\t\t\t\t(ii)	\n\t\t\t\tGeopolitics Image Essay:	\n\t\t\t\t20%
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCA TOTAL	\n\t\t\t\t40%
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tFinal Examination:	\n\t\t\t\t60%

\n\t
\n\t
\n\tFINAL EXAM is Closed Book. SIX Questions. Three Answers (one of which is Compulsory and candidates choose to answer two out of the remaining six questions)
\n\t
\n\tDuration of exam/tests: 2-hour examination [60%]
\n\t
\n\tThere are 2 individual assignments for this module. They are as follows:
\n\t
\n\t1.) CLASS RESPONSE (20%):
\n\t
\n\tA CLASS REPONSE may be written for one lecture from 26 Jan until penultimate class in April 2015. Thus, each of you must submit one Class Response between these dates. The deadline for a lecture given on say Friday 16 February would be by 1 pm the following Friday 23 January, and so on for each Friday lecture afterwards. You have one week to complete your Class Response in.
\n\t
\n\tDelivery: Class Responses should be sent by email to Dr Carl (geocerg@nus.edu.sg) & Felix (felix.mallin@nus.edu.sg) and via the Class Response Assignment Workbin (Class Responses).
\n\t
\n\tThe class response should be uploaded and mailed in PDF format and strictly named accordingly: [Full Name Student ID] <- without the brackets. Please state your full name and student number on the first page as well.
\n\t
\n\tA Class Response should provide a concise synopsis of the lecture, plus an analysis (12 point text and 1.5 spacing) of any of the major themes or concepts raised in the lecture itself. You may develop these themes or concepts based on the actual examples given in the lecture, or utilize relevant examples drawn from other materials. If highly relevant, you may add an illustration or figure as part of your submission on an additional page.
\n\t
\n\tEach Class Response should have a short list of key references (drawn from consulted articles or online materials). You are also permitted to use up to 3 illustrations (maps, images, cartoons, if relevant to the text). Maps, tables, images that underpin your argument require appropriate captions.
\n\tTotal text pages – five, excluding select references (compulsory, at least two) plus any illustrations (which are not compulsory).
\n\t
\n\tTHERE IS NO ONE CORRECT FORMULA FOR A CLASS RESPONSE, but note the following information:
\n\t
\n\tAssessment of your Class Responses will be based upon:
\n\t1.   Understanding of the lecture, key themes and concepts.
\n\t
\n\t2.   Your ability to raise critical and important issues that directly relate to the lecture and to Geopolitics
\n\t
\n\t3.   Your ability to write concisely and coherently utilizing materials accessed from Additional to the lecture sources.
\n\t
\n\t4.   Your understanding of the relevant readings or online sources.
\n\t
\n\t5.   Relevant expression of your own arguments or ideas that relate to the subject
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t
\n\t2.) Geopolitical Image Essay (20%):
\n\t
\n\tDEADLINE: Friday 20th March, 2015
\n\t
\n\tPlease choose TWO of the following themes:
\n\t
\n\t·         Geopolitical Maps and Propaganda
\n\t·         Cold War Geopolitics
\n\t·         Contested Territories
\n\t·         Borderlands
\n\t·         Border Walls
\n\t·         Ethnic Conflicts
\n\t·         Refugees
\n\t·         Mekong River Geopolitics
\n\t·         Arctic Geopolitics
\n\t·         War on Terror
\n\t·         Peace-making and peace-building
\n\t
\n\tBased on the TWO chosen themes you are to select from online and/or other media, two distinct images (maps or cartoons are also acceptable) that relate specifically to each of your themes. So for example, you choose 2 images for environmental geopolitics and 2 images for Border Walls.
\n\t
\n\tFor each map, image or cartoon you are to write up to 300 words (1200 words total) saying why it is relevant to geopolitics and to a particular part of the module. You should also provide your own interpretation of the illustration.
\n\t
\n\tFor each image there should be a caption and a reference to the source material, website, newspaper or other media you obtained it from.
\n\t
\n\tFinally, you should write a short discussion of up to 300 words that draws upon all your chosen figures.
\n\t
\n\tTotal word limit (excluding references) is a maximum 1500 words (include a word count).
\n\t
\n\tAssessment criteria:
\n\t
\n\t1.   Geopolitics knowledge expressed;
\n\t2.   Selections made and relevance of these to the module themes;
\n\t3.   Ability to: (a) select relevant material, (b) critical analyses of these, (c) to contextualize them with regards to the key concepts discussed in the class.
\n\t
\n\tPlease submit a softcopy online in the IVLE Assignment Bin, and separately a hardcopy of your essay in the Lecture on FRIDAY 20 MARCH. A simple/double staple in the upper left-hand corner of your paper should suffice.
\n\tHard copies may as well be delivered to Dr. Grundy-Warr’s personal mail box in Geography, Level 3, AS2, FASS.
\n\t
\n\tThe Essay should be uploaded in PDF format and strictly named accordingly: [Full Name Student ID] <- without the brackets.

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\n\t

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\n\tTy Constant

\n\t Office Phone: 6516-3362 email: tyconstant@nus.edu.sg

\n\t Schedule for Semester 2, 2014/2015

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\nInstructors:
\nTy Constant 6516-3362       tyconstant@nus.edu.sg   Office: Studio 10, 3^rdFloor
\nDr. Thomas Manhart              9645-2567       thomasmanhart@art-y-fakt.de
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\nRequired Text: Reading will be assigned from handouts given in class (IVLE Workbin) or from books available in the NUS library.
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\nMeeting times and locations
\nLecture   : Tuesday from 1500 to 1700 hrs weekly in MUS/Seminar Room 8 (1^stFloor)
\nTutorial   : Tuesday from 1200 to 1400 hrs weekly
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\nCourse description
\nThis course is intended to provide a broad cross-cultural introduction to diverse musics of the contemporary world. The lectures, demonstrations, reading, listening, and concert attendance will provide an introduction to world music in contemporary life—to the elements of humanly organized sound phenomena, which we call "music," on a global scale.
\nYou will be exposed to a variety of experiences and will find that they represent an enormous ac cumulated wealth of human experience and possibilities for your listening pleasure and artistic growth. If you follow the expectations of the course diligently, by the end of the semester you will definitely have expanded your sensitivity to music, your capacity to enjoy a wider variety of music, and your insights into the means and motivations which human beings have developed in proliferating an intriguing variety of musical styles over thousands of years of experimentation.
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\nModes of Assessment
\nThe structure of the lectures will include group discussion and presentations. The NUS Wiki will be used to have ongoing discussions of the topics presented. You will be expected to participate in these discussions both online as well as in class. There will be guest lecturers and performers visiting the class to demonstrate many of the various styles of music covered in the course. A hands-on approach is a unique and rewarding way to learn about music, therefore students will be able to play much of the music. Students will also have assigned listening from recordings to familiarize themselves with the various new textures and sounds from many non-western cultures.
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\nConcert Reports (2 concerts) 30%    (15% each)
\nParticipation and in-class assessment (including Wiki)          50%
\nQuizzes 20%
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\nWeekly Outline
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\n13 Jan Week 1 Introduction: Music – Features and Functions from a Global Perspective
\nDiscuss class management/wiki. Allow students to create lecture groups.
\nWiki assignment is to create and join group page. Create individual page and briefly talk about personal musical history. Keep Journal of tutorial experiences on Individual page.
\nAssign reading Universals of Music
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\n20 Jan Week 2 Fundamental Musical Concepts
\nFollow up – Provide recordings that they students analyze (individual page)
\nGroup activity – warm up exercises demonstrating musical concepts in the Lobby
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\n27 Jan Week 3   Social Music Making (Video clips of performance settings) - Group Wiki assignment – How am I involved in music making? Assign reading Aural versus Written
\n*Quiz 1
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\n3 Feb Week 4 Aural and Written Music Practices
\nIn class written transcription individual. Wiki group discussion question about aural vs. written
\nAssign reading Bruno Nettl Ethnomusicology
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\n10 Feb Week 5 Ethnomusicology: Development, Content, and Methods of the Subject
\nIndividual wiki assignment: find an example of music that you think is decontextualized and discuss how it is so
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\n17 Feb Week 6 Political Dimensions to Music Making – Court Music
\nIndividual wiki assignment - Discuss the concept of patronage today and how you think it may influence the arts you know.
\nAssign Reading Correspondences between Wilhelm Furtwängler and Joseph Goebbels about Art and the State
\n*Concert Review 1 due *Quiz 2
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\nBreak Week
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\n3 March Week 7 Political Dimensions to Music Making - Patriotism and Protest
\nAssign Reading Bartok in Turkey
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\n10 March Week 8 Folk Music Traditions
\nAssign Music of the Major Religions Presentation topics 15 Minutes 4 Groups (Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism)
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\n17 March Week 9 Music’s Role in Ritual and Religion (Online Lecture)
\n*Quiz 3
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\n24 March Week 10 Religion Presentation by Student Lecture Groups
\nAssign reading Edward T. Hall Beyond Culture
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\n31 March Week 11 Colonialism
\n*Assign lecture groups a country where the music was affected by colonialism/present in week 13
\n15 Minutes 4 Groups (Philippines, Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Brazil, India, United States, Singapore, Spain, Indonesia)
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\n7 April Week 12    Media and Making Music Personal/ How is technology changing the way we consume and participate in the Arts?
\nGroup discussion on wiki – ways technology impacts your own musical experiences
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\n14 April Week 13 colonialism presentations
\nIndividual Wiki – Discuss your experience with the hands on tutorial
\n*Concert Review 2 due/ *Quiz 4
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\nThe NUS Wiki 
\nA large part of this course will involve use of the NUS Wiki. Students will be given topics for both group discussions, sometimes resulting in class presentations, as well as thoughts for individual reflection. You will be expected to create and maintain your own private page that will be viewed by the instructors as part of your ongoing CA. Given the nature of the Wiki as a multimedia tool, students are encouraged to make use of providing links to any number of resources found on their own to support their learning, as well as providing attachments in the form of photos and/or audio examples.  Another option could be a video journal as opposed to a standard typed one. Your page can be customized to suite you so long as the instructor can easily access the materials posted there.  
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\nConcert Report Guidelines 
\nDuring the semester you will be required to attend two concerts of your choice and write a concert report about your experiences. Nearly any type of concert may be appropriate so long as it is a live performance. You are encouraged to use this opportunity to attend concerts presenting musical styles you may not have been exposed to before.
\nWe will post any concert suggestions on the IVLE as they become available. If you know of an up coming concert, please share it with us! The Internet is an ideal source to find concerts. For example check the NUS website for on campus events or the Esplande website for their concert schedule.
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\nDue to the uncertain nature of performances, you may not want to put off attending a concert till the last minute as their may not be a concert to see the week before the report is due. If you have any questions about whether or not a concert is appropriate, feel free to ask the instructors.
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\nConcert reports must be typed double spaced using a normal 12-point font and no more than two or three pages. Please do not adjust the margins to make the paper appear longer. Try to write the report very soon after the event so that the experience is still fresh in your mind.  You may also submit the report at any time before the due date. Reports are to be submitted directly to your personal wiki page (NOT your lecture group page), either directly onto the page, as an attachment, or even as a link to another format so long as I don't have to make any new accounts. Reports are due by the lecture on week six and thirteen at the beginning of class. Late assignments will not be accepted.
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\nPoints you may want to consider for your report:
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\nThe Audience 
\nBoth the musicians and the audience share the concert event, including the music itself. There are many types of audiences and concert settings, but one of the main distinctions is whether or not the audience is separate from the performers. Audiences tend to take their cues from particular contexts; their reactions are defined by the nature of the occasion. Those who stray from the approved audience behavior soon learn what appropriate behavior is. It is suggested that as an audience member, you pay close attention to the cues given by the others in attendance and model your behavior accordingly. You should ask yourself questions like: Who are the people in the audience with you? What age groups are there? How many people are there? Can you tell where they are from? Can you chat with some of them to find out why they are there?
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\nYour Personal Experience 
\nBasically try to verbalize your reactions to the performance in an honest way. You may have loved it or hated it, found it exciting or dull–whatever. Do keep in mind that your personal feelings about the music really only have an effect on you. The music and the performance really are not concerned with your opinion. Each individual in the class will have different preferences, and that is as it should be. One of the goals of the course is to expose you to perhaps new musical experiences. Keep your mind open and hopefully you can find interesting ideas both about the music and the culture that produces it.
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\nSpecific Musical Observations 
\nThis is an opportunity for you to apply some of the basic musical concepts we will discuss in the course to your real life experiences. Try to articulate some of these ideas that might be applicable, such as style, timbre, dynamics, tempo, rhythm, and melody, etc. If you need to, you may want to take notes during the performance. It is always incredibly valuable if possible to actually speak briefly with the performers so you can get first hand information about many aspects of the performance. People are generally very happy to discuss what they do with others. You may also attach any program or printed materials from the concert to the report. If photos are allowed they are always a welcome addition.
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\nTutorials
\nThe tutorials are a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in music making from a variety of different cultures. You will have four different types of music: Sundanese gamelan, Balinese gamelan, African music, and South Indian music. You will meet with each of these groups three times in the semester. We will organize you into groups of 15 students, each group rotating through the different ensembles. Please use the tutorial group you are assigned to here in the IVLE and not the one on the CORS system, although you still need to register on the CORS, but do not worry with the group there as it will not be used.
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\nGroup 3: African music (YST, 1^st floor, Recital Studio)
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\nWelcome to the IVLE site of GEK1055 The Theatre Experience. My name is Dr Graham Wolfe, and I am the Lecturer for this module.
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\nGEK1055 is aimed at anyone, regardless of experience, who is looking for an arts-related GE elective that is wide-ranging, stimulating and fun. If you have little or no experience of theatre-going, the module should give you some insight into why it remains such a vital artform, as well as a firm grounding in theatre appreciation that will serve you well long after the module is over. If you have already seen or made theatre, you should find the module's take on the fundamentals of the form a refreshing and provocative basis for deeper understanding and further study.
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\nThe Theatre Experience reflects some of the latest theatre practices, and the most dynamic ideas in the field of theatre studies. These will be outlined in the syllabus (when posted). However, please note that, since my intention is to be responsive to the needs and expectations of students, some details may still be subject to change.
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\nIf you have any queries about the module, feel free to contact me at graham.wolfe@nus.edu.sg.
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\nLastly, please note that GEK1055 is based on understanding theatre by watching it. If you are also interested in doing theatre, you may want to consider GEM1003/TS1101 Introduction to Theatre and Drama. Theatre Studies students, please note that this module is not cross-listed. That means that it cannot count towards your TS modular requirements, but can be counted towards your GE requirements.
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\nTheatre is an ancient art form that enjoys continuing popularity in many modern societies, including Singapore. Why is this? And what can it tell us about both the distinctiveness of the theatre experience, and the place and times we live in? To answer these questions, this module, which requires no prior knowledge of theatre, starts with the spectator’s experience and works outwards.
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\n• We try to identify theatre’s unique qualities
\n• We explore how to analyse those qualities
\n• We consider how theatricality and performance extend beyond particular theatre buildings and into other aspects of our lives
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\nLectures and tutorial discussions will draw on plays, critical writings and theatre performances.
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\n• Awareness of a range of theatre styles, and their defining features.
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\n• A working knowledge of basic theatre terminology, as it relates to the component parts of the theatre building, and of plays and other theatrical events.
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\n• Familiarity with relevant critical terms, and the ability to use them appropriately in order to analyse and assess theatrical performances.
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\n• Ability to compare and contrast different kinds of performances, and to support arguments with reference to relevant secondary sources, and selected critical theories.
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\n• Confidence in discussing and debating the inherently diverse features of creative activities, and the inherently ambiguous qualities of artistic events.
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\n• A TWO HOUR LECTURE every week
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\n• A TWO HOUR GROUP TUTORIAL every other odd week (tutorials begin in Week 3)
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\n• Students will be expected to attend the theatre at least once over the course of the module
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\nWeek 1
\nJan 14 Lecture: Introduction
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\nWeek 2
\nJan 21 Lecture: Theatre’s Spaces
\nReading:
\n1. Wilson, The Theatre Experience, 305-325 (“The Audience Views the Stage: Theatre Spaces)
\n2. Knowles, Reading the Material Theatre, 62-77
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\nWeek 3
\nJan 26-28 Tutorial #1
\nJan 28 Lecture: Theatre’s Signs, Bodies, and Circuits
\nReading:
\n1. Wilson, The Theatre Experience, 24-32 (“The Audience”)
\n     Directed Reading:
\n     2. Esslin, The Field of Drama 13-21, 43-48 (“Introduction” and “The Signs of Drama: Icon, Index, Symbol”)
\n     3. Fischer-Lichte, The Routledge Introduction to Theatre and Performance Studies, 18-38 (“The Concept of Performance”)
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\nWeek 4
\nFeb 4 Lecture: Analyzing Plays
\nReading:
\n1. Pickering, Studying Modern Drama, 20-32 (“What Can I Achieve in a First Reading?”)
\n2. Anton Chekhov’s The Bear and A Marriage Proposal. Available online:
\nhttp://www.theatrehistory.com/plays/boor.html
\nhttp://englishbusselman.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/8/2/13827069/a_marriage_proposal_-_chekhov.pdf
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\nWeek 5
\nFeb 9-11 Tutorial #2
\nFeb 11 Lecture: Tragic (and Cruel, and Catastrophic) Theatres
\n* Quiz #1
\nReading:
\n1. Wilson, The Theatre Experience, 163-170 (“Tragedy”)
\n2. Synopsis of Euripides’ Medea:
\n- http://www.theatrehistory.com/ancient/bates018.html
\n3. Segments from Medea: lines 1-409 (“Prologue”, “Parados”, “Episode 1”):
\n- http://www.stoa.org/diotima/anthology/EuripidesMedeaLuschnig.pdf
\n     Directed Reading:
\n     4. Rabinowitz, Greek Tragedy, 180-198 (“Epilogue: Modern Performances”)
\n     5. Smethurst, “Ninagawa’s Production of Euripides’ Medea”, 1-34
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\nWeek 6
\nFeb 18 Lecture: Absurd, Fantastical, Metatheatrical Theatres
\nReading:
\n1. Ionesco’s The Lesson, 549-575.
\n    Directed Reading:
\n     2. Hornby, Drama, Metadrama and Perception, 31-48 (“The Play within the Play”)
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\nRecess Break: Feb 23-27
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\nWeek 7
\nMar 2-4 Tutorial #3
\nMar 4 Lecture: Theatre, Trauma, Remembrance
\nReading:
\n1. Kuo Pao Kun’s The Spirits Play
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\nWeek 8 * E-learning Week
\nMar 11 Lecture (see online material/activity): Site-specific Theatres
\nViewing: Clare Bayley's The Container, and interviews with Debra Hauer and Tom Wright
\n                 • These are available through the NUS library system on Digital Theatre Plus: http://linc.nus.edu.sg/record=b3430308
\nDirected Reading: Rae, “At Large in a Small Town: Theatrical and Civil Space in the Works of The Necessary Stage”, 107-122.
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\nWeek 9
\nMar 16-18 Tutorial #4
\n* Project Presentations begin
\nMar 18 Lecture: Theatres of Gender and Sexuality
\n* Quiz #2
\nDirected Reading:
\n1. Magnan, “Theatre and Gender” , 106-114.
\n2. Lim, “Queering Singapore”, 10-24.
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\nWeek 10
\nMar 25 Lecture: Musical Theatre
\nReading:
\n1. Sternfeld, The Megamusical, 1-7.
\n2. Savran, “Toward a Historiography of the Popular”, 211-17.
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\nWeek 11
\nMar 30-Apr 1Tutorial #5 * Project Presentations continue
\nApr 1 Lecture: Political Theatres
\nReading:
\n1. “Dissatisfaction/Emancipation: A Conversation with Loo Zihan”, by Chelsea Chua
\n     • This brief interview is available in the IVLE workbin.
\n2. Browse the following links:
\n     • Singapunk at the Substation: http://www.substation.org/event/singapunk-biennale/
\n     • Tan Pin Pin’s To Singapore With Love: http://www.tosingaporewithlove.com
\n     • Chronology of Joseph Ng’s performance at Fifth Passage event, 1992: http://biotechnics.org/Chronology%20of%20a%20controversy.htm
\n3. The following is not required reading, but it will be referred to in class and it’s available in the IVLE workbin if you’d like to check it out: Peter Handke’s “Street-Theater and Theater-Theater”.
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\nWeek 12
\nApr 8 Lecture: Guests (TBA)
\n* Quiz #3
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\n1. Quizzes: 25%
\n2. Written analysis (of a theatrical production in Singapore): 20%
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\nThere will be three quizzes, held in the lecture class on the following dates:
\n     ▪ Quiz #1. Week 5, Feb 11 (covering content from weeks 1 to 4)
\n     ▪ Quiz #2. Week 9, Mar 18 (covering content from weeks 5 to 8)
\n     ▪ Quiz #3. Week 12, Apr 8 (covering content from weeks 9 to 11)
\nThese quizzes will consist of some multiple choice and short-answer questions. More information will be provided in class about the kinds of questions to expect, and there will be some time for review in the tutorials.
\nYour two best quiz results will be counted for 10% each. Your lowest quiz result will be counted for 5%.
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\nPolicy on Missed Quizzes:
\n▪ If you need to miss a quiz due to medical reasons, please do the following:
\n     a) email Graham and your tutorial leader prior to the quiz to let us know you will be away;
\n     b) obtain official medical documentation, dated for the day of the quiz;
\n     c) submit a copy of this documentation to Graham or your tutorial leader by email or at the beginning of your next tutorial or the next lecture. If appropriate official documentation is not received at this time, you will receive a mark of zero for the quiz.
\n▪ Generally speaking, absences for quizzes will be approved only when there are medical reasons and health-related emergencies. If you are facing other emergencies that will prevent you from being present for a quiz, please email Graham at least a week prior to the quiz in order to arrange a time to meet and discuss the absence.
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\n2. Analytical Performance Review, of a production in Singapore: 20%
\nThere will be more specific information provided, as well as preparation in lectures and tutorials to guide you on this assignment. In brief, you will be attending a performance of a show and writing an analysis of it, focusing on specific aspects of the production. There are three options for which show to see (more information below).
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\nDue-date and How to Submit:
\nYou will need to let your tutorial leader know which show you are going to write about in your second tutorial (Feb 9-11).
\nThe due-date for your assignment depends on your choice of show:
\n     a. Circle Mirror Transformation: due at 2pm, Wed March 4
\n     b. Titoudao: due at 2pm, Wed March 18
\n     c. Travel With Mum: due at 2pm, Wed March 18
\nPlease A) Upload a copy of your assignment through Student Submissions in the IVLE workbin, and B) Submit a hard-copy of your assignment in class (see dates/times above). Assignments not uploaded and/or submitted in hard-copy by 2pm on the due-date will begin receiving a deduction of 5% per/day.
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\nInformation on Productions
\na. Circle Mirror Transformation (Pangdemonium)
\n• More information: http://pangdemonium.com/productions/circle-mirror-transformation
\n• You will be able to purchase tickets for this show on SISTIC with a 25% savings for the following shows. My recommendation is to see one of the later performances (i.e., on or after the 11^th) because by that point we will have had more time in classes and tutorials to discuss the assignment.
\n     Wednesday 4 February 8pm
\n     Thursday 5 February 8pm
\n     Saturday 7 February 3pm
\n     Sunday 8 February 3pm
\nRecommended:
\n     Wednesday 11 February 8pm
\n     Thursday 12 February 8pm
\n     Saturday 14 February 3pm
\n     Sunday 15 February 3pm
\n     Sunday 15 February 8pm
\nHow to Buy: Here’s the link and the password for the SISTIC site:
\nhttp://www.sistic.com.sg/cms/events/index.html?specialCode=cmt0215DB&contentCodeBE=cmt0215
\nPassword: pangwolfe
\nThe theatre company has asked that we please do not give this password out to other people.
\n
\nb. Titoudao (Toy Factory)
\n• More information: http://www.toyfactory.com.sg/joolma/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=224&Itemid=207
\nYou will be able to purchase tickets for this show at a reduced rate for the following performances:
\n     Thursday 5 March 8pm
\n     Sunday 8 March 3pm
\nHow to Buy: A representative from Toy Factory will be present to sell tickets after class on January 28.
\nCategory A: $42 (Usual Price: $73)
\nCategory B: $38 (Usual Price: $63)
\n
\nc. Travel With Mum (Esplanade)
\n• More information: http://www.esplanade.com/whats_on/programme_info/huayi_15_travel_with_mum/index.jsp#tabs
\n• Purchase tickets for this show directly through the SISTIC site: http://www.sistic.com.sg/events/travel0215
\nReduced rates are offered for students and for purchases of four or more tickets at once (limited availability). The show times are:
\n     Saturday Feb 28 8pm
\n     Sunday Mar 1 2:30pm
\n     Sunday Mar 1 8pm
\n
\nEven though you are only required to write about one of these shows, you are encouraged to see as much theatre as possible during the term -- take advantage of the reduced rates.
\n
\n
\n3. Group Project: (Presentation: 15%; Written and Creative Components: 20%)
\nMuch more specific information will be provided about this assignment in the first half of the module. In brief, you will work with three or four other people from your tutorial group on a project that is based around one of the plays that we look at in the first 7 weeks of the module. (You will have a choice of which of the plays you work with). The presentations (10 to 15 minutes in length) will take place in the tutorial classes during weeks 9 or 11. They will involve a “pitch” for a production of the play that you are working with. Second, in addition to the presentation, you will have a choice of different written and/or “creative” activities related to the production that you are proposing. (This is why it’s a “project” and not just a “presentation”.) These components will be submitted a week after the presentation.
\n
\n
\n4. Participation: 20%
\nMore details will be given in class about what this mark entails, but in a nutshell it’s derived from your attendance in lectures and tutorials, and especially, from your involvement, contributions to discussions, and evidence of preparation.
\n
\nPolicy for Missed Tutorials
\n▪ If you need to miss a tutorial due to medical reasons, please do the following:
\na) email your tutorial leader prior to the tutorial to let us know you will be away;
\nb) obtain official medical documentation, dated for the day of the tutorial;
\nc) submit a copy of this documentation to your tutorial leader at the beginning of your next tutorial.
\n▪ Generally speaking, absences for tutorials will be approved only when there are medical reasons and health-related emergencies.
\nIf possible, you may also attend an alternate tutorial – please see the policy below.
\n
\nPolicy for Switching Tutorials
\n• You need to attend the tutorial time-slot that you are officially registered for. You will not receive credit for attending a different time-slot. If there is a medical or emergency situation that leaves you no option but to switch tutorial slots for one week, please contact Graham and your tutorial leader in advance.
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\r\nEmail: seajm@nus.edu.sg
\r\n
\r\nTutor: Mary Grace Concepcion
\r\nEmail: a0095168@u.nus.edu
\r\n
\r\n
\r\nThe Visual Image Around the World
\r\n
\r\nWhat is the power of visual images? How do images express ideas and feelings? How are images controlled and used to control or influence people in different societies? How do images become sacred or lose their sacred potential? How do images function in rituals? The module explores the ways visual images are produced, used, exploited, and transformed in different societies. The class attempts to answer some of these questions through looking at the social life of visual images across cultures and time periods.
\r\n
\r\nEvaluation
\r\nFinal exam 50%
\r\nGroup project 30%
\r\nTutorial and forum participation 10%
\r\n1-2 pop up quizzes 10%
\r\n
\r\nFinal Exam
\r\nThe exam will most likely consist of one essay question (choice from two questions) and three short answers (maximum one page each).
\r\n
\r\nThe Group Project
\r\nThe project will be on a topic of your choice in art or visual culture. The end-product can be, for example, a video recording (6-7 minutes long), a website (or CD), a photo essay (e.g., images with captions or commentary), etc. This part of the work should combine (at least) words and images (and possibly sounds). It should be accompanied by a brief write-up about the project (3 pages of printed text, double-spaced, 12 point font). Any visual illustrations in the write up should be at the end of the text; the three-page limit does not apply to the illustrations.
\r\nThere will be 4-5 people per group. All members in a group must be from the same tutorial. You will form groups in the first tutorial; during the e-learning week, you will have extra time to work on this project, and an abstract is due on 12the March, 6pm. The abstract should contain a 150-200 words paragraph describing your topic, sources, as well as your chosen medium (e.g., website, video, photo-essay etc.). In addition to the abstract, you can also include any questions you may have about the project. In the 2nd tutorial (23-27/3), you will give a brief, 8 minute presentation; and the finalized project must be submitted in lecture on 2^ndApril. The project will be discussed in detail in the first tutorial.
\r\n
\r\nAttendance and participation
\r\nAttendance at both lectures and tutorials is compulsory. Active involvement in discussion in the tutorials is necessary for a good participation grade. Constructive participation on the IVLE Forum will be also taken into account.
\r\n
\r\nReading
\r\nThere are two main textbooks for this module: Richard Howells and Joaquim Negreiros, Visual Culture (2nd edition), and John Berger, Ways of Seeing. You will need to purchase these from the NUS Coop (they are available there already). Chapters from these texts are indicated in the outline below. Other required readings, indicated in the Outline below, are available either in the Central Library on RBR or on “e-reserve.” The readings are integral and very important part of the module. You are required to read the assigned chapters before the relevant lecture. There are about 40-70 pages of required reading per week (but many of these include images).
\r\n
\r\nNote: At the end of each chapter in Howells/Negreiros, Visual Culture, there is a section titled "Further Reading." You are NOT required to read this section.
\r\n
\r\nCommunication
\r\nI encourage you to ask questions and talk to us. Your tutor should be your first point of contact - she should be able to answer most of your questions. You can either write us an email or come to our office ours to talk to us. The office hours will be announced soon. We will do our best to answer emails ASAP.
\r\n
\r\nPlease check your NUS email regularly as we will be sending important announcements and updates by email. Also, check the IVLE regularly for updates, and keep track of the deadlines etc., listed on the syllabus.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\nOutline of Lecture Topics
\r\n
\r\nChanges may be announced during the term.
\r\n
\r\n15/1
\r\nHousekeeping
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, Introduction.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n22/1
\r\nMeaning and Form
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, ch.1 and 2; “Shiva,” in R.Blurton, Hindu Art, pp.76-110.
\r\n
\r\n29/1
\r\nArt History
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, ch. 3; Berger, Ways of Seeing, ch. 1.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n***2-6/2: Tutorial I this week.
\r\n
\r\n5/2
\r\nPower, Class, Status, Gender
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, ch. 4; John Berger, Ways of Seeing, Chapters 3, 5 and 7.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n12 /2
\r\nSigns, Culture, Tradition
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, ch. 5 and 6; Benedict Anderson, Mythology and the Tolerance of the Javanese, on RBR (Read only the main essay: pp.1-30 in the 1st edition [1965], or pp.13-45 in the 2nd edition [1996]).
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n19/2 – Chinese New Year – No Class; No Tutorials this week
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n26/2 Recess
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n5/3
\r\nThe more-than-visual image
\r\nFiona Kerlogue, “Introduction,” Arts of Southeast Asia, pp.7-23; Mrázek, “The Visible and the Invisible in a Southeast Asian World,” in D. Hutton & R. Brown, eds, A Companion to Asian Art and Architecture, p.97-120; Anne D’Alleve, “New Guinea: Where Ornaments Are Bright,” Chapter One in Art of the Pacific, pp.30-61.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n***9-13/3 E-LEARNING WEEK: NO LECTURE, NO TUTORIALS. Work on your group projects and submit abstract by 12/3, 6pm.
\r\n
\r\n19/3
\r\nThe living image
\r\nRobert deCaroli, “From the Living Rock,” in Mrázek and Pitelka, eds., What’s the Use of Art, pp.21-43; Eck, Darsan: Seeing the Divine Image in India, Chapter 1, part A (pp.3-7) and whole Chapter 2 (pp.23-43), on RBR; E.A. Poe, “The Oval Portrait.”
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n***23-27/3 Tutorial 2. Group project presentations.
\r\n
\r\n26/3
\r\nThe Real in Painting and Photography
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, ch 7 and 8; Wang Yao-t’ing, Looking at Chinese Painting, pp.13-26, 32-39.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n2/4
\r\nStorytelling: film, wayang, narrative images
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, ch 9; Vidya Deheija, “On modes of Visual Narration in early Buddhist Art.”
\r\nGroup projects due!
\r\n
\r\n***6-10/4 Tutorial 3. Review.
\r\n
\r\n9/4
\r\nGuest Lecture. Reading to be assigned.
\r\n
\r\n
\r\n16/4
\r\nOld and New Media; Conclusion
\r\nHowells/Negreiros, ch. 10 and 11.
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\nWeek 7 (4 Mar): Translation (Mr Tan Dan Feng, Executive Director, Interlexis Group/GistXL Pte Ltd/Select Books Pte Ltd)
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\nRadio Communication (Ms Chuang Cher Fang, Executive Editor at Media Corp Ltd Location Singapore Industry Broacast Media)
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\nPress Communication (Ms Goh Sin Hwee, Associate Editor, Lianhe Zaobao) Social Media (Ms Tan Siok Siok, Founder and CEO, Kinetic One)
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\nSocial Media (Ms Tan Siok Siok, Founder and CEO Kinetic One)
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\r\nTutorial 2: CNY Communication
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\nStudents are NOT graded based on their Chinese language proficiency but rather on their ideas in lecture reflections, participations in tutorials, and a small quiz.
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\nThe allocation of marks is as follows:
\n
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\nImage Basics and Image Processing
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\nWeb Search Engines
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\n• What measurement techniques allow us to examine such systems?
\n• What is synchrotron radiation? How does synchrotron radiations help us ‘see’ and reveal fascinating properties of the nanoworld?
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\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t26.01 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction to atoms: Building blocks of matter \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Video - Atoms and molecules) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t29.01 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom atom to materials I: Electronic (band) structures and interactions \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t02.02 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFrom atom to materials II: Crystal structures \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t05.02 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tVideo and Discussion - Atom Reveal \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(For Short Project Report I) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Do not missed it!) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t09.02 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Students) Quiz \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Do not miss it, no make-up Quiz!) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.02 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tQuantum Physics – Wave particle Duality I \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t16.02 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tQuantum Physics – Wave particle Duality II \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Video: Quantum Leap into Atoms) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t19.02 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tChinese New Year (no class) \n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t02.03 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit research facility and general discussion: \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSEM Laboratory / Singapore Synchrotron Light Source \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Mandatory for Short Project Reports II and III) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Do not missed it!) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t05.03 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tVisit research facility and general discussion: \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSEM Laboratory / Singapore Synchrotron Light Source \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Mandatory for Short Project Reports II and III) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Students) Handed Short Project Report I (Individual) \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Do not missed it!) \n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t12.03 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\teLearning Exercise (set by NUS) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo (regular) class. Students can use the time to well-prepare for \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tTerm Test 1. \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLecturers will be available for consultations. The detail will be discussed later. \n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t19.03 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tA journey to nano-integrated circuit I: New, Unusual Phenomena of Superconductivity \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDemo – Superconductivity \n\t\t\t\t\t\t( Do not miss the cool and cold demo of 'high-temperature' superconductors! :-) ) \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t23.03 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tA journey to nano-integrated circuit II: Insulator, Semiconductor, and Conductor \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t26.03 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tA journey to nano-integrated circuit III: pn-junction and its applications \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Students) Handed Short Project Reports II & III \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t30.03 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tQuantum Physics – Quantization of Energy \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t (open/subject to change) Group consultations for Term Project \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t02.04 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tScientific report and writing: \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tHow scientists communicate their theoretical and experimental results scientifically \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Note: The skill of scientific writing will be needed not only for Term Project Report but lso for others general scientific reports) \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(open/subject to change) Group consultations for Term Project \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t06.04 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(open/subject to change) Group consultations for Term Project \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t09.04 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(open/subject to change) Group consultations for Term Project \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t13.04 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Students) Term Test 2 \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t(Do not miss it, no make-up test) \n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n• You must be comfortable with small numbers and develop an appreciation of the size of things.
\n• You should be comfortable with chemical symbols and simple mathematics.
\n Mind you, you will be presented things like quantum mechanical calculations but they only require the knowledge of logarithms, exponentials, and quadratic equations
\n (We will have tutorials and consultations to assist you if you are not too sure about the above).
\n• You should be resourceful in finding information from the library, published news articles, magazines and relevant websites
\n (you can find a collection of relevant books and websites in the IVLE page).
\n• You should exchange ideas with your friends on how we can venture in to the world of tiny objects.
\n• You should be able to pick up magazines like Scientific American and understand and critically assess the merits of any exciting new developments.
\n• You should be able to investigate the nanoworld on your own. This includes topics that we have no time to cover in the class and any latest development in the field.
\n• You will be taught various experimental methods, from conventional ones, e.g. a simple Current-Voltage measurement, to more complex ones, e.g. synchrotron radiation as a probing tool
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\nTalk to us: There are various channels for feedbacks: in person, email, or even paper airplanes. We are gearing up for pigeons or messages in the bottle.
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\nNote that Nanoscience is a multidisciplinary field that includes physics, chemistry, material science, biology and engineering. Hence it is the intrinsic nature of this module that a wide variety of topics will be discussed spanning from fabrication of nanodevices, biology, materials science. We will discuss the basic essential topics in the class and students are encouraged to learn the basic principles first and then find out more on their own through various resources and during the term project.
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\nPlease note this is only an introduction, so if you are looking for something advanced this module may not be the right one for you. If you have more queries, please let us know.
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\nNanoscience is a multidisciplinary field of study that incorporates the expertise of different fields. And the emphasis during the class usually depends on the personal preference and expertise of the lecturers. We have not found a single book that covers all the essential topics and written for first year undergraduate students. As such, we have decided not to list any book as the standard text. Instead, we have listed a few suggested references that deal with different aspect of the Field of Nanoscience. The students are encouraged to use these references as supporting and supplementary materials for their course notes. Students are encouraged to find out more about the topic for themselves. In addition, tons of information can be found once you have access to the Internet. The list we provide below is probably just the tip of an iceberg. You can start from there.
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\n1. Richard Feynman’s “There are plenty of Room at the Bottom” lecture.
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\n http://www.zyvex.com/nanotech/feynman.html )
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\n2. Richard Turton’s “Quantum Dots”
\n Location: Science and Central Library, Call # TK7874 Tuo
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\n3. Gregory Timp’s “Nanotechnology”
\n Location: Science and Central Library, Call # T 174.7 Nan.
\n (Note this is a very advanced text. You can use it as a guide and sources for more information.)
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\n4. Michael Gross’s “Travels to the Nanoworld – Miniature Machinery in Nature and Technology”
\n Location Central Library Call # TJ163 Gro
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\nLearn while watching nice videos! The following videos are available in NUS libraries. Some clips of these videos will be shown during lectures.
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\n\t\t\t\t1	\n\t\t\t\t“Atoms and Molecules” \n\t\t\t\tby AIMS Media \n\t\t\t\tLocation: Science Library Media Resource \n\t\t\t\tCall Number: QD462 Ato \n\t\t\t\tStack Number: SVC974 \n\t\t\t\tDuration: 20 min.	\n\t\t\t\tSimple and easy introduction to the structure of atoms. \n\t\t\t\tAnimated graphics. \n\t\t\t\tExcellent demonstrations of the concept of electron cloud distributions. \n\t\t\t\tGood illustrations of atomic spectra. \n\t\t\t\tEnd with discussion of periodic table.
\n\t\t\t\t2	\n\t\t\t\t“A New Reality” \n\t\t\t\tby Statens Filmcentral \n\t\t\t\tLocation: Science Library Media Resource \n\t\t\t\tCall Number: QD171.2 New \n\t\t\t\tStack Number: SVC1012 \n\t\t\t\tDuration: 50 min.	\n\t\t\t\tAn early production. \n\t\t\t\tIllustrations could be difficult to follow for someone who does not have some basic knowledge of quantum mechanics. \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t3	\n\t\t\t\t“Richard Feynman: Tiny Machines, The Feynman Lecture on Nanotechnology” \n\t\t\t\tLocation: Science Library Media Resource	\n\t\t\t\tFeynman’s Lecture on Nanotechnology. \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t4	\n\t\t\t\t“Quantum Physics: electrons and photons” \n\t\t\t\tby Stratford John \n\t\t\t\tLocation Science Library Media Resource \n\t\t\t\tCall Number: QC174.12 Qua \n\t\t\t\tStack Number: SVC338 \n\t\t\t\tDuration: 23 min	\n\t\t\t\tDevelops the dual nature of electrons
\n\t\t\t\t5	\n\t\t\t\t“Quantum leaps into the atom” \n\t\t\t\tby Jolly Tony \n\t\t\t\tLocation: Science Library Media Resource \n\t\t\t\tCall number: OC792 Qua \n\t\t\t\tStack Number: SVC339 \n\t\t\t\tDuration (25 min)	\n\t\t\t\tExperimental evidence from the atomic and nuclear spectrum, and the energy scales found inside the atom, can be accounted for simply by modeling atoms and nuclei as waves confined to a box.
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\nIt is impossible to list down all the relevant websites. This list is to get you started and you should explore further.
\nAlso note that the information found on the web is usually the highlight/summary of research so you should also find out more details from the sources of the information.
\nThis usually comes in the form of published research articles.
\nIf you come across any interesting websites, do let us know.
\nAlso as we have no control over these sites, the authors may decide to remove them at some point so do not be surprise if some of these sites cannot be found.
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\n\t\t\t\tTopics	\n\t\t\t\tSuggested Search Keyword	\n\t\t\t\tUseful Websites
\n\t\t\t\tAtoms	\n\t\t\t\tAtoms; \n\t\t\t\tNucleus	\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.chem.vt.edu/RVGS/ACT/notes/notes-electronic_structure.html \n\t\t\t\tElectronic structure of atoms; Quantum mechanical properties of atoms.
\n\t\t\t\thttp://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/quantum-tunneling \n\t\t\t\tA brilliant website containing many applets on Quantum Mechanics
\n\t\t\t\t Quantum Physics	\n\t\t\t\tQuantum Mechanics; \n\t\t\t\tQuantum Physics; \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\thttp://phys.educ.ksu.edu/ \n\t\t\t\tThe Visual Quantum Mechanics project, funded by the US National Science Foundation, involves the development of instructional units that introduce quantum physics to high school and college students who do not have a background in modern physics or higher-level math.
\n\t\t\t\thttp://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr162/lect/light/absorption.html \n\t\t\t\tAtomic Spectra, Emission Spectra and Absorption Spectra
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tAtomic Force Microscope \n\t\t\t\tAFM	\n\t\t\t\tAFM; \n\t\t\t\tAtomic Force Microscope	\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.chembio.uoguelph.ca/educmat/chm729/afm/firstpag.htm
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.chembio.uoguelph.ca/educmat/chm729/afm/introdn.htm
\n\t\t\t\t SEM	\n\t\t\t\tElectron Microscope; \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tSEM	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\thttp://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/electronmicroscopy/magnify1/index.html \n\t\t\t\tVirtual SEM imaging
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.emsdiasum.com/microscopy/default.aspx \n\t\t\t\tElectron Microscopy Science: a company that make parts for SEM
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.ammrf.org.au/myscope/ \n\t\t\t\tAustralian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.mos.org/sln/SEM/index.html \n\t\t\t\thttp://www.mos.org/sln/sem/sem.html \n\t\t\t\tCool images
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.pbrc.hawaii.edu/bemf/microangela/ \n\t\t\t\tAngela took SEM pictures and she colors them. Something fun to do, but original SEM pictures do not have colors. Why?
\n\t\t\t\tSTM	\n\t\t\t\tSTM; Scanning tunneling	\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.mwrn.com/guide/scanning_probe/microscope.htm
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nottingham.ac.uk/~ppzpjm/sect7_1.htm \n\t\t\t\tand follow the links on various aspect of STM
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.chem.qmw.ac.uk/surfaces/scc/scat7_6.htm
\n\t\t\t\thttp://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/STM/stm.html
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.ifa.au.dk/camp/
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.e-basteln.de/index_o.htm \n\t\t\t\tAn amateur put on the web his project of building a home-made STM
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.iap.tuwien.ac.at/www/surface/STM_Gallery/stm_schematic.html \n\t\t\t\tcan download the images for private or school/academic use
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tQuantum Corrals \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tAtom Manipulation; \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.almaden.ibm.com/vis/stm/stm.html \n\t\t\t\tIBM Almaden Research Center Visualization Lab Home Page
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tCarbon Nanotube \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tCarbon 60 \n\t\t\t\tNanotube	\n\t\t\t\thttp://cnst.rice.edu/
\n\t\t\t\thttp://online.itp.ucsb.edu/online/qhall_c98/dekker/ \n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tWebsites on Nanotechnology \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tNanoworld; \n\t\t\t\tNanoscience; \n\t\t\t\tNanotechnology; \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\tNano; \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.foresight.org/ \n\t\t\t\tForesight Institute is founded by Eric Drexler, a.k.a. Mr Nano.
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.physics.purdue.edu/nanophys/slideshow.html
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nano.org.uk/ \n\t\t\t\tHome of UK Institute of Nanotechnology.
\n\t\t\t\thttp://invsee.asu.edu/invsee/invsee.htm \n\t\t\t\tInteractive Nano-visualization in Science and Engineering Educations. Lots of cool pictures. And you can even participate in the experiment online. Explore the Nano-world.
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.scripps.edu/chem/ghadiri/ \n\t\t\t\tHas many links to other sites.
\n\t\t\t\thttp://www.nano.gov/ \n\t\t\t\tUS National Nanotechnology Initiative. Brochure written for public. \n\t\t\t\t

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\nThere is no module prerequisite. Students with no prior science background (physics, chemistry or biology) will be expected to do some self study although it is not a lot.
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\n\t\t\t\t2.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t20 Some fundamentals Part 1 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t23 Some fundamentals Part 2
\n\t\t\t\t3.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t27 Some fundamentals Part 3 \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t30 Ecosystem and communities
\n\t\t\t\t4.	\n\t\t\t\tFeb	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t3 Forest then and now \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t6 Importance of biodiversity
\n\t\t\t\t5.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t10 Biodiversity loss \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t13 Effects of agriculture
\n\t\t\t\t6.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t17 Revision tutorial \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t20 Public Holiday
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t Recess week: Sat 21 Feb - Sun 1 Mar 2015 (1 week)	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t7.	\n\t\t\t\tMar	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t3 CA \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t6 Water cycle/ Use of water
\n\t\t\t\t8.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t10 eLearning Week \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t13 eLearning Week
\n\t\t\t\t9.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t17 Taming the sea \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t20 Non-renewable energy harvesting and utilization Renewable energy
\n\t\t\t\t10.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t24 Technologies: the good, the bad and the ugly \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t27 Environmental pollution and health
\n\t\t\t\t11.	\n\t\t\t\tMar/Apr	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t31 Population growth and urbanization \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t3 Public Holiday
\n\t\t\t\t12.	\n\t\t\t\tApr	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t7 Climate change I \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t10 Climate change II
\n\t\t\t\t13.	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t14 Final lecture: Our future depends on our choices \n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t17 Revision tutorial
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tREADING PERIOD: Sat 18 Apr to Fri 24 Apr 2015 (1 week)	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tEXAMINATION: Tue, 5 May 2015, 1:00 PM	\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\t	\n\t\t\t\tVACATION: Sun 10 May – Sun 2 Aug 2015 (12 weeks)	\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t Assignment 1	\n\t\t\t\t 13 Jan	\n\t\t\t\t Personal Intro assignment	\n\t\t\t\t 23 Jan \n\t\t\t\t (2359)	\n\t\t\t\t2.5
\n\t\t\t\t Assignment 2	\n\t\t\t\t 20 Jan	\n\t\t\t\tStudents to meet up with group members and submit meeting record	\n\t\t\t\t27 Jan \n\t\t\t\t(2359)	\n\t\t\t\t2.5
\n\t\t\t\t Assignment 3a	\n\t\t\t\t 27 Jan	\n\t\t\t\tDesign 4 A4 sized posters, 1 A3	\n\t\t\t\t7 Feb \n\t\t\t\t(2359)	\n\t\t\t\t10
\n\t\t\t\t Assignment 3b	\n\t\t\t\t 19 Feb return to students	\n\t\t\t\tEdit according to comments	\n\t\t\t\t26 Feb (2359) \n\t\t\t\t (5 Mar return to students)	\n\t\t\t\t2.5
\n\t\t\t\t Assignment 4	\n\t\t\t\t 7 Feb	\n\t\t\t\tProject execution plan	\n\t\t\t\t21 Feb (2359) \n\t\t\t\t (3 Mar return to students)	\n\t\t\t\t2.5
\n\t\t\t\t Assignment 5	\n\t\t\t\t 10 Mar	\n\t\t\t\tDoor-to-door educational outreach	\n\t\t\t\t2 Apr (2359)	\n\t\t\t\t10
\n\t\t\t\t Assignment 6	\n\t\t\t\t 17 Mar	\n\t\t\t\tPost project reflection	\n\t\t\t\t9 Apr (2359)	\n\t\t\t\t5

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\n\t\t\t\t1. Continual assessment 50%
\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t- Self introduction 2.5%

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t- Project 32.5%

\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t- CA1 test 15% - 1 hour

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\n\t\t\t\t\t- Multiple choice questions (MCQ)

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\n\t\t\t\t\t- Closed book

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\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t2. Final exam 50%
\n\t\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t- Multiple choice questions (MCQ)

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t- Closed book

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\n\tPearsons' ebook
\n\tConsists of 3 textbooks in one from

\n\t1. Environmental science: toward a sustainable future . 12th edition. Wright, Richard T and Boorse, Dorothy F. Publisher: Pearson Chapters: 3,4,6,7,19,17,18,19 & 21

\n\t2. Environmental and Climate Change in Asia: Ecological Footprints and Green Prospects. Victor R Savage and Lye Lin-Heng 2011. Publisher: Pearson. Chapters: 6,7 & 8

\n\t3. Essential Environment: The Science behind the stories. 4th Edition. Jay Withgott and Matthew Laposata. Publisher: Pearson. Chapters: 7 & 9

\n\t

\n\tStudents can order this ebook instead of reading the textbooks. However, not all the lectures come from these book chapters only.
\n\t
\n\tEbook from Pearson costs $37 before GST.
\n\t
\n\tModule coordinator will send you a link when you confirm you wish to purchase and there is a dollar discount if you use the link. Do note that the ebook can only print 2 pages at a time if you need to print. It is better to read on computer or Ipad.

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\n\t

\n\tThe global environment is currently thought to be changing more rapidly than at any time during the human occupancy of the planet. GEK1522 provides the necessary background for students to analyze environmental changes that occur on a variety of temporal and spatial scales and to anticipate and respond to management and policy issues that arise from these changes.

\n\tThis module aims to stimulate students' interest in this subject by explaining the scientific background to some current environmental issues, discussing the social implications of environmental change and describing the policies that are being implemented to address change. In addition, it will provide students with some key transferable skills that will be useful in all walks of life after graduation, such as communication, problem solving & critical thinking skills.

\n","Order":1},{"ID":"2e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Prerequisites","Description":"

\n\tThere are no pre-requisites for this module, but background knowledge in basic sciences is beneficial.

\n\t

\n\tAll are welcome - regardless of faculty or background.

\n","Order":2},{"ID":"3e5f053b-8835-4692-be49-41f07234cfff","Title":"Teaching Modes","Description":"

\n\tTeaching modes include lectures, multi-media presentations, and interactive discussions.

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\n\tThe schedule for lectures for Semester 2 2014/2015 is as follows:

\n\t

\n\tGEK1522

\n\t

\n\tWednesday 14:00 - 16:00 (Lecture) Venue: LT1

\n\t 16:00 - 17:00 (Tutorial) Venue: LT1

\n\t

\n\tLectures will commence on 14 January.

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\n\tKnowledge of and concerns surrounding global environmental issues have evolved over the last few decades from scientific investigations to significant priorities on the international policy agenda. Global environmental issues include global climate change and stratospheric ozone depletion, but they also include widespread changes in the world's terrestrial environments, oceans, and coastlines. These changes, in turn, are affecting the well-being of human populations and of biological components of the global system. The successful implementation of policies to solve complex global environmental problems requires interdisciplinary linkages between science, societal action, engineering, and governmental policies. The complexity of global environmental issues creates the imperative for students with broad and interdisciplinary training.

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\n\tGEK1522 will cover the following topics:

\n\t\tEnvironmental problems & their causes
\n\t\tHuman population & Urbanization
\n\t\tEcosystems & Biodiversity
\n\t\tThe State of the Environment
\n\t\tStratospheric Ozone Depletion
\n\t\tClimate Change
\n\t\tEnergy
\n\t\tHuman Health
\n\t\tAchieving Sustainable Development ?

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\n\tAssessment will comprise the following:

\n\t

\n\tContinuous Assessment: 40% (20% mid-term + 10% homework + 10% team project)

\n\t

\n\tFinal Exam: 60%

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\n\t2-1-0-1-2

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\r\n(1) Fluid Mechanics in Weather System.
\r\n(2) Fluids at Home.
\r\n(3) Flying in Nature.
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\r\nVenue: UTSRC‐LT53
\r\nFRIDAY:
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\r\nVenue: UTSRC‐LT53
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\r\nTeaching Schedule
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\r\n(b) Danielle Tan: 9 Feb to 13 March, 2015 (4 weeks) [Mid-semester break: 21 Feb to 1 Mar, 2015]
\r\n(c) K.S. Yeo: 16 Mar to 10 Apr, 2015 (4 weeks).
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\r\n(a) Fluid Mechanics in Weather System (Lim T.T.)
\r\n

\r\n\t\tOverview of earth atmopshere.
\r\n\t\tCloud formation.
\r\n\t\tThunderstorms.
\r\n\t\tTornadoes.
\r\n\t\tHurricane.
\r\n\t\tEl Nino.

\r\n

\r\n\t
\r\n\t(b) Fluids at Home (Tan D.)

\r\n

\r\n\t\tIntroduction to fluids in immediate vicinity.
\r\n\t\tRotational flows
\r\n\t\tViscous flows
\r\n\t\tSurface Tension
\r\n\t\tMultiphase flows

\r\n

\r\n\t(c) Flying in Nature (Yeo K.S.)
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\r\n

\r\n\t\t Introduction to bird flight
\r\n\t\tGliding and flapping-wing flight
\r\n\t\tModes of bird flight
\r\n\t\tIntroduction to insect flight
\r\n\t\tNovel aerodynamics of insect flight

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\r\n\t100% Continuous Assessment consisting of THREE QUIZZES (one for each of the above three topics).
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\r\n\tNOTE:
\r\n\t
\r\n\tThe Quiz for Part 1 [Fluid Mechanics in Weather System] will be held on 6th February, 2015 (Friday) during the lecture timeslot.
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\r\n\tThe Quiz for Part 2 and Part 3 will be announced in due course by the lecturers concerned.

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\n\t\t1.

\n\tGain sufficient baseline knowledge to be able to identify, assess and respond to a variety of cybercrime scenarios, including:

\n\t

\n\t\tb.

\n\tIndustrial espionage,

\n\t

\n\t\tc.

\n\tCyber-terrorism,

\n\t

\n\t\td.

\n\tCommunications eavesdropping,

\n\t

\n\t\te.

\n\tComputer hacking,

\n\t

\n\t\tf.

\n\tSoftware viruses,

\n\t

\n\t\tg.

\n\tDenial-of-service,

\n\t

\n\t\th.

\n\tDestruction and modification of data,

\n\t

\n\t\ti.

\n\tDistortion and fabrication of information,

\n\t

\n\t\tj.

\n\tForgery, control and disruption of information.

\n\t

\n\t\t2.

\n\tLearn about countermeasures (and their limitations), including

\n\t

\n\t\ta.

\n\tAuthentication

\n\t

\n\t\tb.

\n\tEncryption

\n\t

\n\t\tc.

\n\tAuditing

\n\t

\n\t\td.

\n\tMonitoring

\n\t

\n\t\te.

\n\tTechnology risk management

\n\t

\n\t\tf.

\n\tIntrusion detection

\n\t

\n\t\tg.

\n\tFirewalls.

\n\t

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\n\t14 Jan Cybercrime with examples (Yu)

\n\t21 Jan Biometrics, Cyber forensic, trends of crime (Yu)

\n\t28 Jan Security landscape and evolution of defences (Yu)

\n\t4 FebSimple Ciphers and basic number theory (Leung)

\n\t11 Feb 1800-1930 Modular Arithmetic & Simple Ciphers built by using modulo arithmetic (Leung)
\n\t 1930-2100 Cryptography in Daily Life (Lam)
\n\t18 Feb 1800-1930 Multiplicative Structure of Zm* and RSA (Leung)

\n 1930-2100 Use of RSA for file encryption on Mobile (Lam)
\n

\n\t4 Mar 1800-19:30 Factorization and Discrete Logarithm (Leung)Risk-based Approach to Security (Lam)

\n\t 19:45- 20:45Test 1
\n\t

\n\t11 Mar Risk-based Approach to Security (Lam)

\n\t Cryptography in banking systems: operations, key length (Lam)

\n\t18 Mar Systems Security (Lam), RSA and Electronic Transaction Act (Lam)

\n\t25 Mar Identity Fraud and authentication in e-banking (Lam) ,
\n\t Two-factor authentication in e-banking (Lam)

\n\t1 Apr Network Security (Lam)
\n\t Case Study: Silk Road – use of network security to hide criminal activities (Lam)

\n Submit Project Presentation Materials
\n

\n\t

\n\t8 Apr Advanced Persistent Threats (Lam)
\n\t Case Study: Cybercrime attacks against physical stores (Lam)

\n\t15 Apr Smart Cards (Lam)
\n\t Mobile Phone and Cloud Security (Lam

\n\t Test 2 (Lam)

\n\t Submit Project Report

\n\t

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\n\tHomework10%

\n\tMid-term Test50%

\n\t 4 Mar Test 1 (25%)

\n\t15 Apr Test 2 (25%)

\n\tProject40%

\n\t1 April Submission of individual presentation (20%)

\n\t15 April Submission of project report (20%)

\n\t

\n\t\f

\n\tProject Work

\n\t

\n\tThe course project contributes 40% of the overall assessment. Students will carry out the project work in groups of 5. Students are expected to form their own group within the class. Each project group are given the freedom to choose their own topic which is of interest and relevance to current issues of cybersecurity.

\n\t

\n\tThe project work will be assessed by a submitted project report as well as anindividual presentation by the respective project team. While the project topics are to be decided by each respective project group, the submitted report should cover at least the following aspects:

\n\t

\n\t\t1.

\n\tIdentify and justify a topic which is of interest and relevance to cybersecurity.

\n\t

\n\t\t2.

\n\tA review of the background of the selected topic.

\n\t

\n\t\t3.

\n\tCybersecurity issues of the selected topic.

\n\t

\n\t\t4.

\n\tA survey of existing approaches to the cybersecurity issues.

\n\t

\n\t\t5.

\n\tYour assessment of and opinion on the trend of development.

\n\t

\n\t\t6.

\n\tList of references.

\n\tThe report is expected to be no longer than 20 pages of reasonable line spacing and font size, and is to be submitted by 15 April 2015.

\n\t

\n\tThe individual presentation of the project is expected to be no longer than 12 slides and shall be submitted on 1 April 2015. Every group member is required to prepare his/her own presentation material on the whole project. There will also be a short written test based on the presentation submitted.

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\n\tWeek 1 13/01/15 INTRODUCTION. Climate Change and Sustainability: International and Interdisciplinary Perspectives of two Contested Concepts

\n\tPART 1 – ELEMENTS OF SUSTAINABILITY: ARCHITECTURE, RESOURCES, WASTES

\n\tWeek 2 20/01/15 Energy & the Built Environment: Linkages, Networks & the Transition from Fossil Fuels to Renewables

\n\tReadings

\n\tWeek 3 27/01/15 Urban Ecology, Architectural Nature: Water, Landscape & Food in the Built Environment

\n\tReadings

\n\tWeek 4 03/02/15 Materials & Construction: Obsolescence and Waste, Life-cycles and Recycling

\n\tReadings

\n\tPART 2 – APPROACHES TO SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE: TECHNOLOGY, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

\n\tWeek 5 10/02/15 The Integrative Approach: Biomimicry and Regenerative Design

\n\tReadings

\n\tWeek 6 17/02/15 Greening the Developmental State: Ecological Modernization and the Normalization of Sustainability

\n\tReadings

\n\tRECESS WEEK – No Lecture on 24/02/15

\n\tWeek 7 03/03/15 Greening Capitalism: Sustainability and Free Market Environmentalism

\n\tReadings

\n\tWeek 8 10/03/15 Placing Sustainable Architecture: Technology, Society and Global/Local Translations*

\n\tReadings

\n\tWeek 9 17/03/15 Learning from Vernacular Traditions?: Third World Development and Eco-cultural Sustainability

\n\tReadings

\n\tWeek 10 24/03/15 “Liveability” or Environmentalism of the Poor: Neoliberalism, Splintering Urbanism and Poverty

\n\tReadings

\n\tWeek 11 31/03/15 Grassroot Environmentalism: Activism, Participatory Design, and the Expanded Role of Architecture

\n\tReadings

\n\tRecommended Readings

\n\tWeek 12 07/04/15 CONCLUSION & REVISION

\n\tReadings

\n\tCourse Description

\n\tObjectives

\n\tEligibility

\n\tSection A: Schedule of Seminar sessions and Presentations (updated: 9 Jan, 2015)

\n\tSection B: Additional Readings

\n\tSection C: Assignments

\n\tTask The course consists of six assignments (total: 100%):

\n\tCourse Outline

\n\t

\r\n\tSoil models

\r\n\tMethods of analysis

\r\n\tBeams and rafts on elastic foundations

\r\n\tPiles subject to torsion, axial and lateral loads

\r\n\tPile groups subject to axial, lateral and moment loading

\r\n\tDynamic loads on piles

\r\n\tCase studies

\r\n\tBearing capacity and settlement

\r\n\tLaterally loaded piles

\r\n\tPile subject to ground movement

\r\n\tPiles in difficult ground

\r\n\tFoundations for marine structures

\r\n\tConstruction related problems

\r\n\tPile driving analysis and dynamic testing

\r\n\tStatic pile tests

\r\n\tBearing capacity and settlement

\r\n\tLaterally loaded piles

\r\n\tPile subject to ground movement

\r\n\tPiles in difficult ground

\r\n\tFoundations for marine structures

\r\n\tConstruction related problems

\r\n\tPile driving analysis and dynamic testing

\r\n\tStatic pile tests

\n\tCG3204L Pre-Lab Readings (Weekly)

Aims and Objectives

Intended Learning Outcomes

\n\tOrganometallics, 3rd, Completely Revised and Extended Edition\n\tChristoph Elschenbroich\n\tISBN: 978-3-527-29390-2\n\t817 pages\n\tFebruary 2006, ©2006

\n\tThe Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 5th Edition\n\tRobert H. Crabtree\n\tISBN: 978-0-470-25762-3\n\t520 pages\n\tApril 2009

\n\t(1) Individual Technical Proposal outline 5% 18:00 Monday W3

\n\t(2) Individual Technical Proposal 25% 18:00 Monday W7

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\n\tTools

\n\tSubmission of Final Project Report and Code

\n\tIVLE Submission

\n\tFinal Project Presentation

\n\tAdditional Readings and Resources

\n\tCoding Practices

\n\tAdditional References

\n\tWikipedia Articles

\n\tOther

\n\tSubmission of Final Project Report and Code

\n\tFinal Project Requirements

\n\tOrganometallics, 3rd, Completely Revised and Extended Edition
\n\tChristoph Elschenbroich
\n\tISBN: 978-3-527-29390-2
\n\t817 pages
\n\tFebruary 2006, ©2006

\n\tThe Organometallic Chemistry of the Transition Metals, 5th Edition
\n\tRobert H. Crabtree
\n\tISBN: 978-0-470-25762-3
\n\t520 pages
\n\tApril 2009

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\r\n\tFormal Specification and Design Techniques