Deakin University

Faculty of Business and Law Unit Guide MAE102 The Global Economy 2012 Trimester 1
This unit guide is applicable for the year and teaching period specified above only

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTACT DETAILS ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Unit chair .................................................................................................................................................. 2 Teaching staff and academic queries ....................................................................................................... 2 Administrative queries .............................................................................................................................. 2 UNIT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Nature of the unit ..................................................................................................................................... 3 Learning objectives ................................................................................................................................... 3 Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Corequisites .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Incompatible units .................................................................................................................................... 3 Content/Topics covered ............................................................................................................................ 3 Graduate knowledge and understanding, skills and attributes ................................................................ 4 Learning approach and activities ............................................................................................................. 5 Student evaluation and unit changes ....................................................................................................... 5 LEARNING RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................. 5 Prescribed textbook(s) and other resources which you must acquire or to which you must have .......... 6 access Learning resources provided by the University ....................................................................................... 6 Further essential resources which you must acquire or to which you must have access ........................ 7 Other resources that you may find useful ................................................................................................ 7 Deakin University Library ......................................................................................................................... 7 ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Notes ......................................................................................................................................................... 8 Determination of final grade ..................................................................................................................... 8 Return of marked assessment tasks and requests for reviews ................................................................. 9 Special consideration .............................................................................................................................. 10 ACADEMIC HONESTY AND MISCONDUCT ............................................................................................... 10 LEARNING SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................... Writing style requirements ..................................................................................................................... Referencing requirements ...................................................................................................................... Oral presentation requirements ............................................................................................................. Exam preparation ................................................................................................................................... Research skills ........................................................................................................................................ Further information ................................................................................................................................ Your rights and responsibilities .............................................................................................................. Students with a health condition or disability ........................................................................................ UNIT PLANNER ............................................................................................................................................. 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 CONTACT DETAILS Unit chair M McKenzie

Dr Margaret McKenzie School of Accounting, Economics and Finance Faculty of Business and Law Deakin University Burwood VIC 3125 Phone: 03 9251 7838 mckenzie@deakin.edu.au

Teaching staff and academic queries Burwood Campus: Dr Margaret McKenzie Phone: 03 9251 7838 mckenzie@deakin.edu.au lb4.413 Lecturer: Dr Sarah Carrington Phone: 03 9244 6174 sarah.carrington@deakin.edu.au

Off Campus: Dr Margaret McKenzie School of Accounting, Economics and Finance Faculty of Business and Law Deakin University Burwood VIC 3125 Phone: 03 9251 7838 mckenzie@deakin.edu.au

Administrative queries Queries relating to administrative matters should be addressed to a Faculty Student Adviser, staff at the Faculty Campus Office, Student Administration Group Manager or the Faculty General Manager. Enquiries can be made via email to: Undergraduate Students:
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enqblm@deakin.edu.au (Burwood) enqblg@deakin.edu.au (Geelong) enqblw@deakin.edu.au (Warrnambool)

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 Postgraduate Students:
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postgrad-students@deakin.edu.au (for all postgraduate students)

UNIT OVERVIEW Nature of the unit MAE102 The Global Economy introduces macroeconomics and aims to provide an ability to identify, analyse and evaluate macroeconomic issues and policy in a global context. It looks at the whole economy and its sectors and how they operate in an international environment. Topics covered include national income accounting, cycles and growth, causes of unemployment and inflation, determinants of national income and multiplier, monetary system, balance of payments, trade and national income, and approaches to fiscal and monetary policy.

Learning objectives On completion of this unit students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. understand and apply key tools for macroeconomic analysis in a global context; understand the circular flow of income and national income accounting; obtain, present and interpret data for macroeconomic variables; have understanding of explanations of the level and growth of GDP, inflation and unemployment; have understanding of the components of aggregate expenditure and the income multiplier, aggregate demand and supply; 6. have understanding of the role of money and the monetary system; 7. have knowledge of approaches to fiscal and monetary policy; 8. have some understanding of the macroeconomic role of international trade and the exchange rate.

Prerequisites Nil Corequisites Nil Incompatible units Nil Content/Topics covered 1. Introduction to the global economy
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what is economics? important concepts globalisation

2. Measuring economic performance

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the circular flow, national income accounting, business cycle

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1
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real and nominal variables GDP as a measure of wellbeing

3. Productivity and growth

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production possibility frontier economic growth compared the production function and productivity

4. Unemployment and inflation

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unemployment measurement, costs, causes and policies inflation measurement, cpi, real and nominal interest rates, costs, causes, and policies

5. Aggregate expenditure, aggregate demand and aggregate supply

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cycles, aggregate expenditure model and components, consumption function, investment function, government spending and net exports the multiplier and equilibrium, AD and AS model.

6. Money and the monetary system

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functions of money central bank, banks and money creation, quantity theory of money

7. Fiscal and monetary policy

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money demand, interest rates and aims of monetary policy government budget, multiplier and fiscal policy built in stabilisers current policy debates, GFC.

8. Macroeconomics of the open economy

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exchange rates and foreign exchange market the balance of payments, net exports and national income, policy

Graduate knowledge and understanding, skills and attributes The University aims to ensure that its higher education awards provide educational experiences designed to develop attributes (including skills, knowledge and attitudes) appropriate to the discipline area and level of the award, which will support graduates in their future personal and professional life and contribution to society.

This unit contributes to the following attributes: Knowledge and understanding, Skill or Attitude Understanding of, and the ability to work with, a systematic body of knowledge, appropriate to the focus and level of the qualification based on the highest standards of scholarship and research Where research is undertaken: ability to initiate and formulate viable and relevant research questions Linked Learning Objective(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 N/A

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 Where research is undertaken: contribution to new knowledge, or an original interpretation and application of existing knowledge Where research is undertaken: understanding of the social, economic and cultural impact and application of their research, and its academic relevance and value Understanding of the professional, social, economic and cultural contexts of the discipline and related fields Awareness of ethical issues, social responsibility and cultural diversity Awareness of environmental sustainability issues and the contribution of the field of study to address such issues Understanding and appreciation of international perspectives in a global environment Critical analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking Identifying, gathering, evaluating and using information Communicating effectively and appropriately in a range of contexts Developing, planning and managing independent work Working effectively as part of a team Effectively using information and communication technologies Applying knowledge learned in the program to new situations N/A N/A 1, 4, 7 1,2,4, 7, 8 1,2,4 4, 8 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6, 7, 8 3 3, 7 3 N/A 3, 4, 7 7, 8

Learning approach and activities MAE102 in T1 is offered on campus at Melbourne, with two hours of lectures and a one hour tutorial per week. The lectures are based on the Deakin Study Guide and the recommended reading, to be studied in detail. Reading, writing, and developing analytical skills are all important in the unit. Using the tutorial programme, students should prepare for the tutorial discussions in each topic. Discussion areas are provided in DSO for off campus students to discuss tutorial questions. Students can make the most of the opportunities offered for learning, and independent inquiry is expected. Use of Deakin email is preferred. Students not using their Deakin email should set it up to automatically forward to preferred email address. Time should be spent to become familiar with the online environment and learn how to access all the materials posted in DSO. Discussion areas on DSO are set up to provide students the opportunity to discuss the unit topics and questions. See DSO to find out how it will be used in this unit, particularly regarding the posting of messages and questions, and replies.

Student evaluation and unit changes We take your feedback and evaluation very seriously and at the end of this unit you are strongly encouraged to complete the Student Evaluation form. Information about this is located at www.deakin.edu.au/unit_eval The following aspects of the unit have been introduced, enhanced or retained in response to feedback from students who have undertaken this unit in previous trimesters:
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new textbook introduced lecture and tutorial material updated assessments adjusted

LEARNING RESOURCES

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 Prescribed textbook(s) and other resources which you must acquire or to which you must have access Hubbard, G, Garnett, A, Lewis, P, O'Brien, A 2011 Macroeconomics 2nd ed, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest NSW

Further resources
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Jackson J & McIver, R 2011 Macroeconomics, 9th edn McGraw-Hill, Australia Pty Ltd, North Ryde NSW. McTaggart, D, Findlay, C & Parkin, M 2010, Economics, 6th edn, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest NSW

Textbooks, reference books, general books and software may be ordered from the DUSA Bookshop:
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ph 1800 686 681 (freecall) email to dusa-bookshop@deakin.edu.au or order online from the DUSA Bookshop web site at http://www.dusabookshop.com.au

Learning resources provided by the University The learning resources listed in the table below are provided to you in at least one form free of charge. Below the table is more specific information depending on your mode of enrolment in the unit. Resource Readings myeconlab Description Provided for all topics Interactive economics software with practice exercises Printed Online X X X X

Study Guide The key resource for the unit

Resources available in printed form or on CD-Rom are provided as follows: Students enrolled in an on-campus unit: If a CD-Rom is available for a unit, it will be provided free of charge. The CD-Rom will be distributed in class, during the first week of the trimester. Printed resources are available to purchase from the DUSA Bookshop. They are also made available to borrow from the library. Students enrolled in an off-campus / online unit: Any resources available are provided to you free of charge and will be mailed to you. If you do not receive your materials please contact the Course Materials Hotline. Printed resources are also made available to borrow from the library. Students enrolled in an online unit: If a CD-Rom is available for a unit, it will be provided free of charge and will be mailed to you. If you do not receive your materials please contact the Course Materials Hotline. Printed resources are available to purchase from the DUSA Bookshop. They are also made available to borrow from the library. Students enrolled on-campus at an overseas partner institution: Any resources available are provided to you free of charge. Please contact your Deakin Course Administrator

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 to obtain your materials. DUSA Bookshop: Order online via the DUSA Bookshop website: http://www.dusabookshop.com.au; or Email: dusa-bookshop@deakin.edu.au Course Materials Hotline: Phone: 1800 686 681 (freecall within Australia) / +61 3 9244 6333 (Melbourne) / +61 3 5227 2333 (Geelong) / +61 3 5563 3333 (Warrnambool); or Email: enquire@deakin.edu.au

Further essential resources which you must acquire or to which you must have access You will require online access. University specifications for online communication and computer standards are listed in the University Handbooks.

Other resources that you may find useful The Deakin Software Library provides students with access to software that you may need or find useful for your study at Deakin.

Deakin University Library Searching the Internet is a key way of finding information especially for general and everyday topics. The Library website is a key way to find unit e-readings, academic journals, books, e-books, subject databases and websites that contain quality information for your study of this unit, and as research for assignments. Many of these resources are online so that you can access them on campus, at home or at work any day, any time. The Librarys help services, in person or via email, phone or instant messaging, will assist you to make the most of library services and save research time. Your Library http://www.deakin.edu.au/library/

ASSESSMENT

Assessment name

Weight Due date Dates to be advised Monday 14 May 2012

Brief description Multiple choice / short questions Maximum of 2000 words in total (individual assessment)

Linked learning objective(s) 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Test(s) (Online/In 15% Class) Written assignment 25%

3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 Examination period It is your responsibility 3 hours. Multiple to find out the date, Choice and written time and location for questions. the examination from Student Connect..

Examination

60%

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Note that the written assessments will need to be submitted in hard copy at the Faculty Office by on campus students and through Assignment Tracking by off campus students, and online on dso.

Notes 1. Full details regarding assessment tasks will be provided online in DSO. You must read these details - the information provided in the handbook and in the table above provide only a summary. 2. All assignments are to be submitted online in an area provided in DSO. They are counted as "on time" if submitted by the specified time AEST or AEDST on the due date. If necessary, you can look up your local time. When submitting online, you must check that you have submitted work correctly by following the instructions provided in DSO. Submission of a printed copy of assignments via the Division of Student Administration Assignment Tracking or the Faculty Office may also be required for some tasks - any such information is provided with the assessment details available online in DSO. 3. The following declaration relating to academic honesty must be made and submitted along with any assignment: "I certify that the attached work is entirely my own (or, where submitted to meet the requirements of an approved group assignment, is the work of the group), except where material quoted or paraphrased is acknowledged in the text. I also declare that it has not been submitted for assessment in any other unit or course." An Assignment Attachment Sheet containing this declaration is available online in DSO. Unless otherwise instructed in the assignment details, a copy of this sheet must be completed and attached with the online submission. If a printed submission is required, on campus students must print out this same sheet, sign and attach to the printed version of the assignment. Off campus students submitting a printed assignment should attach the form provided with your unit materials. 4. Extensions to the dates for submission of assignments and other assessment tasks conducted during the trimester will be considered only if a written request is submitted and negotiated with the designated Unit Chair/Coordinator. 5. Assignments or other assessment tasks conducted during the trimester submitted late without an extension being granted will not be marked. These will be held until final grading and may be taken into consideration in a pass/fail situation. Off-Campus students When assignments are submitted via the postal or courier system the post mark or courier receipt date is regarded as the date the assignment is submitted.

Determination of final grade

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 This unit has hurdle requirements. At least 50% overall must be achieved in order to pass the unit. Also in order to obtain a pass in the unit: a result of 50% of the marks on the examination must be achieved.

If you satisfy the hurdle requirements, your final mark out of 100 will be determined using the weightings in the assessment table above. Students who fail a hurdle requirement of a unit will receive a mark of no more than 44% for that unit. Your grade is determined from your final mark out of 100 according to the Deakin University scale: 0 to 49: N (fail grade) 50 to 59: P 60 to 69: C 70 to 79: D 80 or greater: HD Note: You need to obtain at least 50 marks out of 100 to pass the unit, and 50% on the exam.

The assessment panel for this unit will endeavour to set assessment tasks that are of an appropriate standard and comparable to the standards set in other offerings of the unit. The Faculty of Business and Law has guidelines and procedures to set appropriate standards of assessment; these allow marks to be rescaled if necessary. Thus, raw marks in the unit may be rescaled so that the overall assessment is at an appropriate standard. Any such rescaling will be carried out for all students in the unit irrespective of their class, location or mode of study and will not alter the rank ordering of students. The assessment panel for this unit is required to deliver its recommended result for each student enrolled in the unit to the Faculty Academic Progress Committee (FAPC). The FAPC has the following powers and duties:
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consider recommendations of the assessment panels and, if appropriate, make an overall adjustment to the Results in a particular Unit; review the assessment of each student enrolled in a Unit offered by the Faculty, and make decisions and recommendations on the assessment outcomes of students, and the award of Supplementary Assessment to students; to award a pass conceded grade to a student (subject to the student meeting particular criteria).

Thus any results in this unit released by the assessment panel during the trimester must be considered as interim results until confirmed by the FAPDC. The FAPDC may also revisit results previously confirmed.

Return of marked assessment tasks and requests for reviews Assignments and other assessment tasks due during the trimester will be marked, commented upon and returned within 15 working days of the due date or extension date of the assessment task. Please note that before results are returned to you, the teaching team will have applied methods to ensure that the standards by which your work has been assessed are the same for all students enrolled in the unit. You may apply to have the administrative accuracy of a result checked in a unit including assessment in any part of a unit within 5 working days after the date of official notification of results for the unit. You must apply online for administrative accuracy and review of results at http://www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/studentinfo/review-result.php

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 Applications to check the administrative accuracy are actioned by the unit chair. You may also apply for a review of result in the unit within 5 working days after the date of official notification of results for the unit. You must apply online for a review of results at: http://www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/studentinfo/review-result.php Applications for review of result are considered by the Faculty Academic Progress Committee (FAPC), in consultation with the Unit Chair. You will be notified to your Deakin student email of the outcome/s. For further information please refer to: Assessment (Higher Education Courses) Operational Policy available from: http://theguide.deakin.edu.au/TheDeakinGuide.nsf/Web+Students?OpenFrameSet&Frame=WebContent&Src= WI2.1?OpenPage&Choice=0&Access=Student

Special consideration If you consider that your assessment was or is likely to be adversely affected by serious and exceptional circumstances beyond your control, you may apply for special consideration. Grounds can be medical, compassionate or hardship/trauma. Special consideration is not normally intended for assignments and other forms of continuous assessment during the trimester you should apply to the unit chair/coordinator for an extension in such cases. Applications for special consideration must be submitted online via StudentConnect no later than three days after the due date of the assessment task. The applications are referred to the relevant unit chair or nominee and reviewed by the FAPC for determination and the outcome is notified as soon as possible and certainly before publication of final results for the unit. More information about special consideration is available from the Special Consideration website.

ACADEMIC HONESTY AND MISCONDUCT Academic Misconduct Pursuant to Regulation 4.1(2) Academic Misconduct Academic Misconduct means: (a) conduct by a Student that is designed or calculated to, or has the effect of, providing a misleading basis for admission, assessment or academic progress; and/or (b) conduct by a Student in connection with Research that is dishonest, reckless or negligent and seriously deviates from accepted standards within the scientific and scholarly community. Examples of Academic Misconduct Academic Misconduct includes but is not limited to: (a) passing off the work of any other person as the Students own work; (b) copying or relying on the work of any other person without appropriate acknowledgement; (c) impersonating any other person in, or for the purpose of, any examination, essay, assignment, course requirement or any other work relevant to assessment or allowing impersonation by another person for those purposes; (d) failing to comply with the Universitys directions given in connection with any examination or assessment, including having, possessing, accessing or using unauthorised material in the

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 examination or assessment, whether or not with the intention of using the material to obtain an advantage; (e) obtaining from, or giving to, any other person during any examination, or other assessment any information relating to that examination or other assessment or any part of it without the approval of the supervisor of that examination or other assessment; (f) undertaking an examination in breach of the conditions set down by the University for the supervision and conduct of the examination; (g) fabrication and falsification related to proposing, conducting or reporting Research; (h) breaching the Universitys Code of Good Practice in Research Procedure; (a) providing false information or fraudulent documentation including academic transcripts or medical certificates. Reporting Academic Misconduct 1. A member of the University staff who has reasonable grounds to believe that an act of Academic Misconduct has been committed by a Student must promptly report the matter to the Chair of the relevant Faculty Committee. 2. A Student who has reasonable grounds to believe that an act of Academic Misconduct has been committed by another Student may report the matter to the Chair of the relevant Faculty Committee. 3. A report made under sections 4 or 5 is an allegation of Academic Misconduct under this regulation. Plagiarism and collusion Plagiarism and collusion constitute extremely serious academic misconduct. They are forms of cheating. The Universitys definitions of plagiarism and collusion are as follows:
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Plagiarism occurs when a student passes off as the students own work, or copies without acknowledgment of its authorship, the work of any other person. Collusion occurs when a student obtains the agreement of another person for a fraudulent purpose with the intent of obtaining an advantage in submitting an assignment or other work.

You should note that the University views plagiarism and collusion very seriously and may impose serious penalties. The Universitys policy on plagiarism and collusion sets out your responsibilities as a student in regard to plagiarism and collusion. Students are responsible for ensuring that:
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they are familiar with the expected conventions of authorship and the appropriate use and acknowledgement of all forms of intellectual material relevant to their discipline work submitted for assessment is their own they take all reasonable steps to ensure their work cannot be accessed by others who might seek to submit it, in whole or in part, as their own.

Whenever you refer to another persons research or ideas (either by directly quoting or by paraphrasing them), you must acknowledge your source. If you are ever in doubt about how to properly cite a reference, consult your lecturer or the academic skills website www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-support/study-skills/ . The University policy of plagiarism and collusion is available from The Guide www.deakin.edu.au/theguide . Regulation 4.1(2)Academic Misconduct also contains important information regarding academic misconduct. Unauthorised collaboration Unauthorised collaboration is a form of collusion. It involves working with others with the intention of deceiving your markers about who actually completed the work. If you have collaborated with others in preparing an individual assessment item, you must disclose this to your lecturer. Assignments will sometimes be set as group work, but even in these cases generally you will still have to write up and submit your own report.

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 If you have any doubt as to what constitutes authorised or unauthorized collaboration, consult with your lecturer. Penalties The Faculty Academic Discipline Committee may impose a penalty on any student who is found to have committed an act of academic misconduct such as plagiarism, collusion, examination cheating or unauthorized collaboration. These penalties can include: Penalty Allocate a zero mark or other appropriate mark for the Unit or the assessment task Suspend from Unit or Course1 Exclude from the University2 3 Restrict or deny access to a facility (eg IT, library) Impose a fine Pay cost of investigating the misconduct Require an apology Reprimand and caution the student Allow resubmission of an assessment task Terminate candidature Degree not to be awarded X X X X (up to $500) X X X X X X X X X Single Member of a Full Faculty Faculty Committee Committee X X (for up to 2 weeks) X X (for up to 4 trimesters) X X X (up to $1000)

Require student to refrain from contact with specified person/s X

1 if a Student is suspended from a Unit or a Course they remain enrolled as a Student but are precluded from pursuing the relevant Course or Unit for a specified period.

2 If a student is excluded from the University they cease to be a Student of the University. However, such a person remains a Student pending: i. expiration of the time allowed for lodging an appeal; ii. where a notice of appeal is lodged, until the appeal process is finalised.

3 Fees paid by a Student who has been excluded may be refunded in whole or in part at the sole discretion of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic). An application for a refund must be made within one month of the exclusion. Things you should never do There are some activities that are never acceptable in the preparation of assignments at the tertiary level. Students who engage in any of the following activities create some doubt in the mind of the reader that the student's work is original. Many of these activities leave the student open to charges of plagiarism. Students should never:
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Submit an assignment without providing a list of references used. Copy one or more sentences from a reference source (book, journal, web page, etc.) without formatting the material as a quotation. Use data in the form of numbers, tables, graphs, diagrams or other images without citing the source of the

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 material. Use program source code, even if it is freely available in the public domain, without citing the source of the code. Take material from reference material and paraphrase it (write it in your own words) without citing the source of the material. Use an idea made by another person without citing the source of the idea.

LEARNING SUPPORT Writing style requirements Various writing styles are used for assessment in the Faculty of Business and Law. To maximise your chances of academic success it is important that you understand what is required. The Division of Student Life website provides useful resources at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-support/study-skills/ . In particular, a booklet Guide to assignment writing and referencing is available from http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/assets/resources/study-support/study-skills/assign-ref.pdf.

Referencing requirements Referencing is used to provide acknowledgment of sources of information, to avoid plagiarism, and is usually important for placing your work within a body of knowledge. Please see the section on Plagiarism above for some information regarding referencing, or the booklet Guide to assignment writing and referencing mentioned in the previous section Writing style requirements. The following Library website provides a virtual tutorial on referencing and has an online quiz: www.deakin.edu.au/library/tutorials/smartsearcher/

Oral presentation requirements Oral presentations are often used in assessment and it is important for you to understand what is required and how to prepare. Useful tips for successful presentations can be found by following links from www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-support/study-skills/ . Exam preparation Examinations are an important part of assessment for most units in the Faculty of Business and Law. Information on preparing for examinations and how to best use your time during an examination can be found by following links at www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-support/study-skills/ . Research skills The library provides many resources to http://www.deakin.edu.au/library/re search/index.php support your research. See

Information about research skills specific for the School of Law can be found at www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/law-research

Further information The Division of Student Life provides free on-campus academic skills workshops including: Organising and

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 Time Management Skills; How to Avoid Plagiarism; Working in Groups; Your First Assignment; Lectures and Tutorials; and Writing University Assignments. See www.deakin.edu.au/studentlife/academic-skills/workshops/index.php for further details. Faculty of Business and Law: www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/ Handbooks: www.deakin.edu.au/handbooks Previous unit guides: www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/unitguides/ Timetable information: www.deakin.edu.au/services/timetables/index.php Student connect: www.deakin.edu.au/studentconnect

Your rights and responsibilities Studying at university is a cooperative relationship between students and staff. The Student Charter (available from www.deakin.edu.au/theguide ) ensures both students and staff are aware of their rights and responsibilities as members of Deakin University.

Students with a health condition or disability If you have a physical, sensory or learning disability or a medical or mental health condition that interferes with your ability to achieve your academic goals, contact the Disability Resource Centre for advice and assistance: http://www.deakin.edu.au/equity-diversity/disability-services.php

UNIT PLANNER

The following table lists the topics and other activities in the unit week-by-week during the trimester. It is a guide only and there may be variations in order to accommodate any special needs of the class, public holidays or other circumstances.

Week number 1 2 3 4 5

Week beginning 5 March 2012 12 March 2012 19 March 2012 26 March 2012 2 April 2012 Friday 6 April 2012 to Sunday 15 April 2012

Topics and other details lecture topic 1 lecture topic 2 lecture topic 2-3 lecture topic 3-4 lecture topic 4 Intra-Trimester Break lecture topic 5 lecture topic 5 lecture topic 6 lecture topic 7 lecture topic 7-8 Written assignment 25% due Monday 14 May lecture topic 8 review

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

16 April 2012 23 April 2012 30 April 2012 7 May 2012 14 May 2012 21 May 2012 28 May 2012

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Deakin University, Faculty of Business and Law MAE102 - The Global Economy 2012 / Trimester 1 Monday 4 June 2012 Wednesday 6 June 2012 Thursday 7 June 2012 Friday 15 June 2012 Study Period Examination Period

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