ASIA2515 Malaysia - A Developing Multicultural Society
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | ASIA2515 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Malaysia has a multicultural population about the size of Australia's. This course focuses on dramatic social, economic and political transformations during 50 years of Independence. Particular attention will be given to the impact of Malaysia's longest-serving prime minister, Dr Mahathir Mohamad, including on relations with Australia, and changes under Abdullah Badawi. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Essay (30%), Tutorial (40%), and Final exam (30%). |
| Workload |
3 hours per week. |
| Requisite Statement |
6 University courses (36 units) |
| Preliminary Reading |
Mahathir bin Mohamad, The Malay Dilemma, Times Books International, Singapore, 2001 reprint; |
| Majors/Specialisations | Development Studies, Cognitive Major (Asian Politics and International Relations), Cognitive Major (Asian History), Cognitive Major (Asian Religions), Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), and Cognitive Major (Security Studies) |
| Academic Contact | Dr Tony Milner |
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