ASIA6512 Readings in Asian Societies and Histories A
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2009, First Semester, 2009, Winter Session, 2009, Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, Autumn Session, 2010, Winter Session, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, and Spring Session 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
An individual course of readings on a topic identified by the student in consultation with the coordinator. The focus will be on English language material but students with particular Asian language skills will be encouraged to use them where possible. Weekly meetings to discuss material covered will be on a one-to-one basis. |
| Learning Outcomes | As each individual student's project will be tailored to specific supervisors, the learning outcomes will differ. Nevertheless, as most will pursue guided reading and research papers, it can be expected that the course will promote students' knowledge of the selected area; critical reading and analysis skills; and writing ability consistent with a guided research project. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Reports (totaling 40%), Research essay of 4,000 words (60%). Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the graduate students’ interests. |
| Workload | As each individual student's project will be tailored to a specific supervisor, the workload will be negotiated for each project. |
| Course Classification(s) | AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of coordinator |
| Programs | Joint Degree Program ANU-NUS - Master of Arts (Southeast Asian Studies) and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Academic Contact | Professor John Powers |
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