Offered By	Faculty of Asian Studies
Academic Contact	Dr Aat Vervoorn

General Requirements for the Cognitive Major

A cognitive major comprises 8 courses (48 units), of which at least 6 courses (36 units) must come from Faculty of Asian Studies offerings. The cognitive major may not normally include more than 12 units at first-year level. The cognitive major may include up to 12 units in relevant courses taught outside the Faculty, selected from those listed below as relevant to the various fields of study, or other courses with the approval of the Sub Dean.

There is great flexibility in constructing this major and students are invited to select a field of study which best meets their academic need. Ideally the cognitive major will achieve two aims: it will support the study of a chosen Asian society, and it will give exposure to theoretical or disciplinary approaches.

NB: Degree rules allow that students taking the Asian Language Major (Japanese) may also take the Japanese Linguistics Major in-lieu of the Cognitive Major. Students working towards the major in any of these areas are strongly urged to consult the convener for the relevant field.The convener will help them design a personal selection of courses that best combines study of an Asian society with disciplinary or theoretical insights.

Incompatibility
Students considering taking MEAS2104 Islam History and Institutions, please note that this course is incompatible with ASIA2165

Students considering taking POLS2030 Japanese Politics, please note that this course is incompatible with ASIA2031

Students considering taking ECON2008 Japanese Economy and Economic Policy, please note that this course is incompatible with ASIA2023

Students considering taking LAWS2229 Law and Society in Southeast Asia, please note that this course is incompatible with ASIA2268

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.