Program Requirements

This degree leads to advanced study of a Regional language with expertise in the context of the Region. The degree program of 144 units must include:

a) A Regional language major: comprising at least 48 units of language study, either satisfying at least the minimum level of attainment for the language program prescribed by the Faculty; or, alternatively, satisfying the Faculty of an equivalent level of skill and knowledge in a language approved by the Faculty.

b) A Contextual major comprising at least eight courses (48 units) consisting of (i) two introductory courses (ie, ASIA1000-level courses), one of which must be ASIA1025 (please note that no more than 12 units of 1000-level courses can normally be taken), (ii) two 'core courses' corresponding to the major, (iii) two to three elective courses relevant to the area of specialisation, and (iv) two relevant courses taught within the College or elsewhere at the ANU.  Relevant courses, while broadly understood, will be confirmed by an academic advisor or the Sub-Dean.  The Contextual majors are:

Chinese Studies, Northeast Asian Studies, Japanese Studies, Indonesian Studies, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Pacific Studies, and Security Studies.

Overall, the degree program must include 36 units (6 courses) in non-language courses taught by the Faculty. (This includes courses taken in the contextual major). Non-language courses are those that are not part of a language sequence and do not have a language prerequisite.

c) Elective Component: comprising up to 48 units - unprescribed. This allows a student the option to take a relevant major in another Faculty. It also allows the taking of further Asian language and/or non-language Asian-Pacific Studies courses.

 

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