ASIA1025 Individual and Society in Asia and the Pacific A
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 and First Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course introduces students to some of the central issues that Asian and Pacific nations have been facing in modern times. Major themes include concepts of rights and responsibilities and the impact of globalisation on political and social environments. The course aims to develop a comparative understanding of cultures and societies through critical analysis of sources. For assignments, students will have opportunities to focus on the countries in which they have a particular interest. High-level English-language skills are required. |
| Learning Outcomes | Successful students will have made the first steps towards 'Asia-Pacific literacy'. That is, they will have a good grasp of the fundamental issues and themes shaping contemporary Asia-Pacific societies. They will have a good understanding of basic academic practice; they will approach sources critically; they will write persuasively but dispassionately; they will become aware of the theoretical standpoints adopted by others; and they will begin to reflect critically on their own standpoints. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Critical review: 1200 words (10%); Critical bibliography: 1200 words (10%); Research essay 2000 words (25%); Final reflective piece 1500 words (25%). Weekly discussion group questions (10%), Discussion group participation (10%) and weekly blog entries(2 entries per week - (10%) |
| Workload | Two lectures and one tutorial per week |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
NIL |
| Prescribed Texts |
Vervoorn, A.E., Re Orient: Change in Asian Societies, 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, 2006 |
| Majors/Specialisations | Cognitive Major (Asian History), Cognitive Major (Asian Politics and International Relations), Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), Pacific Studies, Cognitive Major (Security Studies), Chinese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Japanese Studies, Northeast Asian Studies, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Cognitive Major (Asian Literature), Asian Politics, and Development Studies |
| Academic Contact | Dr McComas Taylor |
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