ASIA3013 Readings in Asian Societies and Histories B
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, Autumn Session, 2010, Winter Session, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, Spring Session 2010, Summer Session, 2011, First Semester, 2011, Autumn Session, 2011, Winter Session, 2011, Second Semester, 2011, and Spring Session, 2011 |
| 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 English language 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. In 2nd semester 2010, a special topic 'Introductory Mongolian' will be offered by Indiana University's Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region and delivered by videoconference to the ANU. |
| 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 coAs 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. urse 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 (40%), Research essay (60%). |
| Workload |
Weekly meetings to discuss material covered will be on a one-to-one basis. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement |
Permission of coordinator, based on evidence of strong ability and motivation. Enrolment will be subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), Cognitive Major (Asian Literature), Northeast Asian Studies, Japanese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Chinese Studies, and Southeast Asian Studies |
| Other Information |
Note:Enrolment will be subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor. |
| Academic Contact | subdean and peter.hendriks@anu.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
