ASIA6513 Readings in Asian Societies and Histories B
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 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.
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| 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 (60%). Graduate students 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 | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Other Information |
Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Academic Contact | 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.
