Degree Structure

An Asian 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.

The Asian Language majors are Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Pacific Languages, Sanskrit, Thai Urdu and Vietnamese.

As progression through a Language major is based on a successional completion of courses, this necessitates that students opting to do a Language major must study on a part-time basis.  The Diplome of Asia-Pacific Studies for these students, therefore, will take 3-4 years to complete.

 

Contextual major: comprising at least eight courses (48 units) consisting of (i) two compulsory introductory courses (ie. ASIA1000-level courses) one of which must be ASIA1025 (please note that no more than 12 units can normally be taken at first-year level), (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, Indonesian Studies, Japanese Studies, Northeast Asian Studies, Pacific Studies, Security Studies, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies 

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