ASIA6513 Readings in Asian Societies and Histories B
ASIA6513 is only available under certain award programs.
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2012, First Semester, 2012, Autumn Session, 2012, Winter Session, 2012, Second Semester, 2012, Spring Session, 2012, Summer Session, 2013, First Semester, 2013, Autumn Session, 2013, Winter Session, 2013, Second Semester, 2013, and Spring Session, 2013 |
| 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 first semester 2012, a special topic 'Introductory Mongolian' will be offered by Indiana University's Center for Languages of the Central Asian Region via video-conferencing. For syllabus and assessment see under Topics.
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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 and Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Academic Contact | Dr Peter Hendriks |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
