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Cultural Tourism in Southeast Asia (ANTH30017)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Off Campus
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
July
Overview
Availability(Quotas apply) | July - Off Campus |
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Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, with international tourist arrivals reaching a record level of 1.2 billion in 2015. This subject focuses on tourism in Southeast Asia, home to some of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world. Drawing on anthropology theory and ethnographic case studies, the subject assesses the social, cultural and economic impact of tourism in the region, with a particular focus on the island of Bali, Indonesia. The subject addresses key anthropological concerns about identity, culture, community and social change, amidst appreciation of concerns that have evolved in the anthropology of tourism about research methods, the purpose of tourism, imaginaries, relations between hosts and guests, environmental issues, alternative tourisms and the growth of residential tourism in the region. The subject is co-taught with scholars from Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia, who will provide inter-disciplinary perspectives on tourism in Southeast Asia. As a University of Melbourne Overseas subject (UMOS) this subject will take place on site at Udayana University in Bali. Whilst based in Bali, the subject will involve excursions to relevant tourism sites on the island.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion on the subject, students should:
- Develop an appreciation of the interplay between theory and ethnography inquiry
- Be able to communicate effectively in written and oral formats
- Apply critical and comparative analytical skills to the study of tourism
- Work with independence, self-reflection and an appreciation of cultural diversity through teaching and learning
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
There is a selection process to undertake this overseas intensive subject, and students taking this subject must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts only. Maximum of 15 students. The subject coordinator will undertake selection based on academic merit, application statement and interview. The selection process will be conducted after the release of the Semester 2 results, and students will be notified before the commencement of Semester 1.
This overseas intensive subject will incur additional costs such as travel and accommodation. Students may be eligible to apply for funding support.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ANTH10001 | Anthropology: Studying Human Diversity | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Short paper (500 words), due during the overseas study period (15%).
- Observational report (1000 words), due within one week of the end of the overseas study period (25%).
- Research Essay (2500 words), due four weeks after of the end of the overseas study period (60%).
- Hurdle requirement: As this is an overseas Intensively-taught subject, Seminar/Workshop attendance is compulsory for all classes. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
- Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Quotas apply to this subject
Dates & times
- July - Off Campus
Principal coordinator Paul Green Mode of delivery Off Campus Contact hours 24 Contact hours: comprising of seminars, small group workshops, and three excursions, delivered as an overseas intensive over the period of 10 days (Off Campus). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 10 July 2017 to 21 July 2017 Last self-enrol date 12 July 2017 Census date 21 July 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 August 2017 Assessment period ends 31 August 2017 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
There is a selection process to undertake this overseas intensive subject, and students taking this subject must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts only. Maximum of 15 students. The subject coordinator will undertake selection based on academic merit, application statement and interview. The selection process will be conducted after the release of the Semester 2 results, and students will be notified before the commencement of Semester 1.
This overseas intensive subject will incur additional costs such as travel and accommodation. Students may be eligible to apply for funding support.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of the subject.
- Off-campus study
This subject has an overseas component
There is a selection process to undertake this overseas intensive subject, and students taking this subject must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts only. Maximum of 15 students. The subject coordinator will undertake selection based on academic merit, application statement and interview. The selection process will be conducted after the release of the Semester 2 results, and students will be notified before the commencement of Semester 1. This overseas intensive subject will incur additional costs such as travel and accommodation. Students may be eligible to apply for funding support.
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Type Name Major Anthropology - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022