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Asian Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2021
Asian Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Associate Professor Michael Ewing
Email: mce@unimelb.edu.au
Currently enrolled students:
Future students:
Overview
Knowledge about Asia is a crucial national asset at a time of rapid globalisation and social change. The Asian Studies program at the University of Melbourne is one of the largest in Australia and comprises a comprehensive range of subjects in the intellectual, cultural, political and religious traditions of Asia, with a focus on China, Indonesia, Japan and South-east Asia. Asian Studies subjects are taught in English and do not require language prerequisites. Study abroad programs are available and Asialink offers a stimulating program of events and activities with an Asian focus.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this major will:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of traditions, ideologies and contemporary developments in the Asian region.
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Acquire the ability to use interdisciplinary frameworks to engage critically with key issues in contemporary Asia.
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Develop foundational research skills in the analysis of critical issues in the Asian region.
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Develop cross-cultural skills to work effectively with people from different cultures.
- Gain the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups
Last updated: 12 November 2021
Structure
100 credit points
This major requires the completion of:
- a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 1 electives
- 12.5 credit points of Arts Foundation subjects (for a single major), or 12.5 credit points of additional Level 1 electives (for a double major)*
- 25 credit points of Level 2 selective subjects
- 12.5 credit points of Level 2 electives
- 12.5 credit points of Level 3 Capstone subjects
- 25 credit points of Level 3 Asian Studies subjects including
- a minimum of 12.5 credit points of Level 3 selective subjects
*Notes:
Students must undertake one Arts Foundation subject as part of the course requirements and the Arts Foundation can be counted in one major only. For this major, you will need to complete two Level 1 subjects.
If you are completing a single major the correct enrolment for this major at level 1 is: One Arts Foundation subject and One Level 1 elective subject
If you are completing a double major the correct enrolment for this major at level 1 is: One Arts Foundation subject and One Level 1 Elective subject OR Two Level 1 Elective subjects
Level 1 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ASIA10001 | Language and Power in Asian Societies | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ASIA10002 | Asian Century: Meaning and Impact | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ASIA20001 | Media and Urban Culture in Asia | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ASIA20003 | Genders and Desires in Asia | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ASIA20004 | Asian Arts: Networks and Hubs | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
CHIN20025 | Human Rights in East and Southeast Asia | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 2 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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INDO20018 | Indonesian Politics and Society | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20007 | Chinese Studies: Culture and Empire | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
CHIN20008 | China Since Mao | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20030 | Activism and Social Change in China | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
HIST20010 | The First Centuries of Islam | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
HIST20034 | Modern Southeast Asia | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO20001 | Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
ISLM20015 | Politics in the Middle East & South Asia | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20005 | Contemporary Japan | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
KORE20002 | Contemporary Korea | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ASIA30002 | Identity, Ideology & Nationalism in Asia | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ASIA30003 | Asian Religions in Societal Context | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
ASIA30004 | Corruption in Asia | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
ISLM30018 | Diplomacy: Engaging the Muslim World | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Level 3 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ASIA30005 | Global Cultures of Japan and Korea | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
CHIN30001 | Classic Chinese Civilisation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30002 | Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
HIST30015 | The Modern Middle East | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
INDO30002 | Creative Industries in Indonesia | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO30017 | Indonesian Languages in Social Context | Not available in 2021 | 12.5 |
JAPN30002 | Social Problems in Japan | Semester 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
KORE30001 | Korean Politics and Society | Winter Term (Online) |
12.5 |
KORE30002 | Two Koreas in the World | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
POLS30011 | Chinese Politics and Society | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 12 November 2021