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Global Cultures of Japan and Korea (ASIA30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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This subject will move beyond simple comparisons between nation-states by looking at Japan and the Korean Peninsula as a regional space of historical overlap and cultural intersection. By critically examining cultural expressions such as literature, film, and television drama, this subject will analyse historical narratives and claims of legitimacy, the processes involved in the construction of “national” culture, as well as each country’s engagement with the broader international community. Lectures will focus on concepts as well as historical and cultural context, which will then be applied to the analysis of cultural texts during tutorial sessions.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse cultural texts of various genres.
- Critically reflect on definitions and understandings of culture.
- Formulate arguments based on textual evidence.
- Increase knowledge relating to the historical, social, and cultural interactions between Japan and Korea.
- Develop foundational research skills by locating and examining primary and secondary sources.
Generic skills
- Self-reflection
- Effective verbal and written expression
- Organisational and time management
- Working in collaboration with others
- Feeling empathy for different perspectives and experiences
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
None.
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: 19 March 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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In-class activities
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Presentation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Short Writing Assignments
| Throughout the semester | 35% |
Project
| During the examination period | 35% |
Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. Hurdle requirement | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Additional details
All work must be completed to pass this subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 19 March 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Texts and reading material will be made available online during the semester.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 19 March 2024