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Supervised Reading (Asia Institute) (MULT90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
Please refer to the return to campus page for more information on these delivery modes and students who can enrol in each mode based on their location.
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject offers students the chance to undertake independent research in their respective disciplines in areas of interest to them, and present the findings in a scholarly manner. Topics might include aspects of regional history, ethnic groups, language, culture, polity, media, gender, class, religion, and literature. Students may make use of either Western language or non-Western language materials to develop an understanding of the different approaches and methodologies in the study of their region of interest.
Students should contact the subject coordinator in the first week of semester regarding a topic and appointing a supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
- deepen their understanding of particular areas of interest in specific regions and disciplines.
- become conversant with current intellectual debates in their discipline.
- raise their awareness of differences in Asian and Western representations of social and cultural phenomena.
Generic skills
- develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods
- be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials
- acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. They will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Asian cultures, and formulating arguments
- be able to communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. They will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression
- learn to plan and manage their time through organising their workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is compulsory for Islamic Studies in the Graduate Diploma in Arts, and for Asian Studies in the Graduate Certificate in Arts. Program Coordinator approval is required for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One essay
| During the examination period | 100% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Michael Ewing Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Regular documented fortnightly meetings with supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery
Principal coordinator Michael Ewing Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours Regular documented fortnightly meetings with supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
To be advised by supervisor.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Translation Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Arabic Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Chinese Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Japanese Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Indonesian Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
This subject is compulsory for Islamic Studies in the Graduate Diploma in Arts, and for Asian Studies in the Graduate Certificate in Arts. Program Coordinator approval is required for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
- 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: 31 January 2024