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Asian Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2022
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
On completion of this major, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of traditions, ideologies and contemporary developments in the Asian region.
- Acquire the ability to use interdisciplinary frameworks to engage critically with key issues in contemporary Asia.
- Develop foundational research skills in the analysis of critical issues in the Asian region.
- 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 2022
Structure
100 credit points
This major requires the completion of:
- 25 credit points of Level 1 subjects, comprising of either:
-
12.5 credit points of Level 1 electives and 12.5 credit points of Arts Discovery (for a single major)
OR
25 credit points of 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 Discovery subject as part of the course requirements and the Arts Discovery 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 Discovery 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 Discovery subject and One Level 1 Elective subject OR Two Level 1 Elective subjects
Level 1 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA10001 | Language and Power in Asian Societies | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
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 |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA20001 | Media and Urban Culture in Asia | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ASIA20003 | Genders and Desires in Asia | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ASIA20004 | Asian Arts: Networks and Hubs | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20025 | Human Rights in East and Southeast Asia | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
INDO20018 | Indonesian Politics and Society | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20007 | Chinese Studies: Culture and Empire | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20008 | China Since Mao | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20030 | Activism and Social Change in China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
HIST20010 | The First Centuries of Islam | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
HIST20034 | Modern Southeast Asia | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO20001 | Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ISLM20015 | Politics in the Middle East & South Asia | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20005 | Contemporary Japan | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
KORE20002 | Contemporary Korea | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA30002 | Identity, Ideology & Nationalism in Asia | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA30003 | Asian Religions in Societal Context | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
ASIA30004 | Corruption in Asia | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISLM30018 | Diplomacy: International Relations/Islam | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA30005 | Global Cultures of Japan and Korea | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30001 | Classic Chinese Civilisation | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30002 | Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
HIST30015 | The Modern Middle East | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
INDO20020 | Creative Industries in Indonesia | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
INDO20019 | Indonesian Languages in Social Context | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
JAPN30002 | Social Problems in Japan | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
KORE30001 | Korean Politics and Society | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
KORE30002 | Two Koreas in the World | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POLS30011 | Chinese Politics and Society | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 12 November 2022