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Asian Studies
Bachelor of ArtsMajorYear: 2023
Asian Studies
Contact information
Coordinator
Professor Andrew Rosser
Email: andrew.rosser@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: 3 May 2024
Structure
100 credit points
This major requires the completion of:
-
25 credit points of Level 1 subjects, comprising of:
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 the 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: The 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: The 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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ASIA10002 | Asian Century: Meaning and Impact | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA20001 | Media and Urban Culture in Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ASIA20003 | Genders and Desires in Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ASIA20004 | Asian Arts: Networks and Hubs | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
ASIA20008 | Digital Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ASIA20007 | Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 2 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
INDO20018 | Indonesian Politics and Society | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
CHIN20007 | Chinese Studies: Culture and Empire | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20008 | China Since Mao | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN20030 | Activism and Social Change in China | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
HIST20034 | Modern Southeast Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO20001 | Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISLM20015 | Politics: Middle East and South Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN20005 | Contemporary Japan |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
KORE20002 | Contemporary Korea | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 Capstone subject
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA30002 | Identity, Ideology & Nationalism in Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 selective subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
ASIA30003 | Asian Religions in Societal Context | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
ASIA30004 | Corruption in Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ISLM30018 | Diplomacy: Middle East and South Asia | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
ASIA30005 | Global Cultures of Japan and Korea | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Level 3 electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CHIN30001 | Classic Chinese Civilisation | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CHIN30002 | Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JAPN30002 | Social Problems in Japan | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POLS30011 | Chinese Politics and Society | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
INDO30022 | Indonesian Views, Global Linkages | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
KORE30001 | Korean Politics and Society | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
KORE30002 | Two Koreas in the World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 3 May 2024