Asian Studies (B-ARTS_MAJOR_4)

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: 2 October 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	Not available in 2024	12.5
ASIA20003	Genders and Desires in Asia	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ASIA20004	Asian Arts: Networks and Hubs	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	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	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	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	Yogyakarta Summer Intensive	Summer Term (Off Campus)	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	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	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
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
KORE30001	Korean Politics and Society	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
KORE30002	Two Koreas in the World	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Links

http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/