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Asian Studies Thesis Part 1 (ASIA40006)

HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Students will be required to write a thesis of 20,000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. Students will also write a research proposal and give two oral presentations on the research.

Students should contact the subject coordinator in the first week of semester regarding a topic and appointing a supervisor.

Asian Studies Thesis Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed consecutively.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Evaluate research and academic writing relating to Asian cultures and societies
  • Articulate their findings and views in written and oral presentations
  • Describe and analyse major issues relating to Asian cultures and societies
  • Design and conduct original research on a topic in Asian Studies.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Engage withe and evaluate complex texts
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Present arguments in structured formats
  • Examine important cultural materials from a scholarly perspective. 

Last updated: 6 February 2026