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Identity, Ideology & Nationalism in Asia (ASIA30002)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject explores the interlocking themes of identity and ideology in a variety of Asian contexts. It examines how the ways in which people define themselves - 'identities'- are affected by socially-structured systems of thought - 'ideologies'. National ideologies and identities from across the Asian region will be explored in conjunction with study of ethnic, religious, class, gender, and regional forms of identity and ideology.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Acquire a broad knowledge of traditions, ideologies and contemporary developments in the Asian region through extensive reading in and discussion of relevant academic scholarship in Asian Studies
- Develop the ability to use interdisciplinary frameworks to engage critically with key issues in contemporary Asia by reading materials from a wide range of disciplines including history, anthropology, cultural studies, political economy, literary and religious studies
- Acquire foundational research skills in the analysis of critical issues in the Asian region through individual research projects developed in the course of the semester
- Develop cross-cultural skills to work effectively with people from different cultures through seminar discussion utilizing the knowledge, experience and cultural backgrounds of the students themselves
- Acquire the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities and work effectively both independently and in groups through their development of the research project that is the basis of the assessment.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should have:
- High level skills in research and analysis
- Capacity to understand complex social questions in a global and multi-cultural context
- Capacity to present complex ideas and original research findings in both oral and written form.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This is a Capstone subject and only available to students in the Asian Studies major within the Bachelor of Arts or the Asian Studies specialisation of the Graduate Diploma in Arts. This subject is not available to students in the minor or as breadth.
Bachelor of Arts students are required to completed the Level One requirements for the major before enrolling into this subject.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Bachelor of Arts students are expected that have completed the Level Two requirements for the major and completing the final year of the degree.
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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A research essay
| Mid semester | 30% |
A research essay
| During the examination period | 55% |
Regular Seminar participation, including presentation of original research | Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 20 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Richard Lee Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A total of 30 hours: One 1 hour lecture and One 1.5 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Type Name Major Asian Studies - 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