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Global Cultures of Japan and Korea (ASIA30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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This subject will move beyond simple comparisons between nation-states by looking at Japan and the Korean Peninsula as a regional space of historical overlap and cultural intersection. By critically examining cultural expressions such as literature, film, and television drama, this subject will analyse historical narratives and claims of legitimacy, the processes involved in the construction of “national” culture, as well as each country’s engagement with the broader international community. Lectures will focus on concepts as well as historical and cultural context, which will then be applied to the analysis of cultural texts during tutorial sessions.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- Analyse cultural texts of various genres
- Critically reflect on definitions and understandings of culture
- Formulate arguments based on textual evidence
- Increase knowledge relating to the historical, social, and cultural interactions between Japan and Korea
- Develop foundational research skills by locating and examining primary and secondary sources.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should gain skills in:
- Self-reflection
- Effective verbal and written expression
- Organisational and time management
- Working in collaboration with others
- Feeling empathy for different perspectives and experiences.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
None.
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: 27 April 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
In-class activities
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
Presentation
| Throughout the semester | 10% |
Short Writing Assignments
| Throughout the semester | 35% |
Project
| During the examination period | 35% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance of all classes. | 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. (Some assessment tasks may be treated differently and these will be highlighted by the Subject Coordinator in the LMS). 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: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Jonathan Glade Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours: 1.5-hour lecture and 1-hour tutorial per week during semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Texts and reading material will be made available online during the semester.
- Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- 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: 27 April 2024