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Critical Asian Perspectives (ASIA90004)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject aims to advance fourth year and postgraduate coursework students' conception of the interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies. Students will deepen their understanding of this field through readings and discussions on societies ranging from Northeast to Southeast Asia to the Middle East. A critical and comparative outlook is encouraged throughout by way of contextually addressing a series of key issues confronting contemporary Asia as well as by exploring the utility of various available theoretical perspectives and conceptual tools in thinking about students’ own research projects and interests. Students are expected to interact with each other and with the instructor in seminar discussions on the assigned readings and on relevant topics. Presentations are required, mainly in the last two weeks of the semester though some may be scheduled beforehand.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Become familiar with the interdisciplinary issues involved in Asian Studies
- Compare approaches to the study of Asian languages and societies in different areas, and learn to apply this knowledge to developing expertise in their own areas
- Develop an appreciation of the knowledge systems appropriate to their field.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should:
- Show an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base
- Acquire comparative theoretical perspectives on East-West research
- Be able to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
- Exercise methods of critical inquiry and argument leading to improved analytical skills
- Acquire an awareness of issues relating to cross-cultural communication
- Develop team work skills through involvement in group discussions.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One presentation per student, equivalent to 1500 words (weeks 11 & 12)
| From Week 11 to Week 12 | 25% |
One comparative essay (due end of week 6)
| Week 6 | 25% |
One research design paper
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. | 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 1
Coordinator Andrew Rosser Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: A 2-hour seminar per week 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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Additional delivery details
Students must be admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) or fourth year Honours in Arabic, Asian Studies, Chinese, Islamic Studies, Indonesian or Japanese to enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Ancient World Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Japanese Studies Specialisation (formal) Islamic Studies Specialisation (formal) Chinese Studies Specialisation (formal) Indonesian Studies Specialisation (formal) Arabic Studies Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies Specialisation (formal) Asian Studies - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- 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