Supervised Reading (Asia Institute) (MULT90002)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Rachel Woodlock: rachel.woodlock@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Dr Rachel Woodlock: rachel.woodlock@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject offers students the chance to undertake independent research in their respective disciplines in areas of interest to them, and present the findings in a scholarly manner. Topics might include aspects of regional history, ethnic groups, language, culture, polity, media, gender, class, religion, and literature. Students may make use of either Western language or non-Western language materials to develop an understanding of the different approaches and methodologies in the study of their region of interest.
Students should contact the subject coordinator in the first week of semester regarding a topic and appointing a supervisor.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Deepen their understanding of particular areas of interest in specific regions and disciplines
- Become conversant with current intellectual debates in their discipline
- Raise their awareness of differences in Asian and Western representations of social and cultural phenomena.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- Develop research skills through frequent and systematic use of the library and other information sources, the definition of areas of inquiry, and familiarisation with research methods
- Be trained in critical thinking and analysis through required and recommended reading, essay writing and tutorial discussion, and by assessing the arguments expressed in the reading materials
- Acquire an understanding of social, political, historical and cultural contexts and an international awareness of the world. They will do so by developing critical self-awareness, contextualising judgements and knowledge, opening themselves to new ideas and new aspects of Asian cultures, and formulating arguments
- Communicate knowledge clearly and economically, through essay and assignment writing, tutorial discussion and class presentations. They will be trained to give attention to detail through close reading, textual analysis, and essay writing. The class presentations and tutorial participation will train them in public speaking and enhance their confidence in self-expression
- Learn to plan and manage their time through organising their workloads for required reading and meeting deadlines for essays and assignments.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours) in Arabic Studies, Chinese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Islamic Studies or Japanese Studies.
Graduate Certificate in Arts in Asian Studies
Graduate Diploma in Arts in Islamic Studies
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) Arabic Studies, Chinese Studies, Indonesian Studies, Islamic Studies or Japanese Studies.
Master of Contemporary Chinese Studies
Master of Translation and Interpreting
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
One essay
| During the examination period | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to qualify to have their written work assessed. | 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: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Rachel Woodlock Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular documented fortnightly meetings with supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Rachel Woodlock: rachel.woodlock@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Coordinator Rachel Woodlock Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular documented fortnightly meetings with supervisor Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Rachel Woodlock: rachel.woodlock@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Time commitment totals 170 hours.
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
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- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
This subject is compulsory for Islamic Studies in the Graduate Diploma in Arts, and for Asian Studies in the Graduate Certificate in Arts. Program Coordinator approval is required for enrolment by Community Access Program (CAP), Inbound Exchange/Study Abroad or Incoming Cross-institutional students.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025