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Concepts of Asia - ASIA1100
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Languages and Linguistics
 
 
Course Outline: http://legacy.handbook.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces students to Asian Studies by charting its rise as an interdisciplinary field of study and setting out to answer the foundation question: 'What is Asia?' Thematic modules examine East Asian, South Asian and Southeast Asian societies, cultures, ways of thinking, recent and current transformations and the influence of geography. Develops a knowledge and appreciation of the region's diversity and provides a range of conceptual approaches to contemporary Asia.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this course should:
  • Understand the trans-disciplinary field of area studies
  • Acquire deepened knowledge of Asian societies, cultures and economies
  • Appreciate varied intellectual and methodological approaches central to area (Asian Studies)
  • Gain an appreciation of learning and working in groups
  • Enhance individual skills in research, writing and argument
  • Acquire a social and cultural context for associated language studies
  • Intellectually prepare for further specialisation in the field of Asian Studies.

Assessment

  • Class test/s - 30%
  • Major essay - 40%
  • Class presentation/report - 20%
  • Participation - 10%

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