Asian Studies Capstone: Key Issues and Debates - ARTS3210
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School: School of Humanities and Languages
Course Outline: School of Humanities & Languages
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: 72uoc overall, including one of the following, ARTS2210, ARTS2211 or ARTS2212, and enrolment in an Asian Studies major/minor.
CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Subject Area: Asian Studies
This capstone course provides a supportive environment for students to reflect on their experiences and knowledge in the major of Asian studies, to consolidate what they had learnt previously, and to prepare their transition into the workforce or postgraduate study. Particular attention will be given to key issues and debates of contemporary relevance to Asian societies and in some cases to the international community. Emphasis is given to interdisciplinarity of approaches and methodologies in researching particular topics or regions in Asia. Upon completing the course, students will gain a reflective summary of their personal learning trajectories in Asian Studies and be able to use the theories and skills that they have learnt to reflect and debate on current and emerging issues in contemporary Asia.