Asian Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D22-AA-SPC+1005 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Year and Campus: 2012

Coordinator

Dr Lewis Mayo

Contact

The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au

Overview: Knowledge about Asia is a crucial national asset at a time of rapid globalisation and social change. The Asian Studies program at the University of Melbourne is one of the largest in Australia and comprises a comprehensive range of subjects in the intellectual, cultural, political and religious traditions of Asia, with a focus on China, Indonesia, Japan and South-east Asia. Asian Studies subjects are taught in English and do not require language prerequisites. Study abroad programs are available and Asialink offers a stimulating program of events and activities with an Asian focus.
Objectives: See course objectives
Structure & Available Subjects: A specialisation in Asian Studies in the Graduate Diploma of Arts consists of:

Level 1

  • One Asian Studies Level 1 subject (12.5 points)

Level 2

  • 37.5 points of level 2 Asian Studies Subjects

Level 3

  • 37.5 points of level 3 Asian Studies subject including Identity Ideology & Nationalism in Asia (12.5 points)
Total 100 points
Subject Options:

Asian Studies: Level 1 Subject:

12.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Asian Studies: Level 2 Subjects:

37.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2012
12.50

Asian Studies: Compulsory Level 3 subject

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Asian Studies: Level 3 Subjects:

37.5 points
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2012
12.50
Links to further information: http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Graduate Diploma in Arts

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