Critical Asian Perspectives

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

2 contact hours/week , 8 additional hours/week. Total of 10 hours per week.

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth year honours in Arabic, Asian Studies, Chinese, Islamic Studies, Indonesian or Japanese or the Master of International Relations.

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This subject aims to consolidate and develop fourth year and postgraduate coursework students' intellectual conception of the interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies. Students will deepen their understanding of their chosen field through readings in Arabic and Islamic studies, Chinese studies, Indonesian studies and Japanese studies as well as interacting with each other in seminar discussions on the assigned readings and topics of student interest. Theoretical topics include indigenous knowledge systems. analytical frameworks such as gender, ethnicity and class, and the concept of reflexivity.

• 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.

One 15-20 minute presentation 20% (weeks 11 & 12) . one comparative essay 2000 words 30% (due end of week 6). one research design paper 2500 words 50% (due in examination period).)

Materials supplied by the Institute.

Materials supplied by the Institute.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• 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.

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