Asian Studies

Major/Minor/Specialisation !D22-AA-SPC+1005 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus:	2015

Coordinator

Dr Edwin Jurriens

edwin.jurriens@unimelb.edu.au

Contact

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@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.
Learning Outcomes:	See program objectives
Structure & Available Subjects:	Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires: one compulsory Level 3 Asian Studies subject (12.5 points) two core Level 9 subjects (25 points) one Asian studies Level 1 subject (12.5 points) three Level 2 Asian studies subjects (37.5 points) one Level 3 Asian studies subject (12.5 points) Total 100 points
Subject Options:	Asian Studies: Compulsory Level 3 Subjects 12.5 points Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ASIA30002 Identity, Ideology & Nationalism in Asia Semester 2 12.50 Core Level 9 Subjects 25 points Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ASIA90001 Human Rights in Southeast Asia Semester 2 12.50 INTS90007 Rising China in the Globalised World Semester 2 12.50 INTS90008 Education and State Power in China Semester 1 12.50 Asian Studies: Level 1 Subject 12.5 points Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ASIA10001 Language and Power in Asian Societies Semester 1 12.50 Asian Studies: Level 2 Subjects 37.5 points Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: ASIA20001 Media and Urban Culture in Asia Semester 1 12.50 CHIN20007 Chinese Studies: Culture and Empire Semester 1 12.50 CHIN20008 China Since Mao Semester 2 12.50 CHIN20025 Human Rights in China & East Asia Semester 2 12.50 HIST20010 The First Centuries of Islam July 12.50 HIST20034 Modern Southeast Asia Semester 2 12.50 INDO20005 Asian Performing Arts: Global and Local Not offered in 2015 12.50 JAPN20005 Contemporary Japan Semester 1 12.50 Asian Studies: Level 3 Subjects 12.5 points Subject Study Period Commencement: Credit Points: CHIN30001 Classic Chinese Civilisation Semester 2 12.50 CHIN30002 Taiwan & Beyond: Chinese Settler Culture Semester 1 12.50 HIST20076 Making China Modern Semester 2 12.50 HIST30015 The Modern Middle East Semester 1 12.50 INDO30003 Popular Cultures in Indonesia Not offered in 2015 12.50 INDO30006 Literature: Reading Indonesian Lives Semester 1 12.50 JAPN30002 Social Problems in Japan Semester 2 12.50 POLS30011 Chinese Politics and Society Semester 1 12.50
Links to further information:	http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s):	Graduate Diploma in Arts

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