Critical Asian Perspectives

Subject ASIA90004 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 2-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Prerequisites:

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 or the Master of Translation (Extended).

Corequisites:

None.

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None.

Non Allowed Subjects:

None.

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Michael Ewing

Contact

Email: mce@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:
  • 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.
Assessment:
  • 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)

Hurdle requirements: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Prescribed Texts:

Materials supplied by the Institute.

Recommended Texts:

Materials supplied by the Institute.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • 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.
Notes:

None.

Related Course(s): Master of Translation (Extended)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of International Relations
100 Point Master of Islamic Studies
150 Point Master of Islamic Studies
200 Point Master of International Relations
200 Point Master of Islamic Studies
Arabic Studies
Asian Studies
Chinese
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Arabic
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Asian Studies
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Chinese
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Indonesian
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Islamic Studies
Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Japanese
Indonesian
Islamic Studies
Japanese
Modern Languages - 100 Point Program
PD-ARTS Arabic
PD-ARTS Asian Studies
PD-ARTS Chinese
PD-ARTS Indonesian
PD-ARTS Islamic Studies
PD-ARTS Japanese

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