ast1ici intro to asia china and india
INTRODUCTION TO ASIA: CHINA AND INDIA
AST1ICI
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to India and China. To ensure a systematic approach, we focus on how countries are run (government); how people connect with each other (society); and how people perceive themselves and how outsiders perceive them (culture). The subject is both contemporary and historical. We examine pre-European history, the arrival and ejection of European imperialists and the condition of these countries today. With AST1IJI, the subject prepares students for more detailed study of Asia and for further study in Politics, History, Sociology and Anthropology. It provides sound background for the study of Asian languages.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorIan Woolford
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL1ICI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at first-year level for an Asian Studies Major in the ABA - Bachelor of Arts.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A concise history of India | Recommended | Metcalf, B.P. and Metcalf, T.R. | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2002 |
| Readings | China: a new history | Recommended | Fairbank, J. K. and Goldman, M. | ENLARGED EDITION, BELKNAP PRESS 1998 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorIan Woolford
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Comparative Analysis Essay (1,500 words equivalent) | 30 | |
| Reflective Annotated Bibliography(1000 words equivalent) | 25 | |
| Social Media Project (1000 words equivalent) | 25 | |
| Weekly online discussion tasks (10 weeks x 2%,1000 words equivalent) | 20 |