CRITICAL ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ASIA

AST3CIA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The aim of the subject is to explore the diversity of Asia, problematize the neat categories and ideas that underpin popular perceptions about 'Asia', while showcasing the research expertise of those working within Asia within the School of Social Sciences. Among the issues explored are: nationalism, multiculturalism, identities, youth, the widening gaps in wealth distribution, religion, education, and the role of technology, media, and language in these processes. In exploring these issues, we sketch out the relationships between them. While the disciplinary backgrounds we take to these questions include sociology, anthropology, linguistics, education, cultural studies, religion and philosophical studies, and political science, it will become evident that answers to these questions require a multidisciplinary approach.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Kaori Okano

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: 30 credit points of second year Asian Studies, Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Hindi, Sociology, Anthropology or Politics or approval from subject coordinator

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse local social and cultural groups and institutions in Asia in relation to historical and contemporary global processes.

02. Engage in peer teaching/learning activities in pairs and in groups.

03. Evaluate diverse positions and/or arguments regarding a relevant topic in Asian Studies.

04. Identify and evaluate the ethical and moral implications of key stereotypes and ideas as they relate to Asian societies.

05. Present a brief and persuasive argument to peers on a relevant topic in Asian Studies.

06. Produce an original, well researched response to a relevant topic in Asian Studies

07. Summarise research and arguments on a relevant topic in Asian Studies.

08. To be able to analyse and critique new stereotypes and ideas.

09. Write critical review that shows understanding of key questions in social science and humanities and how these related to relevant topics in Asian Studies.

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kaori Okano

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Critical review (1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8, SILO9
Diagnostic assessment (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8, SILO9
Research report (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8, SILO9