ast3cia critical issues in contemporary asia
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.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKaori Okano
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
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-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKaori 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Critical review (1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8, SILO9 |
Diagnostic assessment (1000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8, SILO9 |
Research report (2000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7, SILO8, SILO9 |