Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to the cultures of Asia with a particular emphasis on China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea. A critical perspective on youth cultures, popular cultures, religions, diversity and homogeneity, democracy and dissent, Asian views of Australia and Australian views of Asia. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the major strands of Asian cultures. An understanding of the major concepts necessary for an understanding of Asian cultures. The abilty to apply these concepts to a critical understanding of writings on Asian cultures. The ability to locate scholarly information on Asian studies from a range of printed and electronic sources. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | MacKerras, C. (ed.) (1992) Eastern Asia: An Introductory History. Sydney: MacMillan. Maidment, R. and MacKerras, C. (eds.) (1998) Society and Culture in the Asia Pacific. London: Routledge. Vervoorn, A. (1998) ReOrient: Change in Asian Societies. Oxford:Oxford University Press. Milner, A. and Quilty, M. (eds.) (1996) Australia in Asia: Comparing Cultures. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Milner, A. and Quilty, M. (eds.) (1996) Australia in Asia: Communities. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Milner, A. and Quilty, M. (eds.) (1998) Australia in Asia: Episodes. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 40%, Participation 10%, Presentation 30%, Quizzes 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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