311938 v.2 Asian Studies Major

Introduction

The Asian Studies major gives students a high degree of 'Asia-literacy', developing insights into various areas: culture, society, religion, history, politics, environment, linguistics and communication, and business organisations. Using a multidisciplinary approach, it emphasises what is universal and/or comparative about Asia. The major also helps students understand the social and business dynamics of the region, and to develop their career and research skills. It thus balances theoretical investigation with a practical career orientation. The Asian studies major offers possibilities for combinations with other majors which will further enhance career paths. Graduates from the Asian Studies program are in high demand in both private and public sectors,locally and internationally.

Additional Introductory Information

Students choosing this major within the Bachelor of Arts degree will also choose another major or an elective stream. Choosing a second major allows students to study in an additional discipline area. Choosing an elective stream allows students to undertake further study in the discipline of their first major or choose from a variety of units from around the University. Combinations of majors are listed in the handbook at http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/311921.html.

Course Entry Requirement

Students should complete Discovering Asia 111 and Global Change in Australia and its Region 112 or Australia and Asia Transformed 112 in first year.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
312586	v.1	Asian Religion and Philosophy 211	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312585	v.1	Titans and Transformations: Japan, China, India 212	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
311870	v.1	Engaging Asia 312	3.0	50.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312320	v.1	Researching Asia 311	3.0	50.0
				50.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
13214	v.6	Business Culture in Japan and Korea 223	3.0	25.0
311867	v.1	Communicating with China 280	3.0	25.0
312582	v.1	Human Rights and Social Justice 223	3.0	25.0
312590	v.1	Indonesian Transformations 221	3.0	25.0
312592	v.1	Islam in Contemporary Asia 225	3.0	25.0
5077	v.7	Chinese Society and Culture 250	3.0	25.0
5078	v.7	Japanese Society and Culture 250	3.0	25.0
7714	v.7	East Asian Sociolinguistics 212	3.0	25.0