312657 v.1 Borneo Studies Major

Introduction

Multi-disciplinary in its approach and through a multiplicity of theoretical perspectives complemented with hands-on field trips, the Borneo Studies major is meant to provoke thought and stimulate interest towards an informed understanding of Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan). This major is designed to enable students to develop insights into various areas of relevance to studying Borneo: culture, communication, history, economics, the environment, natural resources, sustainable development, politics, indigenous issues, linguistics, spirituality, and society. In combination with other majors, the Borneo Studies major provides a broad range of skills and knowledge to students who intend to pursue careers - within Borneo and the Asia-Pacific region in particular – pertaining to: the government and public sector, civil society and research organisations, natural resources (utilisation, conservation and management), education and teaching.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 2 Semester 1
312660	v.1	Languages, Arts and Crafts of Borneo 201	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312661	v.1	Spiritual Traditions and Religions of Borneo 202	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
312662	v.1	Borneo Ecosystems and Resources 301	3.0	25.0
312663	v.1	Borneo and the Global Economy 302	3.0	25.0
				50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
312664	v.1	Borneo Indigenous Community Research Project 311	3.0	50.0
				50.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
312576	v.1	Sustainable Resource Management 222	3.0	25.0
312580	v.1	Contested Knowledges: Truth, Lies and Memories 222	3.0	25.0
312597	v.1	Sustainability: Sociocultural Perspectives 223	3.0	25.0
312600	v.1	Social Inequality: Possibilities for Change 212	3.0	25.0