Overview
The unit provides a broad overview of major developments in Asia across the past two hundred years with a particular focus on Asia's place in the world today. It considers Asia's historic role at the centre of the global economy, its encounter with the West and the forces that reshaped … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Beatrice Trefalt
Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Beatrice Trefalt
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Recognise and discuss some of the historical trends that have shaped the development of the region over the past two hundred years;
2.
Explain how different societies function and change over time;
3.
Evaluate debates about 'imperialism', 'colonialism', 'race', 'gender', 'modernisation' and 'globalisation';
4.
Critically evaluate primary and secondary sources;
5.
Use 'evidence' to construct an 'argument' as they develop scholarly writing skills;
6.
Reflect upon what we can learn from studying and 'representing' past events and episodes.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Research proposal
2 - Quiz/Quizzes
3 - Analytical exercise
4 - Essay
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Technology resources
Availability in areas of study
Chinese studies
Cultural competence
Global Asia
Cultural competence
Global Asia