Overview

The unit will explore and examine the images and ideas that circulate about Asia in the world. You will gain appreciation of the conceptualisation of the 'idea' of Asia, not just as a geopolitical entity but, as a vital 'site' that is imagined and seen as generative of imagination. 'Asia' … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Mridula Nath Chakraborty

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Mridula Nath Chakraborty

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Explain the influence of Asian cultures and ideas in the Asia-Pacific region, and in an international context;

2.

Critically analyse a variety of texts in order to understand how Asia is created, determined and negotiated;

3.

Utilise skills in research, critical writing and intercultural competence to communicate research.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Peer assisted learning
Enquiry-based learning
Online learning
Research activities

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Analytical exercise
2 - Presentation
3 - Research Proposal
4 - Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Chinese studies
Global Asia
Indonesian studies
Japanese studies
Korean studies