Overview
This unit examines the legacies of World War II in the Asia Pacific region, especially Japan, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. It considers such well-known events as the Nanking Massacre of 1937 and the sexual slavery of so-called 'comfort women , as well as lesser known issues … For more content click the Read More button below.
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Beatrice Trefalt
Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Beatrice Trefalt
Notes
This unit is not offered in 2025.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
A solid foundation of knowledge about the Second World War in Asia and the Pacific
2.
Familiarity with specific issues related to war legacies and war memory
3.
Critical insights into the contested and fluid nature of representations of the past
4.
Research and interpretation skills through tutorial preparation and participation, and through the submission of written assignments
5.
Practice in presenting and debating ideas and interpretations effectively and in an informed manner, both orally and in writing.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Short analytical exercise
2 - Multimedia
3 - Essay
4 - Quiz
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Chinese studies
Cultural competence
International studies
Japanese studies
Global Asia
Cultural competence
International studies
Japanese studies
Global Asia