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