Overview

The unit explores the 'underside' of Asian societies, enabling a more complete understanding of the political and social tensions in the countries of northeast and Southeast Asia. It addresses such topics as corruption, environmental damage, gendered and ethnic violence, political resistance, religious extremist groups and organised crime. By focussing on … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

Rules

Enrolment Rule

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.

identify crucial and relevant elements of a range of Asian societies;

2.

comprehend key discourses relating to crime, violence and protest in the Asian region;

3.

reflect on the ways in which complex issues are represented in different research disciplines;

4.

read secondary sources critically and confidently, using available technologies as required;

5.

express yourself clearly orally and in writing, using available technologies as required.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Analytical exercise
2 - Portfolio
3 - Essay
4 - Oral test/assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Chinese studies
Indonesian studies
International studies
Japanese studies
Korean studies
Global Asia