The study of Asia is known to be challenging. Australians who study their own society already have a wide general knowledge of their subject, which is often not the case when they study Asia and the Pacific. Similarly, someone who grew up in one Asian country may lack general knowledge of other Asian or Pacific countries, given the great diversity of the region. An aim of the core coursework is to provide contextual knowledge and background. However, general knowledge by itself is not enough. It is also necessary to have a good understanding of different methodologies that are useful in the study of Asia and the Pacific. Fortunately, the ANU's unique concentration of Asia-Pacific specialists working on an extremely wide geographic area from very varied disciplinary perspectives enables the Faculty to equip students to meet the varied challenges the future will bring. The Core Coursework does this by examining four themes - Religion, Nationalism, Popular Culture, and History - through a number of Asia and Pacific case studies. Some of the case studies will be relevant to one particular Asian or Pacific country or region (such as the forest fires, the fall of Suharto, Fijian coups, the Tiananmen massacre); others will be relevant to Asia or the Pacific more generally (such as economic booms and crises); and still others will be relevant not just to Asia but to the world (epidemics such as SARS, globalised media, the drug trade and so on).
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:
- Demonstrate their expanded knowledge of the modern history of countries in the Asia-Pacific region
- Further demonstrate their ability to evaluate opinions, apply critical reasoning and construct effective arguments
- Communicate arguments and findings both orally and in writing and in accordance with academic standards
- Work interactively and reflectively in teams to deliver coherent group presentations
Indicative Assessment
The assessment regime for each course will be published annually. Consistent with normal practice, students may expect written details of the assessment regime in their individual course outline at the time of commencement of each course. Students are encouraged to discuss their course assessment regime with the course convener and if necessary their own academic advisor.
Participation in discussions in class and WebCT (10%); Group Presentation (20%); Reflection Paper (20%); Final Paper (50%, or 10% for Plan and 40% for Paper).
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Workload
The course meets for three hours a week for 12 weeks. Outside of the contact hours, two outside hours per contact hour for preparation and review would be common.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Students continuing in their current program of study will have their tuition fees indexed annually from the year in which you commenced your program. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $1218 | |
| 2014 | $2808 | |
| 2013 | $2808 | |
| 2012 | $2808 | |
| 2011 | $2778 | |
| 2010 | $2718 | |
| 2009 | $2670 | |
| 2008 | $2592 | |
| 2007 | $2298 | |
| 2006 | $2190 | |
| 2005 | $2190 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $3402 |
| 2014 | $3942 |
| 2013 | $3942 |
| 2012 | $3942 |
| 2011 | $3942 |
| 2010 | $3942 |
| 2009 | $3816 |
| 2008 | $3816 |
| 2007 | $3816 |
| 2006 | $3816 |
| 2005 | $3816 |
| 2004 | $3816 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6868 | 21 Jul 2014 | 08 Aug 2014 | 31 Aug 2014 | 30 Oct 2014 | In Person | N/A |
