This course examines how and why empires were constructed, how they were stitched together, how rulers and the ruled interacted, and how and why empires disintegrated or were transformed into other forms. The course will take a number of examples, including the earlier empires that established Asia’s reputation for imperial power and grandeur as well as Western colonial empires. It will consider the ways in which empires end, including decolonization and transformation into nation states. It will examine the ideologies of empire, political, military and cultural repression and resistance, and the memory of empire in the modern world. The course will also deal with issues such as the role of gender, class and ethnicity in empire, the impact of empire on language, culture, religion, the economy, the environment, and the relationship between art and empire.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Having completed this course students will be able to:- Describe how historians have approached the study of Asia;
- Critically use concepts and tools from the discipline of history to develop, review, analyse and synthesise knowledge about Asia;
- Evaluate how the study of Asia has influenced the discipline of history.
Indicative Assessment
Contribution to discussion (10%); two article summaries – 500 words each, 10% each – (20%); long essay (2,000 words) (30%); Two-hour exam (40%).The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
1 x 2 hour lecture plus 1 x 1 hour tutorial per weekRequisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Reading list to be provided in the course outline.Preliminary Reading
Reading list to be provided in the course outline.
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 | $1164 | |
| 2014 | $2478 | |
| 2013 | $2472 | |
| 2012 | $2472 | |
| 2011 | $2424 | |
| 2010 | $2358 | |
| 2009 | $2286 | |
| 2008 | $2286 | |
| 2007 | $2286 | |
| 2006 | $2286 | |
| 2005 | $2286 | |
| 2004 | $1926 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1994-2003 | $2574 |
| 2014 | $3246 |
| 2013 | $3240 |
| 2012 | $3240 |
| 2011 | $3240 |
| 2010 | $3240 |
| 2009 | $3240 |
| 2008 | $3240 |
| 2007 | $3132 |
| 2006 | $3132 |
| 2005 | $3132 |
| 2004 | $2916 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3392 | 20 Jul 2015 | 07 Aug 2015 | 31 Aug 2015 | 30 Oct 2015 | In Person | N/A |