Description
The ANU is a world-leading centre for advanced research on the politics of Asia and the Pacific. This minor introduces students to the politics of the region and to the study of comparative politics. The minor provides opportunities for students to learn about the politics of China, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Pacific and the region as a whole. An Asia-Pacific politics minor provides students with a basic foundation and conceptual toolkit for further study and future careers.
Course Lists
The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major, whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.
Relevant Degrees
Requirements
This minor requires the completion of 24 units, which must include:
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASIA1035 | Introduction to Asian Politics | 6 |
| ASIA2065 | Asia’s Changing Politics in Comparative Perspective | 6 |
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ASIA1999 | The Origins of Political Order in Asia | 6 |
| ASIA2026 | The Politics of China | 6 |
| ASIA2031 | Japanese Politics | 6 |
| ASIA2039 | Burma/Myanmar - a Country in Crisis | 6 |
| ASIA2049 | Politics and Society in Contemporary Korea | 6 |
| ASIA 2070: Democracy in Southeast Asia | ||
| ASIA 2090: Study Tour: Pol Econ Myanmar | ||
| ASIA2096 | North Korea: History, Culture, Politics | 6 |
| ASIA 2109: Politics of South Asia | ||
| ASIA2516 | Indonesia: Politics, Society and Development | 6 |
| ASIA 3014: Southeast Asian Frontiers | ||
| POLS2055 | Pacific Politics | 6 |
| POLS2069 | Politics in Russia | 6 |
| POLS 2070: Politics in Central Asia | ||
| INTR3002 | Global Governance in the Asia-Pacific | 6 |
| ASIA2222 | Taiwanese Society and Politics | 6 |
| PASI2030 | Study Tour: Regional Policymaking for Pacific Development | 6 |
