Asian Studies unit (UCP014)

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Introduction

This unit is designed for students undertaking the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) who are enrolled in a Tasmanian school or college. After a general introduction to Asia and Asian studies, College teachers will use materials made available from the University of Tasmania to teach on these three major themes: The People of Asia: Ethnicity and diversity; Young Asia: Youth culture, pop culture, and the lives of young people; Food in Focus: Asia's food challenges, traditional vs changing diets, food and ritual.

This is a unit for Year12 college students.

Summary

Unit name	Asian Studies
Unit code	UCP014
Credit points	25
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Languages
Coordinator	Doctor Taufiq Tanasaldy
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies):
Level	Foundation or Enabling

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Full Year Period

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Full Year Period	22/2/2026	17/8/2026	31/10/2026	31/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Articulate understandings of the concepts of globalisation, diversity, equality, modernity and tradition in Asia
• Locate, evaluate, summarise and utilise relevant research material related to Asia and present your ideas in various formats in accordance with the style guide
• Reflect on your learning about Asia through relating it to the Tasmanian/Australian context and your own experience

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
099999	$4,349.00	$2,041.00	not applicable	$5,124.00

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Teaching

Assessment	Assessment Task 1: Reflections (10%)|Assessment Task 2: Annotated Bibliography (15%)|Assessment Task 3: Literature Review (15%)|Assessment Task 4: College-specific assignment (15%)|Assessment Task 6: Viva Voce (20%)|Assessment Task 5: Research Essay (25%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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