This unit is only available via the University Connections Program (UCP) (formerly known as the UTAS/University College Program).
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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
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
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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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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