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Asian Studies unit (UCP014)

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

AssessmentAssessment 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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