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Overview

The Asian Studies minor stream aims to develop a basic understanding of the Asian region, drawing on the tools of several disciplines. The Asian Studies minor stream is an interdisciplinary stream offering you the opportunity to study and understand the Asian region as well as Australia's place in it. Interdisciplinary … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Articulate a general body of knowledge about the diversity and dynamism of the Asian region
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Identify diverse views and competing perspectives on key issues in the region
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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Collaborate effectively with others
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment
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Recognise the use of interdisciplinary methods and techniques to understand key challenges for the region and Australia's relationship with it
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3438 - Media (Screen and Sound Production)
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business
Bachelor of International Studies - BlnSt3447 - International Studies
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3453 - Media (Public Relations and Advertising)
Bachelor of Media - BMedia3454 - Media (Communication and Journalism)
Bachelor of Economics - BEc3543 - Economics
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses

Level 2 Prescribed Electives

Level 3 Prescribed Electives

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