Overview
This specialisation is for students commencing from 2023.The Asian Studies major specialisation at UNSW provides you with a deep understanding of the Asian region, drawing on the tools of several disciplines. This interdisciplinary major specialisation is distinguished by an emphasis on an all-Asia approach, offering the opportunity to study and … For more content click the Read More button below.
The Asian Studies major specialisation at UNSW is designed to give you a broad understanding of the region as a whole but enables you to take country-specific courses, with the option of learning an Asian language.
Interdisciplinary methods aim to enhance the development of an Asian perspective in the study of Asian societies and to enable the critical analysis of the literature and scholarship on Asia.
This major specialisation is designed to create an Asia-literate graduate who has a broad understanding of the region and who can also develop a focused expertise in particular areas
Learning Outcomes
1.
Articulate disciplinary and cross-disciplinary theories and practices relevant to the study of Asia.
- Scholars
2.
Articulate a broad and coherent body of knowledge about foundational aspects of Asian societies, cultures, histories, and/or the arts from local, national and international perspectives.
- Scholars
3.
Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis in order to justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of Asian societies, cultures, histories, and/or the arts.
- Scholars
4.
Collaborate effectively with others and engage sensitively with diverse cultural perspectives on Asia.
- Scholars
- Leaders
5.
Communicate and debate complex ideas on Asia in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media.
- Scholars
- Leaders
6.
Exhibit initiative and self-direction in the study of Asia to continuously acquire knowledge and skills.
- Scholars
- Professionals
7.
Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives on Asia in order to engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice, civic life and/or scholarship.
- Scholars
8.
Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly.
- Global citizens
- Scholars
Available in Program(s) Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Commerce (International) - BCom(Int)3558 - Commerce (International)
Specialisation Structure
Students must complete 48 UOC.
Arts/Education (Secondary) Students
Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Prescribed Electives18 Units of Credit:
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