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Convener: Dr Mark Wang (Geography)
The Asian studies program at the University of Melbourne is ideal for students who wish to acquire a broad understanding of modern Asian societies and cultures. Students can combine language study with subjects that draw on teaching and research from a number of areas of study in Arts that address the cultural frameworks through which Asian societies can be understood. The program provides students with a comparative view of Asian societies through a critical and interdisciplinary approach. Students may also choose to specialise in a particular region of study to enhance their future career choices.
Asian studies is one of a number of departments that constitute the Melbourne Institute of Asian Languages and Societies (MIALS). The Institute was established in 1998 as a major teaching and research initiative of the University of Melbourne. MIALS serves to strengthen the University's role as a major international centre for the development of studies in Asian languages and societies. Students who specialise in Asian studies develop transferable skills that will enhance their career options. Alternatively, they are able to expand on their interest and knowledge through an articulated structure of higher degree study options at the University of Melbourne.
Asian studies draws on collaborations with other faculties and departments at the University of Melbourne to offer a comprehensive program of study in the rich languages and intellectual, cultural, legal, political and religious traditions of Asia. Religious, political, social and economic aspects are considered with a focus on Japan, China, Indonesia and other South and East Asian societies.
Within the Asian studies major, only those subjects offered by departments of the Faculty of Arts are Arts-approved ( see Arts-approved subject requirement). Combined degree students may not be able to undertake subjects offered by the Faculties of Economics & Commerce and Law, and should contact a course adviser for advice.
The Asian studies program commences in second year. The general prerequisite for entry is the completion of 50 points of first year in any areas of study within the Faculty of Arts.
Students are also strongly advised to undertake some study of an Asian language at first year. Languages available include Chinese, Indonesian, Japanese, Thai,1 and Vietnamese.1
The following first year subjects are recommended for students interested in undertaking a major in Asian studies:
| Recommended first year subjects | ||
|---|---|---|
| 110-027 Chinese Studies: Culture and Environment | 1 | |
| 110-031 China Imagined and Perceived | Not Offered | |
| 110-045 China in the 1980s and 1990s | Not Offered | |
| 110-046 Strategies for Business and Bureaucracy | 2 | |
| 110-047 Chinese Calligraphy | 1 | |
| 121-011 Australia in Asia | 2 | |
| 131-007 The World Since World War Two: 1945-1972 | 1 | |
| 131-008 The World Since World War Two: 1973-2000 | 2 | |
| 166-009 The World is an Amazing Place | Not Offered | |
| 175-006 Cross-cultural Communication | 2, repeat Summer | |
| 325-103 The Asian Economies | Not Offered | |
A major in Asian studies usually consists of nine 12.5 point subjects, totalling 112.5 points. It comprises:
two first year subjects from any area of study (25 points) and;
seven second/third year subjects (totalling 87.5 points) which must include:
131-146 Inventing Asian Traditions, the program's compulsory subject (12.5 points) and;
six subjects from the list of Asian studies subjects below.
The following second/third year, third year, and third/fourth year subjects are part of the Asian studies program. You must consult the relevant area of study entries in this Handbook to make sure that you meet the prerequisites, if any, for these subjects. The usual prerequisite for entry to a third year subject is 25 points of second/third year in that area. The usual prerequisite for entry to a third/fourth year subject is 37.5 points at second/third year in that area.
| Third year subjects | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chinese studies | Semester | |
| 110-055 Chinese Research Methods | 2 | |
| Third/fourth year subjects | ||
|---|---|---|
| Chinese studies | Semester | |
| 110-058 Chinese Religion and Ritual | 1 | |
| Geography | ||
| 121-036 China Field Class | 2 | |
| Indonesian studies | ||
| 110-020 Islam and the State in Indonesia | 1 | |
| 110-074 Indonesian Political Economy | 1 | |
| 110-075 Analysing Indonesia: Concepts and Issues | 1 | |
| 110-081 History and Varieties of Malay | 1 | |
| 110-084 Performance and Power in Indonesia | 2 | |
| 110-087 Peoples and Languages of Indonesia | 2 | |
| Islamic studies | ||
| 110-018 Islam and Questioning of Modernity | 1 | |
| 110-093 Islamic Banking and Finance | 2 | |
| Japanese studies | ||
| 110-121 Social Problems in Japan | 2 | |
| 110-138 Japanese Art: Zen Painting to Edo Prints | 1 | |
Currently there is no pure honours program in Asian studies. This means that students must combine Fourth Year Honours in Asian Studies with another area of study.
The prerequisites for entry to combined honours in Asian studies are:
completion of all the requirements for the BA and;
completion of a major in Asian studies and;
an average grade of H2A or higher over the second/third year subjects within the major and;
admission to honours in another area of study within the Arts Faculty.
Students intending to take combined Honours in Asian studies are advised to undertake at least some elementary study of an Asian language.
Entry to honours must be approved by the convenor of Asian studies and the Faculty of Arts honours course adviser.
Prospective honours students intending to undertake their thesis in Asian studies should submit an outline of their proposed course of study and a thesis proposal to the convener of Asian studies during second semester of the academic year preceding commencement of honours.
Students undertaking combined honours in Asian studies and another area of study must complete:
121-550 Asian Studies Thesis or 121-551 Asian Studies Thesis (MYE) (37.5 points) and;
two honours subjects in Asian studies (totalling 25 points) and;
three honours subjects in the combined area of study (totalling 37.5 points).
or
honours thesis in the combined area of study (37.5 points) and;
two honours subjects in the combined area of study (totalling 25 points) and;
three honours subjects in Asian studies (totalling 37.5 points).
Subjects offered at third/fourth year not already completed at third year level are also available to Asian studies combined Honours students, see Asian studies subjects.
Students may take relevant fourth year subjects from other areas of study including language with the permission of the convener of Asian studies.
Melbourne Institute of Asian Languages and Societies
Fifth Floor, John Medley Building, West Tower
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 8344 5990 or +61 3 8344 5555
Fax: +61 3 9349 4870
Email: enquiries@asian.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.MIALS.unimelb.edu.au
121-550 Asian Studies Thesis
121-551 Asian Studies Thesis (MYE)
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