ASNS6900 - Contemporary Asian Societies (2008)

Postgraduate

Department: Asian Studies School: School of Languages and Cultures Semester(s): Semester 1 Year(s) offered: 2008 Credit Points: 6 Co-ordinator: Professor Adrian Vickers

UoS Description:

This unit will explore some of the most challenging and sensitive issues confronting Asian societies today while providing training in the conceptual methods used to critically and objectively examine those issues. Where do globalization and rapid economic change leave human rights, minority groups, women, civil society, environment, the poor and the ideals of religious and cultural integrity? Case studies will be used to illustrate concepts, theories and critical methods that can help our thinking on such issues.

UoS Learning Situations:

2 hours per wk

UoS Assessment:

Three essays of a total of 5000 words

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