Arts

HMA211

2010  HMA211  Australia and Asia

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HMA211 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
Analyses history, theory and practice of contact between Asian and Australian cultures and societies. The unit aims to foster understanding of cultural difference. Initial contact between indigenous peoples and Asian peoples, colonialism, 'orientalism', human rights, education, cultural exchange and differing ideas about the individual will be some of the issues investigated. Political, economic and military relationships will also be covered.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

2-hr exam (40%), 1,500 word research essay (30%), short assignments and class work (total 1,500 words) (30%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 1-hr lecture, 1.5-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Video conferencing - H,L
A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

HMA101 and HMA102 for students majoring in Asian Studies; at 25% level 100 in Arts for others

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

STAFF: K Ross (coordinator), guest lecturers

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