Arts

HMA221

2009  HMA221  Contemporary Asian Issues

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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See also   HMA321

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HMA221 H,L Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 13-JUL-2009 10-AUG-2009 31-AUG-2009 16-OCT-2009 *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). Offered in Courses: [ R3A] This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Examines the issues and problems facing contemporary Asian societies and states. Issues such as population control, deforestation, the position of women, human rights, ethnic/group relations and economic development will be analysed using a multidisciplinary approach.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 2-hr exam (40%), 1,500 word research essay (30%), short assignments and class work (total 1,500 words) (30%)
Please note: Students enrolled in HMA221 will address different essay questions to those set for HMA321

TEACHING PATTERN: 1-hr lecture, 1-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; 25% at level 100 in Arts for others
M.Excl	HMA246/346

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 2)

STAFF: Ms K Ross, Assoc Prof P Allen and others

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