Arts

HMA414

2010  HMA414  Theories of Social and Cultural Expression in Asian Contexts

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Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HMA414 H,L 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 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-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). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Introduces and explores contemporary theories of cultural expression such as post-modernism, post-colonialism, globalisation and the resurgence of local identity, feminism and ecocriticism, and suggest ways they might be applied to the contexts of Southeast Asia, China and Japan.

WEIGHT:  25%

ASSESSMENT: fortnightly papers (total 4,000 words) (60%), final 3,000-word essay (40%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 2 hrs weekly

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

entry into BA(Hons) or postgraduate program

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr B Hartley (Coordinator), Asian Studies staff

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