ATS1075 · Introduction to comparative studies: Contemporary narratives of the global

Overview

This unit invites you to reflect on our current global condition via the interaction and interrelationship between Asian and European cultural forms and practices. When and why did the idea of the ‘globe’ emerge and how is it connected to the idea of the ‘global’ as a condition of our times? What are the effects of such a conceptualisation for the planet called Earth? You will examine contemporary narratives of Asia and Europe that seek to explain global circuits and flows between them. In particular, you will investigate and interrogate your own place and positionality within such a global imaginary.

Areas of study: Comparative Asian and European studies

Offerings

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Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

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Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Critically analyse, evaluate and formulate hypotheses, from a comparative perspective, about contemporary narratives on Asia and Europe;
2. Apply comparative methodologies to the study of Asia and Europe;
3. Reflect critically on your conceptualisations and experience of Asia and Europe;
4. Independently research and critically evaluate primary and secondary sources;
5. Communicate effectively in scholarly writing, with appropriate citing and referencing;
6. Understand and apply principles of cultural sensitivity.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

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