ATS2941 · Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest

Overview

The unit explores the 'underside' of Asian societies, enabling a more complete understanding of the political and social tensions in the countries of northeast and Southeast Asia. It addresses such topics as corruption, environmental damage, gendered and ethnic violence, political resistance, religious extremist groups and organised crime. By focussing on a range of themes and topics in countries such as China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea, this unit allows you to explore in depth topics relevant to your broad area of study, and encourages you to reflect on the nature of authority, the definition of justice, the interpretation of what is 'permitted' in Asian societies and the way in which these topics can and should be discussed in an academic context.

Areas of study: Chinese studies Indonesian studies International studies Japanese studies Korean studies Global Asia

Offerings

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%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

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

Learning outcomes

1. identify crucial and relevant elements of a range of Asian societies;
2. comprehend key discourses relating to crime, violence and protest in the Asian region;
3. reflect on the ways in which complex issues are represented in different research disciplines;
4. read secondary sources critically and confidently, using available technologies as required;
5. express yourself clearly orally and in writing, using available technologies as required.

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.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.