ETHN301 to ETHN402

ETHN301 Australian Studies: Independent Study (3rd year only)                                                         10 cp

Prerequisites 1 Australian Studies unit at introductory (100) level

Teaching Organisation Independent study under the guidance of a supervisor.

This unit allows students, who are majoring in Australian Studies, an opportunity to pursue a particular interest within Australian Studies and to study it in considerable depth. Historical, comparative, and sociological perspectives will provide the methodology for investigation. Only students in their final year will be considered for this unit.

ETHN400 Methods in Asian Studies Research                                                                                      10 cp

Prerequisites Entry into the BA(Honours) course

Teaching Organisation Lectures, seminars and/or workshops.

This unit introduces a range of skills and methods that can be used in conducting research and writing substantial research papers and theses in the field of Asian Studies. The unit aims to provide the basis from which students will embark upon their research and writing of the honours thesis.

ETHN401 Advanced Asian Studies A                                                                                                    10 cp

Prerequisites Entry into the BA(Honours) course.

Teaching Organisation Lectures, seminars and/or workshops

This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge of economic, social and political issues significant to both contemporary and historical Asia. In any particular year, students will undertake specialised studies in one of three streams: Political Economy of Asia, Globalisation and Asia, and Problems in Asian History. Within each stream students will develop skills in the use of methodologies and theories relevant to that stream.

ETHN402 Advanced Asian Studies B                                                                                                    10 cp

Prerequisites Entry into the BA(Honours) course

Teaching Organisation Lectures, seminars and/or workshops.

This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop an awareness of the diversity of cultural formations within various Asian countries and sub-regions. In any particular year, students will undertake specialised studies in one of three streams: Advanced Language Studies, Culture and Arts in Asia, and Gender in Asia. Within each stream students will develop skills in the use of methodologies and theories relevant to that stream.