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Introduction to Asian Studies

Vak
2024-2025

Admission requirements

Only for students Majoring in MA Asian Studies

Description

Neither “Asia” nor “Asian Studies” are self-explanatory or unambiguous concepts. There is even more diversity in what Asian Studies scholars do. So what ties us together, and what is the place of Asian Studies in the larger field of Area Studies and among the many disciplines represented in Asian Studies? Key themes include Orientalism, nationhood, mobility, gender, race and ecology, among others.” The course also incorporates the preparation of a thesis proposal, introduced in a special lecture session and further pursued under the guidance of individual thesis supervisors, into its assignment/assessment.

Course objectives

  • to develop familiarity with a range of approaches central to Asian Studies

  • to acquire knowledge of the historical evolution of the field(s) of Asian studies

  • to develop an informed critical awareness of major issues integral to the study of Asia

  • the successful preparation of a formal MA thesis research project proposal

Timetable

The timetables are available through My Timetable.

Mode of instruction

Lecture

Assessment method

  • Written examination with essay questions

Written examination (equally weighted midterm + final exam). All elements of the course, that is, the midterm, final exam and thesis proposal must have a passing grade in order to pass the class.
The final mark for the course is established by determination of the weighted average of exams with a passing grade, and the successful completion of an MA thesis proposal. For those who do not pass the ordinary exams, there will be a combined resit exam

Students may view their exam within within 30 days after publication of the exam results.

Reading list

The reading list will be made available through Brightspace.

Registration

Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.

Contact

  • For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.

  • For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office Herta Mohr

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