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? This course engages students with key issues and debates in Asian studies, which are of importance to scholars and students regardless of specialization. Key issues include Orientalism, nationhood, nation-building and its gender and racial dimensions, mobility, connections and globalization in Asia, development, and political and academic freedom. Students will also write their thesis proposal as part of the class, and receive guidance and instructions on methodologies they can apply in their research. Thesis proposals are written under the guidance of thesis supervisors.
Course objectives
to develop familiarity with key issues, concepts and approaches in 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
Students are required to complete a written examination in form of a midterm and final exam with essay questions. Each exam question is equally weighted in the combined exam grade for the midterm and final. For those who do not pass the regular exams, there will be a combined resit exam.
Students may view their exam within within 30 days after publication of the exam results.
Thesis proposal
Students are required to complete a thesis proposal which is graded on a pass/fail basis.
Attendance:
Attendance of the lecture course Introduction to Asian studies is not required, but it is students’ responsibility to keep up with the material if they missed a class.
The final mark for the course is established by determination of the weighted average of both exams, which must be 5.5 or higher, and the successful completion of an MA thesis proposal
Reading list
The reading list will be made available on the course page on 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