Discovering Asia

• • Geography, History, Politics and Economy
  • Current Issues: International Relations, Religion, Population, Urbanisation, Ethnicity, Gender Issues
  • Introduction to China, India and Indonesia

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

This subject is area-focused and interdisciplinary, designed to enhance Asia literacy by discovering Asia's diversity from historical developments to current global engagements. It covers traditional topics such as history and geography, as well as more contemporary issues facing Asia today, such as the issues of gender equality, environmental sustainability and globalisation. This subject employs a topical approach and provides an introduction to three of the largest Asian countries: China, India and Indonesia.

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• eTest (20%)
• Project on current issues in Asia (50%)
• Reflective Journal (30%)

Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21