Cultural Expression in Modern Asia
UndergraduateUNE-CIJ2102021
Course information for 2021 intake
Explore how culture is expressed in modern Asia. You'll cover China, Indonesia, and Japan as you dive into literature, cinema, and other cultural forms.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Cultural Expression in Modern Asia
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- analyse and evaluate ways in which ideas and values are communicated through Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese cultural activity;
- evaluate and analyse aspects of literature, cinema and popular culture of China, Indonesia and Japan, including influences upon them;
- demonstrate a broad understanding and critical awareness of cultural issues in China, Indonesia and Japan; and
- demonstrate a developed awareness of Chinese, Indonesian and Japanese cultural expressions.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
This subject explores the principal modes of cultural expression in modern China, Indonesia, and Japan. Lectures will discuss literature, cinema, and other cultural forms in those countries. Students will be introduced to the concept of art as social practice and to the skills necessary for critical analysis. All materials will be in English.
Online Quiz 1: 400 words. Assessment Note: 20 questions on Chinese cultural expression.
Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Online Quiz 2: 400 words. Assessment Note: 20 questions on Japanese cultural expression.
Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Online Quiz 3: 400 words. Assessment Notes: 20 questions on Indonesian cultural expression.
Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4
Assessment 1 Essay: 2000 words. Assessment Note: It is mandatory to pass this essay in order to pass the unit.
Relates to Learning Outcomes 3-4
3 Online Short Quizzes. 600 words. Assessment Note: There will be three online quizzes (5% each), one each on Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian cultural expression.
Relates to Learning Outcomes 3, 4- Online Quiz 1 (15%)
- Online Quiz 1 (15%)
- Online Quiz 1 (15%)
- Assessment 1: Essay (40%)
- 3 Online Short Quizzes (15%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers Headset, including microphone (For virtual classrooms) Webcam (May be required for virtual classrooms and/or media presentations
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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