Culture, Society, and Language in Asia
UndergraduateUNE-LANG3062027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 21 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Price from
- $2,361
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Culture, Society, and Language in Asia
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Critically analyse and comprehend texts across a range of genres relating to the socio-cultural context of the target language at an advanced level;
- Critically evaluate and analyse scholarship and authentic materials around issues which are central to the topic;
- Apply extended knowledge of the contextually embedded social and cultural issues relevant to the target language;
- Demonstrate independent research skills, and
- Demonstrate advanced communication skills in presenting arguments in a manner appropriate to the content and the target sociolinguistic context.
- 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.
In this subject you will develop and apply in-depth sociocultural knowledge relevant to the language strand you are studying (Chinese, Indonesian, or Japanese).
Using a wide range of real-world, culturally relevant material and academic literature, this unit enables you to build critical-thinking skills and communicative competence to navigate contemporary cross-cultural contexts.
For second language learners, the contextual knowledge intersects with the development of advanced linguistic skills to enhance your proficiency.
To ensure the topic you enrol in is appropriate for your Program of Study, you must apply for permission to enrol at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant trimester.
2027 topics
- Trimester 1
- Indonesian:
Contemporary Indonesian Culture
This topic explores the ways in which modern Indonesian culture is being developed, principally through literature, mass media, and other communicative forms. The ideas and themes of interest to Indonesian cultural practitioners will be central to the study, as will the influences upon them. Modern cultural activities in different regions of the archipelago will be examined to increase awareness of Indonesian diversity. The material studied will be mostly in English, but will include some words and expressions in Indonesian with English translation. Enhance your career options by developing a greater understanding of the culture of one of the region’s booming economies.
There are no Chinese or Japanese topics/subjects available in LANG306 in Trimester 1.
- Trimester 2
- Chinese:
Social Culture in Chinese Reading II
Would you like to extend your knowledge of China’s inherited cultural values, and gain the extra edge in interacting effectively with Chinese people in tourism, cultural activities, and business practices? This subject serves as a companion to LANG306 Chinese: Chinese Social Culture and Reading I and is designed to further develop your understanding, with topics ranging from others’ opinion, filial piety, hometown complex, endurance and respecting elders through to taboo, the concept of time, all for children, golden mean and body language. In studying this subject, you will also sharpen your Chinese reading comprehension and writing skills and further develop your understanding of socio-cultural norms in China today.
There are no Indonesian or Japanese topics/subjects available in LANG306 in Trimester 2.
- Trimester 3
- Japanese:
Japanese Popular Culture
This topic explores contemporary Japanese popular culture through the topic areas of anime, manga, popular music, television and the spread of Japanese popular culture abroad. On successful completion of this topic, you will have some understanding of the role popular culture plays in everyday life in Japan and ways in which ideas and values are communicated through it. This subject will assist you in learning the Japanese language to develop an understanding of Japanese culture. However, no proficiency in the Japanese language is required and non-language students will be able to gain a foundational knowledge of Japanese popular culture. You will study excerpts of various authentic examples as well as the academic literature in the field.
There are no Chinese or Indonesian topics/subjects available in LANG306 in Trimester 3.
- Trimester 1
Assessment 1: Chinese Discipline - Reflective comprehension task. 1500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 2: Chinese Discipline - Online Assessment. 2500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3, 5;
Assessment 3: Chinese Discipline - Comprehension Task. 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3, 5.
Assessment 1: Indonesian Discipline - Minor Essay. 2000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 2: Indonesian Discipline - Major Essay. 3000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.
Assessment 3: Indonesian Discipline - Online Participation. 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3, 5;
Assessment 1: Japanese Discipline - Online Assessment. 1000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3, 5;
Assessment 2: Japanese Discipline - Minor Essay. 1500 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5;
Assessment 3: Japanese Discipline - Major Essay. 2000 words (equivalent). Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5.- Assessment 3: Indonesian Discipline - Online Participation. (20%)
- Assessment 1: Chinese Discipline - Reflective comprehension task. (30%)
- Assessment 1: Japanese Discipline - Online Assessment. (15%)
- Assessment 2: Chinese Discipline - Online Assessment. (50%)
- Assessment 2: Japanese Discipline - Minor Essay. (35%)
- Assessment 3: Chinese Discipline - Comprehension task. (20%)
- Assessment 3: Japanese Discipline - Major Essay. (50%)
- Assessment 1: Indonesian Discipline - Minor Essay. (30%)
- Assessment 2: Indonesian Discipline - Major Essay (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-MDL-DIP-2027 - Diploma in Languages
Others
Candidature in the Diploma in Modern Languages.
This is a repeatable subject. However, topics are not repeatable and the subject cannot be undertaken more than once in any one teaching period.
To enrol in this subject, students must have completed one of the following (depending on the topic intended to study):
Chinese topics: CHIN202 or equivalent
Indonesian topics: any two units (Indonesian)
Japanese topics: any two units (Japanese).
Enrolment is also subject to permission of the coordinator (or delegate). Students must apply for permission to enrol at least three weeks prior to the commencement of the relevant Trimester.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-MDL-DIP