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ASNS1601: Introduction to Asian Cultures
2025 unit information
This unit introduces cultures of Asia across time, from the Ramayana to K-Pop. The curriculum aims to provide essential knowledge and skills necessary for more detailed study of Asia, including through laying the groundwork for comparative investigation of trans-Asian phenomena. Topics and themes include: religion, ritual, and philosophy; sacred kings and capitals; hierarchy and social order; family, kinship and gender systems; high art, literature and popular culture. This unit will demonstrate how deep cultural trends relate to contemporary Asian cultures.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Asian Studies |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate awareness of key elements relevant to the study of Asian culture.
- LO2. Describe—both orally and in writing—the key traits of Asia’s major cultural developments.
- LO3. Apply the concept of a 'trans-national' approach to different Asian societies.
- LO4. Challenge dominant narratives about Asia, demonstrating an awareness of complexity and change over time.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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