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
Academic unit | Asian Studies |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Adrian Vickers, adrian.vickers@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Adrian Vickers, adrian.vickers@sydney.edu.au |