ASN3170

Women in Asia: Gender, Tradition and Modernity (6 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Alison Tokita

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should be able to: 1. Analyse contemporary gender relations in selected South and Southeast Asian contexts from anthropological and sociological perspectives. 2. Examine selected gender issues and changing gender roles in East Asian countries. 3. Demonstrate a good grasp of issues arising in the intersection of gender, tradition and modernity across Asia.

Assessment: Research essay (2000 words): 40% + Examination (1 hour): 30% + Oral presentation of group research project with written summary (1500 words): 30% + Third-year students will be expected to demonstrate more theoretical awareness and independent thinking in their research essay.

Contact Hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in Asian studies or Anthropology or by permission

Prohibitions: ASN2170