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Not offered in 2007
This unit is structured around several modules and incorporates contributions from the disciplines of anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, economics, gender studies, history, linguistics and politics as relevant to the understanding of social change. After considering the problems inherent in 'Asia' as a concept, it will examine some of the following topics in a comparative manner. The exact selection of topics to be covered in any given offering of the subject may vary from year to year.
Students successfully completing this subject will have acquired:
Major Essay (2000 words): 40%
Test (1 hour, 1000 word equivalent): 20%
Seminar presentation (10 mins, 500 word equivalent): 20%
Minor essay (1000 words): 20%
2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour seminar) per week