Objectives
The dynamic countries of Asia and their diverse cultures present a fascinating array of subjects for study. The study of Asian countries and their cultures is particularly relevant given Australia's geographical location and strong economic ties with these countries. This major, which can be taken as part of the Bachelor of Arts (Languages and Asian Cultures), will introduce you to a variety of Asian cultures, including Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian. You will develop insights into the languages, social frameworks, political structures and religions of North-East and South-East Asia. As a graduate of this major, you will have the strong knowledge of the area, cultures and languages required to effectively deal with the people of our region. You can take this course as part of a four year double degree with either Commerce or Media and Information to broaden your employment opportunities. For detailed information on these double-degrees, please visit the Department of Asian Languages' website.
Course description
267301 v.10 Asian Studies Major
Introduction
This major provides an insight into the languages, social frameworks, political structures, religions and cultures of East and South-East Asia. To successfully complete this major, students are required to complete eight core units and four optional units.
Career Opportunities
In recent years graduates have had no difficulty in finding employment in a wide variety of professions, both in Australia and Asia. Employment opportunities for graduates with an Asian language are diverse. Our graduates typically find prosperous careers in business, industry or the public service, including commerce, translating and interpreting, diplomatic service, public relations, welfare, politics, non-government organisations, consultancy and research. Tourism and hospitality industries also require graduates who, in addition to language skills, can understand customs, culture and intercultural communication.
Demand for graduates fluent in an Asian language in a range of professions relating to the resources industry in Western Australia is expected to grow over coming years. Our current resources boom has been predicted to continue over the next 30 years, which will ensure strong economic growth and provide Australia with good opportunities to further its trading partnerships with countries of South-East and North-East Asia.
A career path in teaching is also available to graduates of this course. Teachers of Asian languages are in high demand in primary and secondary schools. This demand is expected to grow as higher emphasis is placed on intercultural communication with proposed changes to the education system in Australia. Many of our graduates also develop careers in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), both in Australia and overseas.
Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
301477 v.4 Talking Across Cultures 120 3.0 25.0
304150 v.2 Introduction to Asian Cultures 100 3.0 25.0
50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1698 v.8 Language Studies 172 3.0 25.0
306896 v.1 Mind, Health and Spirituality in Asian Cultures 120 3.0 25.0
50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
13141 v.3 Asian Business Cultures 250 3.0 25.0
OR
7714 v.6 East Asian Sociolinguistics 219 3.0 25.0
SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0
50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
5078 v.7 Japanese Society and Culture 250 3.0 25.0
OR
2909 v.7 Korean Society and Culture 250 3.0 25.0
SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0
50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
2874 v.7 Indonesian Society and Culture 250 3.0 25.0
OR
5077 v.7 Chinese Society and Culture 250 3.0 25.0
SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0
50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
310721 v.1 Popular Culture and Media in East Asia 350 3.0 25.0
SELECT 1 OPTION 25.0
50.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
11290 v.4 Korean 211 4.0 25.0
11291 v.4 Korean 212 4.0 25.0
11292 v.5 Korean 311- Social Korean 4.0 25.0
11293 v.5 Korean 312 - Business Korean 4.0 25.0
11294 v.6 Korean 321 - Movie and Drama 3.0 25.0
11295 v.5 Korean 322 - Interactive Business Korean 3.0 25.0
12307 v.4 Chinese 111 5.0 25.0
12308 v.4 Chinese 112 5.0 25.0
12309 v.4 Chinese 211 4.0 25.0
12310 v.4 Chinese 212 4.0 25.0
12311 v.4 Chinese 311 4.0 25.0
12312 v.4 Chinese 312 4.0 25.0
12313 v.5 Chinese 321 3.0 25.0
12314 v.4 Chinese 322 3.0 25.0
13214 v.5 Business Culture in Japan and Korea 280 3.0 25.0
1502 v.5 Japanese 111 5.0 25.0
1503 v.5 Japanese 112 5.0 25.0
1510 v.6 Indonesian 111 5.0 25.0
1511 v.6 Indonesian 112 5.0 25.0
2959 v.5 Indonesian 211 4.0 25.0
2960 v.5 Indonesian 212 4.0 25.0
2961 v.5 Japanese 211 4.0 25.0
2962 v.5 Japanese 212 4.0 25.0
301670 v.5 Chinese 331 3.0 25.0
301671 v.3 Chinese 332 3.0 25.0
3806 v.5 Indonesian 311 3.0 25.0
3807 v.6 Indonesian 321 - Economy and Development 3.0 25.0
3808 v.5 Indonesian 312 3.0 25.0
3809 v.6 Indonesian 322 - Social Change and Political Culture 3.0 25.0
3810 v.5 Japanese 311 4.0 25.0
3811 v.5 Japanese 321 3.0 25.0
3812 v.5 Japanese 312 4.0 25.0
3813 v.5 Japanese 322 3.0 25.0
3826 v.5 Japanese 341 3.0 25.0
6990 v.4 Korean 111 5.0 25.0
6991 v.4 Korean 112 5.0 25.0
9887 v.4 Japanese 331 3.0 25.0
9889 v.4 Japanese 332 3.0 25.0
