Course description
* Thesis 12,000 words (37.5 points)
* One compulsory subject (12.5 points)
* Two language subjects (25 points)
* Two electives subjects (25 points)
Thesis
Subject Semester Credit Points
110-531 Arabic Studies Thesis
Students will be required to write a thesis of 12 000 words on a topic approved by the supervisor. They will also be required to present a seminar paper on the results of their research. Semester 1, Semester 2 37.50
Compulsory subject
Subject Semester Credit Points
110-590 Critical Asian Perspectives
This subject aims to consolidate and develop fourth year and postgraduate coursework students' intellectual conception of the interdisciplinary field of Asian Studies. Students will deepen their understanding of their chosen field through readin... Semester 1 12.50
Language subjects
Subject Semester Credit Points
110-490 Postgraduate Arabic A
This subject consists of two parts. The first is a program of instruction in communicative language use; the second is a READING course and series of seminars on the use of Arabic language materials for research purposes. The level of study, content,... Semester 1 12.50
110-491 Postgraduate Arabic B
A continuation in the second semester of Postgraduate Arabic A. Semester 2 12.50
Elective subjects
Either or both of the subjects listed below, or any fourth year elective from the National Centre of Excellence in Islamic Studies
Subject Semester Credit Points
110-448 Supervised Reading (Asia Institute)
This subject offers students the chance to undertake independent research in their respective disciplines in areas of interest to them, and present the findings in a scholarly manner. Topics might include aspects of regional history, ethnic groups, l... Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
110-405 Topics in Arabic & Islamic Studies
This subject involves a series of seminar presentations and discussions on a topic or topics of contemporary or special interest in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Topics will vary from year to year, depending on current events and the interests of the p... Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
