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Department of Political and Social Change · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
This course traces the historical development of Asia's diverse political systems. It examines underlying geo-political realities and their implications for political structure and focusses on the religious and political systems of thought that have shaped Asian political systems, especially regarding leadership, the family, ethnicity, social class and age. The course commences with the emergence of civilization in Asia, examines political structures as they were influenced by Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam and Christianity, the transformation of ethnic and national identities brought about in the era of western imperialism, and the assertion of new political ideals inspired by communism, liberalism, religions and reinterpretations of the past.
Diagnostic essay (700 Words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 4
Weekly quiz
Learning outcomes 1
Participation in weekly tutorials
Learning outcomes 4, 5
Analytical essay (1,500 Words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Final exam (2 hours, online to be held during exam period)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5
This course comprises some 130 hours of activity over 12 weeks, including some 24 hours of lectures or an equivalent activity and some 12 hours of tutorials or equivalent activity. The course comprises a maximum of 6000 words of assessment or the equivalent. Please note this is a general guide, averaged over the semester and the final hours ultimately depend on the individual's ability in reading and writing.
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