Readings in Asian Societies and Histories

High-performing students who have completed their core program requirements can pursue an individual, in-depth exploration of a topic in Asian Studies not otherwise offered. Students obtain confirmation of their eligibility from the course convener and develop a specialised focus of study in consultation with an academic supervisor. While the focus is on English-language material, students studying an Asian language are encouraged to make use of those skills. It is expected that students are familiar with background material relevant to their topics, as well as with the basics of research, critical analysis, and essay writing. This readings course is suitable for students who wish to pursue an advanced topic in preparation for Honours or to gain specialised expertise that builds upon previous coursework. Enrolment in this course is subject to the availability and agreement of appropriate supervisors. It is a requirement that students get written confirmation of supervision from a member of academic staff before enrolling in the course. The ASIA3012 project proposal form outlines the project design and enrolment process step by step and is available from the CAP Student Centre (cap.student@anu.edu.au) or from the course convener.