ASIAN 100 Images of Asia - Course Outlines

Course Prescription

An interdisciplinary introduction to the histories and cultures of East Asian societies, exploring their development, their engagement with each other over time, and what makes them the societies that they are today.

Course Overview

Images of Asia is a required course which serves as the foundation for all students in Asian Studies. It provides an introduction to the histories and cultural histories of China, Japan and Korea —the East Asian countries that are studied in the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics— as well as an exploration of the concept of ‘Asia’ more generally. The course follows a chronological order from the pre-modern and early modern eras through to contemporary times in order to understand the 'big picture' of East Asian history. We will explore themes (e.g., cultural diversity, colonisation, globalisation) that will help us understand how China Japan and Korea have developed and how they have engaged with each other over time. We will use these themes to analyse the historical forces which helped to make these societies what they are today. We will begin the course by considering the concept of ‘Asia’ and how and by whom ‘Asia’ has been defined.

Course Requirements

Restriction: HISTORY 135

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Understand and critically evaluate the concept of ‘Asia’ and how it has been defined over time and by different groups of people (Capability 1 and 4)
Demonstrate a familiarity with the basic histories of China, Japan and Korea and how these countries have interacted with each other over time (Capability 3)
Identify and analyse some important social, cultural, environmental, and economic forces that made China, Japan and Korea the countries that they are today (Capability 3 and 4)
Develop a growing ability to find, read, discuss, and critically reflect upon various sources (in English) in the field of Asian studies (Capability 3 and 6)
Communicate ideas respectfully in spoken and written academic style (Capability 6)
Develop knowledge and skills that will help to engage with East Asian peoples and cultures in a culturally sensitive and respectful manner (Capability 3 and 8)
Develop and demonstrate independent learning strategies and an understanding of academic integrity (Capability 3 and 8)

Assessments

Assessment Type	Percentage	Classification
Coursework	70%	Individual Coursework
Final Exam	30%	Individual Examination
2 types	100%

Exam Mode

Exam mode A - Remote online non-invigilated exam on Inspera

Further information about exams can be found at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/about-exams.html

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course. Students are expected to spend 10 hours per week on each 15 point course that they are enrolled in, including class time and personal study and assignment preparation. There will be a two-hour lecture class and a one-hour tutorial class each week. Students are expected to prepare for class by reading assigned materials and preparing assignments in their own time.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities to receive credit for components of the course.

Some lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.

The course will not include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.

Attendance on campus is required for tests and exams.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

This course is not available for delivery to students studying remotely outside NZ in 2024.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Holcombe, Charles. A History of East Asia from the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century. 2nd Edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017.

The textbook is available as a hard copy, which is available at the Ubiq bookshop for purchase. Alternatively, you can purchase an eBook from the publisher using the following link. It is also available as a Kindle eBook.

https://www.vitalsource.com/en-au/products/a-history-of-east-asia-charles-holcombe-v9781108105736 (Links to an external site.)

You are strongly advised to buy the textbook, as you will need access to a copy both inside and outside the classroom. Please bring your copy to class. An extended list of other recommended readings and resources is also available in the digital resources for the course.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Tutorial assignments will be more flexible.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Well-being always comes first
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - for more information, look at this Canvas page https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/33894, which has links to various support services in the University and the wider community.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Capability 1:	People and Place
Capability 3:	Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4:	Critical Thinking
Capability 6:	Communication
Capability 8:	Ethics and Professionalism

ASIAN 100 : Images of Asia

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2025 Semester One (1253) (15 POINTS)