Course syllabus
WELCOME TO ASIAN 100 IMAGES OF ASIA, School of Cultures, Languages and Linguistics
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Overview
Images of Asia is the foundation course for all students in Asian Studies. It provides an introduction to the histories and cultures 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. Within these time frames, we will explore themes that will help us understand how China Japan and Korea have developed, how they have engaged with each other over time, and what makes them the societies that they are today. We will begin the course by considering the concept of ‘East Asia’ and what it means to study East Asian history in Aotearoa New Zealand today. We hope that you will discover your own areas of interest and embark on further study of Asia in our School.
Class Format and Expectations
The course consists of one two-hour lecture class and one tutorial per week, and a programme of reading and assignments which you are expected to complete in your own time. You need to engage with all elements of the course in order to complete it successfully. You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to this course (including class times). Lecture classes will be delivered by a team of specialists from the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics. Lecture notes will be uploaded to Canvas prior to each lecture. You should add your own notes to these. Lectures will also be recorded and you can listen to them again to revise. Tutorials are smaller group classes and they provide you with the opportunity to ask questions, to engage in group work and discuss specific issues relevant to the lectures, as well as practising research skills, and developing essay-writing skills. Regular tutorials will begin from the first week.
Course Objectives
By the time you have finished Asian 100, you will have gained:
- a critical understanding of the concept of ‘East Asia’ and how it has been defined over time and by different groups of people
- the ability to reflect upon what it means to study these countries in Aotearoa today
- a basic and broad knowledge of the histories of China, Japan and Korea and how these countries have interacted with each other over time
- an understanding of some important social, cultural and economic forces that make China Japan and Korea the countries that they are today
- a growing ability to find, read, and interpret various sources (in English) in the field of Asian studies
- a growing ability to think critically about topics in the field and to present ideas in academic style
- knowledge and skills that will help you to engage with East Asian peoples and cultures in a culturally sensitive manner
Key Contacts:
Convenor: (Dr) Ellen Nakamura (Room 423, Arts 2)
Email: e.nakamura@auckland.ac.nz Phone ext. 87518
Staff Availability: You are welcome to contact Ellen by email any time. Individual consultations are available during semester time without appointment in Room 423, Arts 2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 15.00. Consultations are also available by appointment. Please email to make a time.
Class Meetings: One two-hour lecture class and one tutorial per week.Lectures are on Mondays from 4-6pm. Lectures begin at five past the hour. Please enrol in one tutorial. (Check SSO for updates and locations).
Inclusive Learning
Asian 100 strives to be a safe, inclusive and equitable space for all students and staff. Any student with an impairment who may require alternative arrangements in this course is encouraged to seek advice and assistance from Disability Services as soon as possible after enrolment. Contact details: Disability Services ( www.disability.auckland.ac.nz ), Room 036, Basement Level, ClockTower: phone ext. 88808 or 87330: email disabilities@auckland.ac.nz.
Students are also urged to discuss privately any impairment-related requirements (including mental health issues) face-to-face and/or in written form with the course convenor/lecturer and/or tutor.
Counselling Services
Did you know that the University offers free counselling sessions for students? Managing University work can be stressful at times. Read about the services available here. You can also join a wellbeing group to support your health and academic success. Read about it here.
Provision for Accident, Illness or Disability
If temporary illness or injury, or exceptional circumstances beyond your control prevent you from sitting an examination or seriously impair your examination performance you may be eligible to apply for aegrotat or compassionate consideration. Students who have disabilities which affect their undertaking examinations under the usual conditions may also apply to have these conditions varied. Find out more here.
DELNA services
If you are worried about your English language or writing abilities (even if you are a native speaker), you should know that help is available and it does not cost anything or affect your enrolment in this course. Read more about how DELNA can help you here.
Other resources for students in the Faculty of Arts
Find out about other helpful places and people to help you in your university journey here.
Essential Course Resources
Prescribed Text
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:
https://www.vitalsource.com/en-au/products/a-history-of-east-asia-charles-holcombe-v9781108105736
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 on the reading list for this course. You can access this list here. Please make use of this list when preparing your essays and assignments.
Assessment tasks
With the exception of the final exam, all coursework should be submitted electronically through Canvas. Detailed requirements and grading criteria for each assignment will be available by clicking on the assignments. The final exam is a compulsory, formal examination that will be held in the examinations period after the end of lectures. The exam timetable will be available on SSO after the close of enrolment. It will contain both short answer and essay questions. Past examination papers are available by searching for Asian 100 in the Library website. The assessment will consist of coursework plus an exam according to the following breakdown:
Assignment 15%
Essay 25%
Referencing quiz 5%
Tutorial quizzes 5%
Final exam 50%
Total 100%
How to Submit your Coursework Assignments
In this course, we will follow a paperless method and all assignments and coursework should be uploaded or submitted electronically directly through Canvas. Your work will be marked and returned to you online. You do not need to submit a hard copy or use a coversheet. Please include your chosen TOPIC for your essay/assignment in the title of the file that you submit. Essays and assignments must be legibly typed using a format compatible with Canvas. Canvas currently supports .doc/.docx, .ppt/.pptx, and .pdf files. Please use a 12pt font and double space. Your assignment should be uploaded before midnight on the due date. Penalties for lateness (see below) apply from midnight, even if your work is only one minute late.
Academic Honesty at The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland takes academic honesty very seriously. Make sure you are fully informed about what constitutes plagiarism and how to reference appropriately. The penalties for plagiarism are severe and can range from gaining no marks for the assignment to disciplinary action under the terms of the Examination Regulations. Please be sure to read the information here:
All essays in this course will be checked against the Turnitin.com database. Turnitin.com is an electronic plagiarism detection service that is used by universities world-wide. When a student’s assignment is turned in to the system it is matched against millions of Internet pages, databases and a constantly increasing database of all previously and concurrently submitted assignments. Teaching staff receive a report from Turnitin that can be used as a resource to assist staff in making a judgement as to whether a student’s work is plagiarised.
Use of Information and Communications Technology eg Class Facebook Pages.
Sometimes students wish to set up a Facebook page for the course. Participating in such pages is completely optional and will not be monitored by teaching staff. Student who choose to participate should be aware that University regulations regarding the acceptable use of IT will apply, as outlined in the policy documents here.
How to Get Started
- Buy the textbook.
- Most of the resources in this course are arranged under the Modules tab in Canvas. Please check out the lecture schedule and the tutorial schedule first.
- Read through the assessment tasks and put them in your diary.
- Look at the reading list and work out which readings you need to complete by when.
- Don’t be afraid to ask if you have questions!
Course summary:
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