ASIAN 303

Asian Identities

Description

Students will explore the changing and contested nature of Asian identities in the past and present through an interdisciplinary study of historical texts, anthropological writings, literature and film. Considers the relationships between the body and identity as well as between individuals, society, culture and nation in the East Asian context, touching upon health, beauty, food, family, gender and religion. 

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines for 2025 will be refreshed around November/December. 

Availability 2025

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Ellen Nakamura

Reading/Texts

All course readings are available via the comprehensive course website, which also gives access to a wide range of news items and AV resources.

Points

ASIAN 303: 15 points

Prerequisites

ASIAN 100 and 30 points at Stage II in BA courses OR GENDER 100 and 30 points at Stage II in BA courses or 30 points at Stage II in BGlobalSt courses

Restrictions

ASIAN 200