Faculty of Arts
ASIAN 200
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. We will consider 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. The course is divided into three thematic units:
- A cultural history of health, body and nation in East Asia,
- East Asian food and identity, and
- Asian families and national identity.
In each unit, we will combine theoretical, critical, and personal approaches to understanding the continuing evolution of East Asian cultural identities.
Availability 2021
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.
Assessment
Coursework only
Points
ASIAN 200: 15.0 points
Prerequisites
ASIAN 100 or 30 points in Gender Studies or 45 points in BGlobalSt courses
Restrictions
ASIAN 303