Asia's underside: Violence, crime and protest

What it covers

The unit explores the underside of Asian societies, enabling a more complete understanding of the political and social tensions in the countries of northeast and Southeast Asia. It addresses such topics as corruption, environmental damage, gendered and ethnic violence, political resistance, religious extremist groups and organised crime. By focussing on a range of themes and topics in countries such as China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea, this unit allows you to explore in depth topics relevant to your broad area of study, and encourages you to reflect on the nature of authority, the definition of justice, the interpretation of what is permitted in Asian societies and the way in which these topics can and should be discussed in an academic context. Furthermore, the unit's focus on reading academic research effectively hones your critical abilities, sharpens your ability to recognise and evaluate approaches to research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, and builds your confidence in your ability to read and understand complex topics.

Assessment

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