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School of Social Sciences
Level 5, Ligertwood Building
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA

Head of School
Assoc Professor Greg McCarthy
Level 5, Ligertwood Building
Contact via School Manager

School Manager
School Office,
Level 5, Ligertwood Building
Shamira Barr  8303 5731

School Finance Officer
School Office,
Level 5, Ligertwood Building
Lin Siah (T,W,Th) 8303 4288

Anthropology
Level 3, 230 North Terrace
Sharon Lewis   8303 5730
School Timetable Officer

Asian Studies
School Office,
Level 5, Ligertwood Building
Niki Pavlidis  8303 5815

Geographical & Environmental Studies
Room 723, Napier Building
Jennifer Payne    8303 5643
Web Maintenance Officer
Gradstart Officer
T&E Focal Point Administrator

Gender, Work & Social Inquiry
School Office,
Level 5, Ligertwood Building
Sarah Hoggard    8303 3737
School OH&S Representative

Honours in Asian Studies

Honours fields of study
Honours Options and Pre-requisites
Structure of Honours Program
Coursework in First Semester
Application Form And Handbook
Contact Us

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Honours fields of study

There are three main areas which can be studied during an Honours year:

  • Honours in Chinese Studies
  • Honours in Japanese Studies
  • Honours in Asian Studies

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Honours Options and Pre-requisites

BA Honours: with an Asian Language

  • Chinese/Japanese III with credit or above, or equivalent.
  • Three non-language Asian Studies or Asia-related subjects at a credit standard or above.

BA Honours: without an Asian Language

  • Four non-language Asian Studies or Asia-related subjects at a credit standard or above, and training in any one discipline in humanities and social sciences.

BA Honours: Joint Honours (with another department): with an Asian Language

  • Chinese/Japanese III with credit or above.
  • Two non-language, Asian Studies or Asia-related subjects at a credit standard or above, and
  • Acceptance as a Joint Honours candidate by the Department which will jointly participate in the student's Honours program.

BA Honours: Joint Honours (with another department): without an Asian Language

  • Three non-language, Asian Studies or Asia-related subjects at a credit standard or above, and
  • Acceptance as a Joint Honours candidate by the department which will jointly participate in the student's Honours program.

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Structure of Honours Program

Semester 1

Semester 2

Theory and Methodology
in Asian Studies (25%)

Core Language or Special Topics
in Asian Studies (25%)

Thesis (50%)

The content of the course work for each individual student is decided by Asian Studies Honours Committee.

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Coursework in First Semester

a) Theory and Methodology in Asian Studies: (Compulsory)

b.1) Core Language: (for an Option with an Asian language)

b.2) Special Topics in Asian Studies (for an Option without an Asian language)

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Application Form And Handbook 

If you are interested in applying, or just want to know more, you can download an Honours Application Form.

2009 Honours Handbook is now available online.

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Contact Us

If you would like more information regarding the Honours Program in the Centre for Asian Studies, download the Honours Handbook or consult the Honours Coordinator, Dr Seijin Pak, Tel: 830 35664.