ATS3089 Social institutions and power in Asia

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Identify the key contemporary social institutions in a variety of local, national and transnational contexts in Asia;

2. 2

   Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key changes in social organisation and lifestyles in Asia today, and the regional and global dimensions of these changes;

3. 3

   Apply a range of disciplinary approaches to analyse major contemporary issues in Asian societies;

4. 4

   Employ appropriate strategies for communicating the findings of analysis to a range of audiences and stakeholders;

5. 5

   Reflect on the relevance of Asian experiences of social change to other national and individual circumstances;

6. 6

   Understand how cultural context affects the dynamics of individual and group empowerment in Asian societies, and communicate that understanding to others;

7. 7

   Read critically and engage with existing research, with the potential to facilitate life-long learning;

8. 8

   Demonstrate independent research skills including enquiry techniques, critical thinking, and advanced skills of oral and written communication.