Asia Literacy and the Asian Century

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1068
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Course ID
206103
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will develop students' understandings of the concepts of Asia Literacy and Asia Capability and their capacity to critically analyse Australia's historical and contemporary relationship with Asia. Students will develop a critical understanding of Australia's relationship with Asia since 1800, investigate the contemporary social and economic profiles of countries across the Asia region, evaluate the narrative in Australia around the Asian Century, and Asia Literacy in education in particular, reflect on the implications of Australia's engagement in the Asian Century for their own professional futures, and investigate the current dynamics of Australia's relationship with four key nations in Asia.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain key events in Australia's relationship with Asia since 1800
  • Analyse the concept of Asia Literacy and how it plays out in education or the workplace
  • Undertake an analysis of Australia's contemporary relationship with four key nations (China, Japan, India and Indonesia)
  • Investigate the dynamics in the movements of people between Asia and Australia with a focus on migration, employment, education and tourism
  • Consider future directions in the Australia/Asia relationship

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 29680
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed EDUC2096 Teaching in Rural and Regional Locations (UniSA)

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Assessment

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