SYDI SOAU 361 - Australia in the Region

Institution:

Arcadia University

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Description:

This course has been developed to allow students to survey and explore differences in cultural values across the Asian-Australian region. The course is multi-disciplinary in nature. It focuses on perceptions, stereotypes, sets of socio-cultural values such as Confucianism, and how they are affected by urbanisation, modernisation, internationalisation and the growth of cyberspace. The course includes an examination of the theory and practice of inter-cultural understanding that provides students with the opportunity to better understand some contemporary issues in the region, such as those entailing different conceptions of human rights, the role of the media and acceptable cultural mores. A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed. The course is made relevant by accelerated trends towards internationalisation, including the increased mobility of peoples, the growth of a global "pop" culture and the rapid development of communication technologies. Asia is increasingly important as the focus of these developments as is evident through the growth in importance of Asian economies in the 21st century and by the accelerating role of Asian states in international affairs. (Sydney, Australia, http://www.arcadia.edu/abroad/auSydneyInternship)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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