ASIA10001 Language and Power in Asian Societies
University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is ASIA10001 hard?
ASIA10001: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How language ties to power, nationalism and social hierarchy in East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Arabic world.
After it you can
- Explain how language links to power and status
- Compare minority and majority language issues
- Analyse the role of media in language change
What you need first
None
What it leads to
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 3 students on StudentVIP (2018–2020)
- Lectures were often called long and dry, with a lot of material only loosely tied to the language-and-power theme.
- The 2020 reviewers liked the tutorial discussions and the freedom to pick essay questions on topics you are comfortable with; one recommended it as a breadth.
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Quick answers
- When is ASIA10001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ASIA10001?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ASIA10001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Reports and essays 80%.
- Is ASIA10001 hard?
- From 3 student reviews on StudentVIP: Lectures were often called long and dry, with a lot of material only loosely tied to the language-and-power theme.
- What do students say about ASIA10001?
- Lectures were often called long and dry, with a lot of material only loosely tied to the language-and-power theme. The 2020 reviewers liked the tutorial discussions and the freedom to pick essay questions on topics you are comfortable with; one recommended it as a breadth.
- How many class hours a week does ASIA10001 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ASIA10001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- What can I take after ASIA10001?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example ASIA30002.
- Can I rate ASIA10001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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