ASIA20003 Genders and Desires in Asia

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ASIA20003 hard?

ASIA20003: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How gender and desire are lived and contested in Asian societies and diasporas, and how history, religion and media shape them.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Presentations 35%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 50%

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Quick answers

When is ASIA20003 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking ASIA20003?
No prerequisites.
Does ASIA20003 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Presentations 35%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 50%.
How many class hours a week does ASIA20003 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take ASIA20003 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.
Can I rate ASIA20003?
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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