ASIA20007 Human Rights in Asia and the Middle East
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is ASIA20007 hard?
ASIA20007: 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
Human rights in Asia and the Middle East: how religion, law and politics shape them, through cases of activism and repression.
After it you can
- Explain how traditions shape rights debates
- Analyse country case studies of rights issues
- Evaluate ideas of Asian and Middle Eastern thinkers
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- CHIN20025
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 35%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 50%
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Quick answers
- When is ASIA20007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking ASIA20007?
- No prerequisites.
- Does ASIA20007 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 35%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 50%.
- How many class hours a week does ASIA20007 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take ASIA20007 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 ASIA20007?
- 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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