ASIA30005 Global Cultures of Japan and Korea

University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.

Is ASIA30005 hard?

ASIA30005: About average. 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

Japan and Korea as a shared space of history and culture, studied through literature, film and TV drama.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Participation 20%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 35%, Projects 35%

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Quick answers

When is ASIA30005 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
What do I need before taking ASIA30005?
No prerequisites.
Does ASIA30005 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 20%, Presentations 10%, Assignments 35%, Projects 35%.
How many class hours a week does ASIA30005 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take ASIA30005 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.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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