Assignment 1: Essay
Weight: 40%
Length: 2000 words
Due date: 11.59pm Friday 19 January 2018
Submission format: .pdf
Relates to Learning Outcome 3-4
Assignment Instructions
Write a 2000-word essay on ONE of the following two topics.
Your essay should conform to normal requirements for academic essays in its style, structure and
referencing of sources. This unit requires APA referencing style.
You are encouraged to read widely, not just from the required readings, but also from recommended
readings and other reliable sources.
Topic 1
Discuss some of the ways Western and other foreign cultural elements have been incorporated into the popular
cultures of China, Indonesia and Japan. How do these elements interact with Asian cultures? Do Asians accept
foreign cultural elements without criticism or opposition?
In your answer, you should apply key theoretical concepts introduced in this unit, and include examples from all
three countries to illustrate your points.
OR
Topic 2
Discuss the ways cultural actors (activists) and creators in China, Indonesia and/or Japan express social criticisms
through their work.
You must include examples from at least two of the three countries (China, Indonesia and Japan), and at least
two of the forms of cultural expression studied in this unit (films, literature and popular culture).
General Assessment criteria:
Your essays will be assessed according to how you have:
Addressed the question and covered the topic
Argued your case based on the evidence/ideas you cite
Critically analysed and used the relevant literature
Expressed your ideas clearly and succinctly and in logical sequence
Demonstrated your overall understanding of the subject matter of the unit, including theoretical cultural
concepts
Presented your work in terms of organization of material, grammar, spelling, punctuation, citation of sources
etc
Complied with the UNE Referencing Guide and complied with the UNE Plagiarism and Academic
Misconduct policy.
Submission status
Submission status No attempt
Grading status Not graded
Due date Friday, 19 January 2018, 11:59 PM
Time remaining 4 days 7 hours
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