Admission requirements
Admission to the MA Asian Studies (research) or another relevant research MA. . Interested students from regular MA programmes are kindly referred to the MA version of the course.
Description
This course explores the circulation, appropriation, and indigenization of art expressions in East Asian visual and material culture. It pays particular attention to how art historical discourses and practices have shaped both artistic production and technological transformation. Through examination of key concepts including agency, gifts, icons, gaze, copying, spectacle, and collection, this course facilitates students with critical vocabulary and analytical frameworks for discussing artworks and encourages cross-cultural and multi-disciplinary exploration. Readings will cover both broader themes and specific methodologies in related fields, supplemented with in-depth discussions of case studies in East Asia.
Course objectives
Good understanding of conceptual frameworks and major debates in the field of East Asian visual culture and material culture
The skill to identify primary and secondary sources related to students’ specific interests
The ability to engage with an artwork or a set of art objects with the approaches and knowledge introduced in this class
Improved knowledge and skills central to advanced art historical research: close reading, visual analysis, and critical writing.
Timetable
The timetables are available through My Timetable.
Mode of instruction
- Seminar
Assessment method
Academic integrity
Students should familiarize themselves with the notion of academic integrity and the ways in which this plays out in their own work. A good place to start is this page. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Students may not substantially reuse texts they have previously submitted in this or other courses. Minor overlap with previous work is allowed as long as it is duly noted in citation. For information on plagiarism (in the context of academic writing at large), see clips 4-5-6 in this series of video clips.
Students must submit their assignment(s) to Brightspace through Turnitin, so they can be checked for plagiarism. Submission via email is not accepted.
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Assessment and weighing
| Partial Assessment | weighing |
|---|---|
| Class participation and contribution | 20% |
| Class discussion groups | 10% |
| Final research essay | 70% |
The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average. To pass the course, the weighted average of the partial grades must be 5.5 or higher.
Attendance
Attendance and participation are obligatory. In order to pass the course, students need to attend at least nine sessions throughout the semester.
Late papers
Students must complete all assignments on time. Late submissions for all written work for the first or second attempt will result in a deduction of marks as follows:
1-24 hours late = -0.5;
24-48 hours late = -1.0;
48-72 hours late = -1.5;
If students face extenuating circumstances, they can request an extension by contacting the Board of Examiners.
Resit
Only if the total weighted average is 5.49 or lower and this is the result of the final paper graded 5.49 or lower, a re-sit of the paper is possible. In that case the convener of the course may decide to assign a (new) topic. The deadline for this version will be determined by the course insturctor, after consultation with the student.
A re-sit for other course components is not possible.
Inspection and feedback
How and when an exam review will take place will be disclosed together with the publication of the exam results at the latest. If a student requests a review within 30 days after publication of the exam results, an exam review will have to be organized.
Reading list
The course instructor will provide information on the material to be reviewed and any other preparatory activities for each session through Brightspace.
For the Research MA students additional readings will be determined by the convener at a later stage taking into account the students’ fields of interest. Extra sessions will be used to discuss the additional literature.
Registration
Enrolment through MyStudyMap is mandatory.
General information about course and exam enrolment is available on the website.
Registration À la carte education, Contract teaching and Exchange
Registration À la carte education and Contract teaching: not applicable.
For the registration of exchange students contact Humanities International Office.
Contact
For substantive questions, contact the lecturer listed in the right information bar.
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office:Herta Mohr