Why study Asia?
There are many reasons to study Asia:
- Our neighbourhood, Asia, is home to more than one half of the world's population.Australians are culturally diverse and internationally focussed.
- Within Asia is a wealth of cultural, historical, religious and political diversity.
- Since 2001 the strategic importance of Asia to Australia and to the world has never been more strongly emphasized.
- Economic change in the region has overshadowed that which has taken place elsewhere - as is clear from the economic transformations in China, India and Japan on the one hand, and the nations of Southeast Asia on the other.
- In political, economic and strategic terms Australian links with the region are critical.
- Students with Asia-knowledge are highly valued in government, in policy analysis, throughout commerce and particularly in the finance and service industries.
- Asia-knowledge, integrated with disciplinary training, significantly enhances your employment prospects, and the opportunities to work internationally.
- Students with Asia-knowledge equip themselves as effective global citizens, with a better understanding of the fundamental changes taking place in our dynamic region of the world.
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