This course will explore various facets of Taiwan's history and culture, spanning from the prehistoric era (Palaeolithic, Neolithic and Iron Age) to the present day. It will examine the significant events across different periods, encompassing the Dutch (1624–1662), Spanish (1626-1642), Zheng (Koxinga) (1662-1683), Qing (1683-1895), Japanese (1895–1945), and finally, the Republic of China in Taiwan (1945~). The course covers a wide array of topics, including populations and identities, social and political histories, religious and festive traditions, visual and performing arts, and their contemporary significance. Through this exploration, we aim to encourage new perspectives and discussions about Taiwan's role within the East Asian community and beyond.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe important issues in the history and culture of Taiwan;
- Apply theoretical and historical knowledge with empirical examples;
- Identify, summarise, compare, and contextualise information from a wide variety of sources;
- Work in cooperative groups on key issues to do with the history and culture of Taiwan and to communicate findings to others;
- Demonstrate the ability to develop a term project examining issues in the history and culture of Taiwan.
Other Information
This is a co-taught course. Any cap on enrolments in one course applies to both courses combined.
Indicative Assessment
- Class participation (10) [LO 1,2,4]
- Oral presentation (25 mins) (20) [LO 1,2,3,5]
- Mid-term examination (30) [LO 1,2,3]
- Major essay (2,500 words) (40) [LO 1,2,3,5]
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Workload
This course requires 130 hours comprising seminars as well as associated preparation, independent study, and assessment time.
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
n/a
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5580 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8672 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |