Why do Asian Studies?
Did you know that:
- 60% of the world’s population lives in the Asian region?
- the world’s largest Muslim nation is Indonesia?
- two of the world’s major powers are Japan and China?
- the world’s two most populous nations are India and China?
- 70% of Australia’s export markets are in Asia?
Whatever your degree, whatever field or profession you are aiming for, Asia literacy will stand you in good stead in the coming decades. You can take up an Asian language now, or choose a unit which will introduce you to various aspects of Asian society and culture.
Australia Needs Asia-Literate Graduates Who Will Become:
- Academics
- Business (Wo)men
- Diplomats
- Doctors
- Economists
- Environmental Advocates
- Human Rights Advocates
- Journalists
- Lawyers
- NGO Workers
- Politicians
- Scientists
- Teachers
- Technicians
- Theologians