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Truth and Falsity in Indian History & Politics
First semester 2015, this course will explore the claims and negotiations that are fundamental to some of the critical debates in Indian history and politics over the past two centuries.

Popular Culture in East Asia
First semester 2015, Dr Roald Maliangkaij will convene Popular Culture in East Asia.

Asian & Pacific language courses
The School of Culture, History and Languages offers a wide array of world-class Asian & Pacific language courses both on campus and on-line. Find the perfect course for your future.

Reading between the lines
It’s been the birthplace of massive empires, a playground for great powers, and a frontline in the Cold War.

Getting India to take poo to the loo
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleaned up in the country’s elections this year, winning government by an absolute landslide to form the first majority government since 1984.

Material Encounters
This upcoming conference will focus on the materiality of knowledge produced during personal encounters with people in Oceania.

Stolen swords and cross-dressers
A tale of revenge, a stolen sword, and boys who play girls who play boys. It’s Za Kabuki time.

Objects of envy and desire
It could be a gospel concert.
A massive crowd of do-gooders who neither smoke nor drink, let alone do drugs, watching on as their favourite band performs.