Title: Imparting Asia : five decades of Asian studies at the University of Auckland /
Authors: Tarling, Nicholas.; New Zealand Asia Institute (University of Auckland)
Publisher: New Zealand Asia Institute = Te Roopu Aotearoa Ahia,
Year: 2010
Subjects: New Zealand Asia Institute (University of Auckland); Asia Study and teaching (Higher) New Zealand Auckland.
Abstract: "The study of Asia was introduced into the curriculum of The University of Auckland nearly fifty years ago. Why was it done? How was it done? This book describes the objectives, achievements and endeavours to place them in a larger context. The importance of the issues raised extends well beyond the university world. During this period, New Zealand's relationship with Asia has been transformed, but the interest in studying it has not expanded to the same extent. What is now the way forward? This book has been written in the belief that knowing more about the past may help in influencing the future"--Back cover.
Contents: Chapter 1 New Zealand and Asia -- chapter 2 Area and discipline -- chapter 3 Languages and their acquisition -- chapter 4 Expansion and resources -- chapter 5 The centre for Asian studies -- chapter 6 Asia 2000 -- chapter 7 The New Zealand Asia institute -- chapter 8 The school of Asian studies -- chapter 9 NZAI and research -- chapter 10 Retrospect and prospect.