Introducing Southeast Asia - HIST1010

Introduces students to the history of the Southeast Asian region through a survey of the major eras from the classical civilisation of Angkor, Pagan and Borobodur up until the early twentieth century. Beginning with the religious and cultural traditions of Southeast Asia, kingship and power, pre-colonial society, colonial society and nationalist visions are explored. Analyses the ideas of nationalist figures like Jose Rizal and Sukarno, as well as peasant rebellions against colonialism and capitalism. The Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Burma and Thailand receive particular attention.