UNSW Handbook Course - Introducing Southeast Asia

Introducing Southeast Asia - ASIA1002


	Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
	School: School of History and Philosophy
	Course Outline: See below
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 3
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: Enrolment in International Studies, International Studies/Law, Commerce (International Studies), Commerce (Liberal Studies) or Economics (Liberal Studies) programs
	Equivalent: HIST1010
	Fee Band: 1 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

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.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Know the basic characteristics of Southeast Asian Societies
Understand how cultural concepts of power and religion impact on politics and society
Be familiar with the broad history of Southeast Asia in the ancient and modern period up to the 1930s
Write a research essay which makes an argument showing an interpretation about a historical event based on the analysis of both secondary literature and primary sources and the use of logic
Develop a Southeast Asian perspective or at least an understanding of diverse cultures and an appreciation of them
Develop skills in oral presentation and writing.

Assessment

Journal and participation - 45%
Research essay (1500-2000 words) - 35%
In-class test - 20%

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