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Introducing Southeast Asia - HIST1010
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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: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Equivalent: ASIA1002
 
 
Excluded: HIST1007
 
 
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 will 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 - 50%
  • Research essay (1500-2000 words) - 30%
  • Class test - 20%

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