HIS 3001 Nationalism and Revolution in Southeast Asia

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
HIS3001110291, 2002EXTNationalism and Revolution in Southeast Asia1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOART
Academic Org:FOA003
HECS Band:1
ASCED Code:090300

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Richard Gehrmann
Moderator: Peter Wicks



PRE-REQUISITES:

Pre-requisite: 1 unit of History or Asian Studies or permission from course convenor


SYNOPSIS:

The basic assumption of this course is that a thorough appreciation of contemporary South-east Asian Societies depends upon a knowledge of their historical evolution. In order to develop an empathetic understanding of the complex issues which confront the region today, it is necessary to recognise the persistence of tradition into the present, and the way in which contemporary behaviour may reflect long- established patterns of living and beliefs. The great interplay of peoples and cultures which permeates the historical experience of South-east Asia must be of fundamental interest and significance to an increasingly multi-cultural Australia. In essence, this course focuses upon the modern history of selected South-east Asian countries in the period from 1800 to the present day.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of the course, students will have:

  • an informed and critical awareness of major historical developments in the South-east Asian region;

  • the ability to recognise the cultural validity, diversity and richness of the South-east Asian past;

  • direct acquaintance with the major classical belief and value- systems of the region, and their influence on human behaviour over time;

  • further awareness of the nature of historical methodology and explanation;

  • the capacity to locate and interpret original sources in translation;

  • studied in depth the recent historical experience of at least ONE distinct society in the region.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Approaches to modern South-east Asian history
    		 0.00
    2. Traditional societies and cultural impacts
    		 0.00
    3. Case studies of Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia since 1800
    		 0.00
    4. Some contemporary issues.
    		 0.00

    TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed:

    Books can be ordered by fax or telephone. For costs and further details use the 'Book Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au by entering the author or title of the text.

    Osborne, M., 2000 South-east Asia: An introductory history, 8th edn, George Allen & Unwin, Sydney. (Paperback).

    Tarling, N. 2001 South-east Asia: A Modern History, OUP, Melbourne.




    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Hall, D. G. E., 1981 A History of South-east Asia, 4th rev edn, Macmillan, London.

    Penders,C. L. M. ed., 1977 Indonesia: Selected Documents on Colonialism and Nationalism, 1830-1942, University of Queensland Press, St Lucia.

    Reid, Anthony 1988 South-east Asia in the Age of Commerce: 1450- 1680 The Lands Below the Winds, Vol 1, Yale University Press, New Haven.

    SarDesai, D. R. 1997 South-east Asia: past and present, 4th rev, Macmillan Press, South Melbourne.

    Tarling, N. 1998 Nations and States in Southeast Asia, Cambridge UP, New York.

    Turnbull, C. M., 1989 A History of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, George Allen & Unwin, Sydney.

    Vatikiotis, M. 1996 Political Change in South-east Asia: Trimming the Banyan Tree, Routledge, London.




    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Directed Study40
    Examinations2
    Private Study120


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    SHORT ESSAY 1000 WD.MAX.999.0020.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 1)
    ESSAY 2000 WD. MAX.999.0040.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 2)
    2 HOUR FINAL EXAMINATION999.0040.00YEND S1 (see note 3)
    CMA TEST 1999.000.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 4)
    CMA TEST 2999.000.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 5)
    CMA TEST 3999.000.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 6)
    CMA TEST 4999.000.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 7)
    NOTES:
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    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Penalties for unsubstantiated lateness of written work are as follows: 10% of marks for assignment are deducted for each of the first five working days of lateness. Assignments received more than five working days after the due date will not be marked.
    2. Students need pre-requisite course of one UNIT of either HISTORY or Asian Studies
    3. The final grade is based on a total of summative marks and is assigned is accord with Faculty guidelines.