HIS 3001 Nationalism and Revolution in Southeast Asia

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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:

1. an informed and critical awareness of major historical developments in the South-east Asian region;
2. the ability to recognise the cultural validity, diversity and richness of the South-east Asian past;
3. direct acquaintance with the major classical belief and value-systems of the region, and their influence on human behaviour over time;
4. further awareness of the nature of historical methodology and explanation;
5. the capacity to assess original sources in translation;
6. studied in depth the recent historical experience of at least ONE distinct society in the region.

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Exam dates will be advised when the timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   There are no attendance requirements for this external course. However, it is the student's responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assessment item.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without prior approval, then a penalty of 10% of the total marks available for the assignment will apply for each of the first FIVE working days late, after which a zero mark will be given.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of a passing grade, students must demonstrate, via the summative assessment items, that they have achieved the required minimum standards in relation to the objectives of the course by obtaining at least 50% of the total weighted marks for all summative assessment.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks (or grades) obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a RESTRICTED EXAMINATION, and candidates are allowed access to * writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination); * Translation dictionary. With the Examiner's approval, candidates may take an appropriate non-electronic translation dictionary into the examination. This will be subject to perusal and, if it is found to contain annotations or markings that could give the candidate an unfair advantage, it may be removed from the candidate's possession until the appropriate disciplinary action is completed.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm or in the current USQ Handbook.

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