Angkor is famed for its glorious monuments which draw millions of tourists annually. Angkor: Power and Glory explores the first, the Prehistoric era and the evolution of complex society in Cambodia and ends with the decline of the Angkor Civilisation. This examination of the rise and fall of this powerful Southeast Asian empire examines the politics, influences and art of the empire while also exploring contemporaneous events in the region.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- understand the broad trajectory of socio-political development in historic SE Asia;
- critically evaluate archaeological journal articles; and
- understand the skills and knowledge needed to have a basic concept of regional archaeology.
Indicative Assessment
- Critical Reading 1000 words (10) [LO 1,2]
- Wikipedia update 1000 words (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Essay 1500 - 2000 words in class (40) [LO 1,2,3]
- Exam (1 hour) (40) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time comprising:
a) 36 hours of contact from a combination of lectures and workshop and workshop-like activities; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing
Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Prescribed Texts
O'Reilly, D. 2006. Early Civilizations of Southeast Asia, AltaMira Press.
Coe, M. and Evans, D. 2004. Angkor and the Khmer Civilization, Thames and Hudson.
Preliminary Reading
Higham, C., 2001. The civilization of Angkor. Univ of California Press.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $5580 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8875 | 21 Jul 2025 | 28 Jul 2025 | 31 Aug 2025 | 24 Oct 2025 | In Person | N/A |