Through historical examples from Vietnam, Burma, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, this course will emphasise the study of mainland Southeast Asia in a comparative framework, with particular attention to political culture, the production of knowledge, concepts of 'civilisation', and emerging civil societies in the twentieth century.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop a critical analysis of historical transitions in Mainland Southeast Asia.
- Integrate understandings of Southeast Asian cultures within the broader notions of nation and nationalism.
- Deconstruct historical methods and approaches for studying Mainland Southeast Asian modern history
- Discover, critique, and utilise new ways to approach studying historical events and processes.
- Demonstrate collaborative learning skills in group discussions
Indicative Assessment
- Discussion Participation (20) [LO 1,2,3,5]
- Essay 1 (1,500 words) (20) [LO 2,3]
- Essay 2 (2,000 words) (30) [LO 1,3]
- Final exam (30) [LO 1,2,3,4]
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Workload
Workload will consist of three contact hours per week and approximately 85 pages of assigned reading per week (subject to variation depending on the density of the material).Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7882 | 27 Jul 2026 | 03 Aug 2026 | 31 Aug 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | In Person | N/A |