GES2710

Southeast Asia

Not offered in 1999

Dr Gale Dixon

8 points - 3 hours per week (two 1-hour lectures, one - hour tutorial) - Second semester - Clayton

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be familiar with the biogeography, climatology, economic geography, geomorphology and historical geography of the Southeast Asian region and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the enduring qualities and the current preoccupations of the region.

Synopsis This subject examines the unique character of the region from Burma to the Philippines and from northern Vietnam to Irian Jaya. Of particular concern are the influences of the South Asian, Chinese and European cultural infusions upon the indigenous peoples, and the ways in which blending of cultures helps explain the rich variety of the region. Emphasis is also given to differences in social and economic development in the recent past. In order to complement the work students are undertaking in other courses, considerable latitude in essay topics and tutorial readings is allowed.

Assessment Written (4000 words): 50% - Examination (2 hours): 40% - Tutorial: 10%

Recommended texts

Far Eastern Economic Review Asia 1998 Yearbook FEER, 1998
Fein J S and Stephens P L (eds) Monsoons Wiley, 1987
Forbes D Asian metropolis: urbanisation in Southeast Asia OUP, 1996
Lipton M and Longhurst R New seeds and poor people Unwin Hyman, 1989
Rigg J Southeast Asia: A region in transition Unwin Hyman, 1991

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