HSY2720

Nationalism and revolution in Southeast Asia

Proposed to be offered next in 1999

Jane Drakard

8 points
* 1 lecture and 1 two-hour seminar per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
* Prerequisites: A first-year sequence in history or Indonesian/Malay

Objectives This subject aims to introduce students to some of the major events and themes in the political history of modern Southeast Asia. Students will be expected to reflect on social, cultural, political and economic change in the twentieth century and to think critically about nationalism and the relevance of concepts such as `nationalism', `authoritarianism', `tradition' and democracy in the context of modern Southeast Asian history.

Synopsis Southeast Asia's affairs today are powerfully influenced by developments in the recent past. This subject explores the emergence of Southeast Asia from colonial rule to independence. Lectures and video presentations provide a thematic framework, with tutorials focusing on issues such as changes in the balance of traditional societies, peasant rebellions, nationalism, political leadership, the formation of new states and the creation of new elites. In 1998 the subject will focus particularly on developments in Burma, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Assessment Document exercise and two essays (total 5000 words): 75%
* Examination (1 hour): 25%
* (Students may submit a 1000-word essay in place of the examination)

Recommended texts

Steinberg D J (ed.) In search of Southeast Asia 2nd edn, Allen and Unwin