Subject description

Is colonialism evil? What happened in Indonesia in September 1965? Should individual rights be sacrificed for economic growth? These and other questions in the subject will explore key themes in the political and socio-economic history of South, Southeast and East Asia since the 19th century. It examines the impact of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Equivalence

HIST382 - Themes in Modern Asian History

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

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Lecturers

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Engagement hours

Lecture:1 hr lecture,
Tutorial:1 hr tutorial
Online Research Work:1-hr online research work

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a comprehension of key issues in the subject and critically analyse historians' arguments through selected readings.
2.
Demonstrate skills in the structure and presentation of an argument in written form.
3.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the major issues and controversies that still have an impact on Asia today.
4.
Develop the skills to orally argue a case based on evidence and reading.

Assessment details

Online Research Work

Minor Essay

Research Essay

Contact details

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