James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

HI2350:04

Colonial Encounters: Southeast Asia and Europe

Townsville

HECS Band 1

39 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials. Semester 1.

Staff: Dr F Aguilar.

An introduction to the broad themes of Southeast Asian history and ways of life. This subject examines the cultures and political systems of indigenous societies and their interactions with foreign, largely European, powers from the 16th to the 19th century.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to understand at a basic level the distinctive views about society and the world in Southeast Asian cultures;
  2. to understand foreign-local relationships and the resulting cultural, political and economic transformations;
  3. to develop a sensitivity to the various approaches to writing Southeast Asian history;
  4. to appreciate Australia’s historical links with Southeast Asia.

Assessment by examination (30%); major essay (30%); tutorial assignments, attendance and participation (40%).