This document outlines the modules, readings, and assignment deadlines for a course on Southeast Asia. It includes 14 modules that cover topics from pre-European impact to current challenges in Southeast Asia. Each module contains readings from a textbook and optional audio/video materials. Students are required to post an original response to a discussion question by a given due date, and also respond to two classmates' posts on the same question by a later due date. The portfolio assignments include writing a 3000 word essay.
This document outlines the modules, readings, and assignment deadlines for a course on Southeast Asia. It includes 14 modules that cover topics from pre-European impact to current challenges in Southeast Asia. Each module contains readings from a textbook and optional audio/video materials. Students are required to post an original response to a discussion question by a given due date, and also respond to two classmates' posts on the same question by a later due date. The portfolio assignments include writing a 3000 word essay.
This document outlines the modules, readings, and assignment deadlines for a course on Southeast Asia. It includes 14 modules that cover topics from pre-European impact to current challenges in Southeast Asia. Each module contains readings from a textbook and optional audio/video materials. Students are required to post an original response to a discussion question by a given due date, and also respond to two classmates' posts on the same question by a later due date. The portfolio assignments include writing a 3000 word essay.
Reading: Osborne Chapters 2 & 3 “The ‘Classical’ Background”
& “Courts, Kings and Peasants”. Original Response”: Post your own “original” response to Question 8. Complete by 10/6. “Colleague Response”: Post responses to two of your fellow students’ responses to Question. Complete by 10/9. Module 9: Outsiders and Westerners Reading: Osborne Chapters 4 & 5 “Minorities and Slaves” & “The European Advance”. Listen to: “Megachurch Symbolizes Indonesia's Tolerance” (To access click on the Module 9 link above). Listen to: “Burmese Refugees Preserve Culture Through Music” (To access click on the Module 9 link above). “Original Response”: Post your own “original” response to Question 9. Due by 10/13. “Colleague Response”: Post responses to two of your fellow students’ responses on Question 9. Due by 10/16 Module 10: Economies and Immigrants Reading: Osborne Chapters 6 &7 “Economic Transformation” & “The Asian Immigrants in Southeast Asia”. Listen to: “Thailand Rebuilds, Looks to Future After Tsunami”. “Original Response”: Post your own “original” response to Question 10. Due by 10/20. "Colleague response": Post responses to at least two of your fellow students' responses to Question 10. Due by 10/23. Module 11: Southeast Asia 1918 to 1948 Reading: Osborne Chapters 8 & 9 “The Years of Illusion” & “The Second World War in Southeast Asia”. “Original Response”: Post your own “original” response to Question 11. Due by 10/27. “Colleague Response”: Respond to two of your fellow students’ responses on Question 11. Due by 10/30. Reading: Osborne Chapters 10 & 11 “Revolution and Revolt” & “Other Paths”. Listen to: “Aceh Conflict” and “The Flute Player: Khmer Rouge Survivor”. “Original Response”: Post your own “original” response to Question 12. Due by 11/3. “Colleague Response”: Post responses to two of your fellow students’ responses on Question 12. Due by 11/6. Module 14: Current Challenges Reading: Osborne Chapters 14 & 15 “The Challenges of Independence” & “Southeast Asia’s Modern History”. View: “Burma: Inside the Saffron Revolution After the uprising, what comes next?”. “Original Response”: Post your own “original” response to Question 14. Complete by 11/17. “Colleague Response”: Post responses to two of your fellow students’ responses on Question 14. Due by 11/20. 3000 WORDS. Just like first portfolio essay.