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Introduction to Asian Studies (ASAN 202)
South and Southeast Asia
Fall 2009
MWF 12.30-1.20
Kuykendall 209
Instructor: Barbara Watson Andaya Graduate Assistant: Deanna Ramsay
Office: 411 Moore Office: Sakamaki B109
Tel: 956-4735/956-2676 Tel: 956-6752
email: email:
Office Hours: Tues and Wed. 2-4 Office Hours: Mon. 2-3. Fri. 11-12
https://laulima.hawaii.edu will be used for posting lecture outlines, announcements and useful links. Students are expected to check their email and consult this website regularly for announcements and instructions.
This course has two aims. First, it will provide an introductory survey of the development of modern society in South and Southeast Asia by drawing on insights and theories from a range of disciplines. It will attempt to convey not only a sense of the richness of the historic past in both these world regions but also some appreciation of the issues behind many of the debates in contemporary debates.
Second, the course will consider the question of how "Asian Studies" is constituted in the West, particularly the division into separate global areas that do not encourage cross-border conversations. However, “South”, “Southeast” and “East” Asia have been closely associated both historically and culturally, and the similarities between them are as revealing as the differences. By opening the discussion of "Asian Studies" to multiple perspectives, the course will provide an awareness of South and Southeast Asia that will question stereotypes and reflect the transnationalist trends of our increasingly interactive world.
Student Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students should be able:
1. To explain how “Asian Studies” is constituted in the West.
2. Make informed comparisons about cultural, economic and political differences in the development of contemporary South and Southeast Asia
3. To explain the ways in which global forces have interacted with regional issues in South and Southeast Asia
4. Be interested and curious about the peoples of South and Southeast Asia
Basic Text:
Powerpoints will be posted on https://laulima.hawaii.edu/portal
(The course pack is available from Professional Image, 2633 King Street: Phone: 973-6599)
Requirements:
NB: Remember, you are always welcome to make an appointment to discuss your performance on any assessed work. Meetings to discuss term paper projects tests are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged. Part of the learning process is to understand not only why you did well, but also where you could improve.
1. Check emails through your UH account regularly; all information will be posted on Laulima. Make sure you know how to use this system.
2. 1 Map Assignment (10%) due September 4
3. 6 pop quizzes (5% each). Your best five results will be included in your grade
4. 2 midterms, September 25 and November 23 (10% each)
5. 1 Term Paper Proposal (5 %), about 1 page, due November 6.
If you feel uncertain about a possible research topic and would like advice, be sure to schedule an appointment with either Deanna or myself well before the due date. This proposal should demonstrate that you have given some thought to the topic, that you have undertaken some preliminary research, and that you have some idea of where to find sources.
6. 1 Term Paper (20%), about 10 pages. Due December 4.
The bibliography and footnotes should be in an acceptable form. See the class website for further information
7. 1 Final Exam (20%) on entire course, Monday December 14, 2009, 12-2.00 pm in Kuykendall 209
8. Some opportunities will be provided to earn extra credit up to 10%.
SCHEDULE OF LECTURES
Section One: Introduction
Week One
Reading for Week One:
A. The Problem of World Regions and the Dilemma of Area Studies
B. Geography of South Asia
C. Geography of Southeast Asia
1. Monday Aug. 24
Issues in the Study of ‘Asia’
2. Wednesday Aug. 26
The Geography of South Asia
Blank maps and lists of names distributed: due Sept. 4
3. Friday Aug. 28
The Geography of Southeast Asia
Week Two
Reading for Week Two:
A. The Peoples of South Asia
B. The Human Fabric of Southeast Asia
4. Monday Aug. 31
The Peoples of South Asia
LAST DAY TO DROP COURSES
5. Wednesday Sept. 2
The Peoples of Southeast Asia
LAST DAY TO ADD COURSES
Section Two: Early History
6. Friday Sept. 4
Origins of India's Hindu Civilization
* Map assignment due
Week Three
Reading for Week Three
A. Ancient India
B. Hinduism and Buddhism
C. Muslim India
7. Monday Sept. 7: Holiday: Labor Day, No classes
8. Wednesday Sept. 9
The Development of Buddhism
9. Friday Sept. 11: Professor Ned Bertz
Muslim India
Week Four
Reading for Week Four:
A. The Coming of Indian Ideas to Southeast Asia
B. Localization of the Arts in Southeast Asia
C. Islam in Southeast Asia
10. Monday Sept. 14
Indian Ideas come to Southeast Asia
11. Wednesday Sept. 16
Localization and the Arts in Southeast Asia (Professor Kirstin Pauka)
12. Friday Sept. 18
Islam in Southeast Asia
Week Five
Reading for Week Five
A. Religion in Vietnam: The Chinese Influence
B. Christianity in South and Southeast Asia
13. Monday Sept. 21
China, Vietnam and Confucianism
14: Wednesday Sept. 23
Christianity in South and Southeast Asia
15. Friday Sept 25
Test on Lectures and readings to Sept 23
Week Six
Reading for Week Six:
A. The Europeans in India
B. The European Effect on Trade in Southeast Asia
Section Three: Imperialism and its Results
16. Monday Sept. 28
The European Arrival in India
14. Wednesday Sept. 30
The European Arrival in Southeast Asia
18. Friday Oct. 2
The Colonial Experience in the Philippines
Week Seven
Reading for Weeks Seven and Eight:
A. 1857 and its Aftermath
B. Some Indian Nationalist Leaders
C. The Impact of the Colonial Period in Southeast Asia
D. Some Southeast Asian Nationalist Leaders
19. Monday Oct. 5
Colonialism and its Effects in South Asia
20. Wednesday Oct. 7
Colonization and its Effects in Southeast Asia
21. Friday Oct. 9
Nationalism and Society: South Asia
Week Eight
Reading for Weeks Eight and Nine:
A. Independence in the Countries of South Asia
B. The War and Independence in Southeast Asia
22. Monday Oct. 12
Nationalism and Society: Southeast Asia
Section Four: Making Nations
23. Wednesday Oct. 14
The Appeal of the Left and the Dilemma of Co-operation
24. Friday Oct. 16
Independence in the Countries of South Asia (1)
Week Nine
25. Monday Oct. 19
Independence in the countries of South Asia (2)
26. Wednesday Oct. 21
Independence in the countries of Southeast Asia (1)
27. Friday Oct. 23
Independence in the countries of Southeast Asia (2)
Week Ten
Reading for Week Ten
A. The Countries of South Asia
B. The Countries of Southeast Asia
28. Monday Oct. 26
South Asia: The Large States
29. Wednesday Oct. 28
South Asia: The Smaller States
30. Friday Oct. 30
Southeast Asia: The Island States
Week Eleven
Reading for Weeks Eleven-Twelve
A. Southeast Asia as a Region
B. The 1997 Asian Economic Crisis
C. The Asian Development Bank
IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO SET UP A MEETING WITH DEANNA OR MYSELF TO DISCUSS YOUR TERM PAPER TOPIC
31. Monday Nov. 2
Southeast Asia: The Mainland States
Section Five: Contemporary Issues
32. Wednesday Nov. 4
Modernity, Westernization and “Asian Values”: VIDEOTAPE 17064 Deanna to lead discussion
33. Friday Nov. 6
The Economic Crisis of 1997 and its Aftermath
Term Paper Proposals Due
Week Twelve
Reading for Week Twelve:
A. Islam in Indonesia: A Case Study of Religion
B. Gender Relations: Changing Patterns in India
C. Women in Southeast Asia`
34. Monday Nov. 9
Contemporary Religious Issues
35. Wednesday Nov. 11: Holiday: Veterans Day
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36. Friday Nov. 13
Gender Issues
Week Thirteen
Reading for Week Thirteen:
A. Explaining NGOs (Non-Government Organizations)
B. What Lies behind Terrorism?
C. Conflict in Southern Thailand
D. The Problems of India: A Case Study from Gujarat
27. Monday November 16
The Emergence of a Civil Society
38. Wednesday Nov. 18
Ethnic Minorities and the Modern Nation State
39. Friday Nov. 20
Environmental Issues
Week Fourteen
Reading for Week Fourteen:
A. Urban Society and Urban Problems in India.
B. Development and Environment in Sarawak and the Philippines
C. Natural Disasters: Some Thoughts from Southeast Asia
40. Monday Nov. 23
Test on Lectures and readings since Sept. 29.
41. Wednesday Nov. 25
Natural Disasters and their Consequences
42. Friday Nov. 27
No classes (Thanksgiving)
TERM PAPER DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 4
IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN SCHEDULE A MEETING FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 14 TO DISCUSS YOUR PAPER
Week Fifteen
Reading for Week Fifteen:
A. Illicit Drug Use
B. Artists as Social Commentators
C. Films and Censorship in India
43. Monday Nov.30
AIDS, Drugs, Health, and Social Security
44. Wednesday Dec. 2
Artists, Musicians and Film-makers as Social Commentators
45. Friday Dec. 4 (Paper due)
The Military
Week Sixteen
Reading for Week Sixteen:
A. The Military in South and Southeast Asia
B. Regional Relations in Southeast Asia
C. Planning the future of ASEAN
D. Tension between India and Pakistan
46. Monday Dec. 7
Regional Relations and Contemporary Issues: South Asia
47. Wednesday Dec. 9
Regional Relations and Contemporary Issues: Southeast Asia
11-12 December, Study Days
Final Exam: Monday December 14, 12.00-2 pm, Kuykendall 209