ASIA2039 Burma/Myanmar - a Country in Crisis
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Faculty of Asian Studies |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
Although Burma/Myanmar has long been overlooked as a dedicated subject of study, there is a growing interest in this country. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the history, society and contemporary politics of Burma. The first part of the course introduces the colonial and post-colonial history and politics of Burma. The second part examines a range of contemporary issues such as military rule, conflict and ethnic insurgency, refugees and human rights, the drugs trade, the environment, the economy, and debates around international pressure for change. |
| Indicative Assessment |
10% tutorial attendance; 10% tutorial participation; 10% short answer questions, 40% Essay (3,000 words); 30% media commentary |
| Workload |
Two lectures and one tutorial per week. |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
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Assumed Knowledge and Required Skills |
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| Requisite Statement |
6 university courses (36 Units) |
| Prescribed Texts |
A reading list to be provided in the course outline. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Development Studies, Cognitive Major (Asian Politics and International Relations), Cognitive Major (Asian History), Cognitive Major (Contemporary Asian Societies), and Cognitive Major (Security Studies) |
| Academic Contact | Dr Jane Ferguson |
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