Students read widely in a vernacular language about Southeast Asia on a topic likely to be selected from one of the following: politics, popular culture, literature, religion. Students critically read texts each fortnight as preparation for discussion in a one-hour class, write a critical report on the readings from two of those fortnightly meetings, and write a final essay based on the course readings.

By the end of the course learners of the Southeast Asian language will have significantly increased their proficiency in reading and writing, and will be able to discuss complex ideas about a given discipline or topic area. They will also have gained substantial knowledge about that discipline/ area and ability to critically analyse texts within it.

Two 1,000- word critical reports (totalling 35%), one 2,000-word final essay (40%), performance and participation in fortnightly discussions (totalling 25%).

Fortnightly Class/meeting with lecturer.

Completion of Year in Asia, or a Distinction average in third year Language.

Permission of Coordinator.

with SEAI3004

Students are strongly advised to take a supporting course (focused on historical background culture, linguistics, anthropology etc) before enrolling in this vernacular language Reading Course.