ASIA6038 Indonesia's Heritage
| Offered By | School of Culture, History and Language |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Asian Studies |
| Offered in | ASIA6038 will not be offered in 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | This course explores Indonesia?s heritage through the study of objects from the past.These objects include such things as inscriptions, statues, texts, weapons, textiles, monuments, temples, coats of arms and theme parks. History has played a crucial role in the ?secular religion? of the Indonesian nation, and this sense of the importance of the past is reflected in all sorts of media from concrete realisations in theme parks and monuments to official listings of national heroes and elite discourses such as academic histories. The course explores the implications of the national motto, Unity in Diversity (Bhinneka Tunggal Ika), and the issues and contestations that arise from this diversity as different groups lay claim to a particular place in history. The period covered is from the beginnings of written history up to the Second World War, but references will also be made to current issues. |
| Indicative Assessment | Essay, final exam (essay and final exam worth 40% or %0% each, and tutorial participation 10%). |
| Workload |
32 contact hours per semester |
| Areas of Interest | Non Language Asian Studies |
| Requisite Statement | 8 university courses, or permission of coordinator |
| Preliminary Reading | John D. Legge Indonesia. Additional reading list to be provided in the course outline. |
| Programs | Master of Asia-Pacific Studies |
| Academic Contact | Ann Kumar |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
