At the end of the semester, students will have a general understanding
of the history, culture and politics of Burma/Myanmar, from
pre-colonial to colonial, to post-colonial periods. In addition to the
completion of two analytical essays on assigned topics, students will
also carry out independent research papers on course-relevant topics of
their own choosing, thus honing their library research skills and
ability to critically assess relevant documents related to issues on
Burma/Myanmar. For those post-graduate students with a specific
research interest in Burma/Myanmar and/or Mainland Southeast Asia,
where applicable, library research in Southeast Asian language source
materials will be emphasized, as will critical engagement in broader
debates in Southeast Asian Studies.

20% Tutorial attendance and participation; 20% Discussion paper (1500 words); 30% Essay (2000 words); 30% Examination at the end of semester.

Post-graduate students are assigned critical summaries of the readings, 
as well as two 2,000 word analytical essays. Their final papers for the 
course, an independent research paper on a topic of the students' own 
choosing indicates students' ability to pursue a line of inquiry related 
to a relevant issue, amass sufficient material useful to their analyses, 
and write an in-depth, polished essay.
Attendance 10% Two assigned essays 30%  Independent project 50% Critical 
summaries 10%

Students can expect to spend 10 hours on this course inclusive of two lectures and one tutorial per week.

Delivery Mode:

On Campus