Offered By	ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
Academic Contact	Jane Ferguson

Description

Students in the Southeast Asian Studies major at ANU have access to a wide range of scholars and courses on language, history, cultures, and politics in the region. By completing coursework as prescribed by the major, students will gain a deeper understanding of regional issues, such as power, globalization, ethnicity and gender, as well as processes and issues specific to their country or area of interest. Current major strengths are in Burmese, East Timorese, Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese studies, and some of our staff also support work relating to other ethnic nationality and trans-border issues. In addition to developing a critical, analytical understanding of Southeast Asia, past and present, students gain significant knowledge and skills which will boost their qualifications for finding employment, or alternatively, further study for a higher degree program.

The Southeast Asian studies major is designed to complement the Thai and Vietnamese language majors, though knowledge of these languages is not required for courses in the Southeast Asian studies major.

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of a Bachelor degree with a major in Southeast Asian Studies, graduates will be able to:

• Speak and write about theories, factual content and research approaches relevant to Southeast Asia Studies.

• Identify relevant regional and international literature relevant to Southeast Asia Studies.

• Determine the processes through which current knowledge about Southeast Asia Studies has been developed.

 

Course Lists

The course lists in the "Requirements" section below is a definitive list and includes all courses that can be counted towards the major, whether or not they are offered in the current year. For a list of courses that will be offered in the current year, please see the Summary of Courses page.

Requirements

This Southeast Asian Studies major requires the completion of 48 units, which must include:

12 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:

ASIA1025             Individual & Society in Asia and the Pacific A (6 units)

ASIA1030             Individual & Society in Asia and the Pacific B (6 units)

 

12 units from the completion of courses from the following list:

ASIA2041             Mainland Southeast Asia: Colonial and Postcolonial Predicaments (6 units)

ASIA2082            Southeast Asian Landscapes of Power (6 units)

 

A maximum of 24 units from completion of courses from the following list:

ANTH2054           Anth & Urban Experience (6 units)

ANTH3014           SE Asia Field School (6 units)

ARCH2050           Arch of China & SE Asia (6 units)

ARTH2056            Art & Arch of SE Asia (6 units)

ASIA2001             Language in Asia (6 units)

ASIA2016             The Mongol Empire in World History (6 units)

ASIA2020             Engaging Asia: Working with Government (6 units)

ASIA2027             The Future of East Timor (6 units)

ASIA2039             Burma/Myanmar  a Country in Crisis (6 units)

ASIA2045             Lies, Conspiracy and Propaganda (6 units)

ASIA2047             Human Security: Conflict, Displacement and Peace Building (6 units)

ASIA2060             Southeast Asian Security (6 units)

ASIA2069             Indonesia's Regions: Politics, Society, Economy (6 units)

ASIA2070             Democracy in Southeast Asia (6 units)

ASIA2076           Thailand: Contemporary Culture and Political Transformation in a Buddhist Kingdom (6 units)

ASIA2165             Islam in Southeast Asia (6 units)

ASIA2167             Borders and their Transgressions in Mainland Southeast Asia (6 units)

ASIA2174             Mysticism (6 units)

ASIA2251             Buddhist Thought (6 units)

ASIA2413             Vietnam: History and Contemporary Society (6 units)

ASIA2515             Malaysia  A Developing Multicultural Society (6 units)

ASIA3006             Practical Assignment in Asia & the Pacific (6 units)

ASIA3012             Readings in Asian Societies and Histories A (6 units)

ASIA3013             Readings in Asian Societies and Histories B (6 units)

ASIA3014             Southeast Asian Frontiers: Thailand and Burma/Myanmar (12 units)

ASIA3026             Special Topics in Asia & the Pacific (6 units)

ASIA3030             The Origins of the International Order in Southeast Asia (6 units)

ASIA3050             Asia & Pacific World Heritage (6 units)

ASIA3610             Globalising Southeast Asia: Capitalism, Media, and 21st Century Cultures (6 units)

ASIA4016             Asian Diaspora: Histories, Cultures, Identities (6 units)

ECON3009            SE Asia Econ P & D (P) (6 units)

ENVS2017            Vietnam Field School (6 units)

GEND2031           Cinema in Southeast Asia (6 units)

INDN2008            Popular Cultures in Southeast Asia (6 units)

LANG3023           Translation Workshop (6 units)

LANG3040           Critical Readings for Translators (6 units)

LANG4001           Translation in Asia (6 units)

MUSM2265         World Music Ensemble (6 units)

 

Please Note: To see the pre-2012 rules for this major, students can navigate to the 2011 version of Study@.

 

 Study Options

Students may take up to two courses outside of this list with advanced permission from the Undergraduate Convenor. The College of Asia & the Pacific encourages students to consider taking a Vice Chancellor’s undergraduate course (VCUG) as part of this major.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.