976301 Contemporary Southeast Asia

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This is a broad subject that examines the themes of social change, modernity and identity within the sociopolitical and economic context of Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Issues explored include nationalism and transnationalism; legacies of colonialism; migration patterns in the context of regional interrelationships; beliefs about and practices of women in the region; the commodification of culture; increasing urbanization; the growing impact of tourism; new creative forms in the arts; and the ways in which religion and social practice intersect. The subject requires no prior knowledge of Indonesia, Malaysia or Thailand.

Assessment: Assessment tasks involve the writing of essays.

Texts and references

Details are available in the subject outline, distributed in class during the first week of teaching.

Typical availability

Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $816.50
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,720.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.167
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Access conditions

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