SEASIAN101B

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SEASIAN 101B - Introduction to the History, Religion, and Culture of Insular Southeast Asia

South and Southeast Asian Studies Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

SEASIAN

Course Number

101B

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Introduction to the History, Religion, and Culture of Insular Southeast Asia

Course Description

This course is a survey of the histories, cultures, and religions of insular Southeast Asia from the
early modern period until the 2000s. It surveys the countries of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia,
Brunei, East Timor, and Singapore. By the end of the course, students are expected to: (a) explain
the broad patterns of historical change in insular Southeast Asia from the early modern period to the
present, (b) explain the major cultural shifts and religious formations that have shaped insular
Southeast Asia over the period covered, (c) discuss cultural texts that reflect the history of insular
Southeast Asia, and (d) explain insular Southeast Asia’s shifting relations with the world over the
longue durée.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Alternative Final Assessment

Instructors

Staff

Breadth

Arts & Literature, Historical Studies

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Restrictions.

Students will receive no credit for SEASIAN 101B after completing SEASIAN 10B.

Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

8

Outside Work Hours Min

8

Outside Work Hours Max

8

Term

Summer

Weeks

6 weeks

Weeks

6

Lecture Hours

8

Lecture Hours Min

8

Lecture Hours Max

8

Lecture Mode of Instruction

In Person

Discussion Hours

2

Discussion Hours Min

2

Discussion Hours Max

2

Discussion Mode of Instruction

In Person

Outside Work Hours

20

Outside Work Hours Min

20

Outside Work Hours Max

20