Introduction to Asian Studies (ASAN 202)



Introduction to Asian Studies (ASAN 202)

South and Southeast Asia

Fall 2009

MWF 12.30-1.20

Kuykendall 209

Instructor: Barbara Watson Andaya Graduate Assistant: Deanna Ramsay

Office: 411 Moore Office: Sakamaki B109

Tel: 956-4735/956-2676 Tel: 956-6752

email: bandaya@hawaii.edu email: dramsay@hawaii.edu

Office Hours: Tues and Wed. 2-4 Office Hours: Mon. 2-3. Fri. 11-12

will be used for posting lecture outlines, announcements and useful links. Students are expected to check their email and consult this website regularly for announcements and instructions.

This course has two aims. First, it will provide an introductory survey of the development of modern society in South and Southeast Asia by drawing on insights and theories from a range of disciplines. It will attempt to convey not only a sense of the richness of the historic past in both these world regions but also some appreciation of the issues behind many of the debates in contemporary debates.

Second, the course will consider the question of how "Asian Studies" is constituted in the West, particularly the division into separate global areas that do not encourage cross-border conversations. However, “South”, “Southeast” and “East” Asia have been closely associated both historically and culturally, and the similarities between them are as revealing as the differences. By opening the discussion of "Asian Studies" to multiple perspectives, the course will provide an awareness of South and Southeast Asia that will question stereotypes and reflect the transnationalist trends of our increasingly interactive world.

Student Outcomes:

At the end of the course, students should be able:

1. To explain how “Asian Studies” is constituted in the West.

2. Make informed comparisons about cultural, economic and political differences in the development of contemporary South and Southeast Asia

3. To explain the ways in which global forces have interacted with regional issues in South and Southeast Asia

4. Be interested and curious about the peoples of South and Southeast Asia

Basic Text:

Powerpoints will be posted on

(The course pack is available from Professional Image, 2633 King Street: Phone: 973-6599)

Requirements:

NB: Remember, you are always welcome to make an appointment to discuss your performance on any assessed work. Meetings to discuss term paper projects tests are not mandatory but are strongly encouraged. Part of the learning process is to understand not only why you did well, but also where you could improve.

1. Check emails through your UH account regularly; all information will be posted on Laulima. Make sure you know how to use this system.

2. 1 Map Assignment (10%) due September 4

3. 6 pop quizzes (5% each). Your best five results will be included in your grade

4. 2 midterms, September 25 and November 23 (10% each)

5. 1 Term Paper Proposal (5 %), about 1 page, due November 6.

If you feel uncertain about a possible research topic and would like advice, be sure to schedule an appointment with either Deanna or myself well before the due date. This proposal should demonstrate that you have given some thought to the topic, that you have undertaken some preliminary research, and that you have some idea of where to find sources.

6. 1 Term Paper (20%), about 10 pages. Due December 4.

The bibliography and footnotes should be in an acceptable form. See the class website for further information

7. 1 Final Exam (20%) on entire course, Monday December 14, 2009, 12-2.00 pm in Kuykendall 209

8. Some opportunities will be provided to earn extra credit up to 10%.

SCHEDULE OF LECTURES

Section One: Introduction

Week One

Reading for Week One:

A. The Problem of World Regions and the Dilemma of Area Studies

B. Geography of South Asia

C. Geography of Southeast Asia

1. Monday Aug. 24

Issues in the Study of ‘Asia’

2. Wednesday Aug. 26

The Geography of South Asia

Blank maps and lists of names distributed: due Sept. 4

3. Friday Aug. 28

The Geography of Southeast Asia

Week Two

Reading for Week Two:

A. The Peoples of South Asia

B. The Human Fabric of Southeast Asia

4. Monday Aug. 31

The Peoples of South Asia

LAST DAY TO DROP COURSES

5. Wednesday Sept. 2

The Peoples of Southeast Asia

LAST DAY TO ADD COURSES

Section Two: Early History

6. Friday Sept. 4

Origins of India's Hindu Civilization

* Map assignment due

Week Three

Reading for Week Three

A. Ancient India

B. Hinduism and Buddhism

C. Muslim India

7. Monday Sept. 7: Holiday: Labor Day, No classes

8. Wednesday Sept. 9

The Development of Buddhism

9. Friday Sept. 11: Professor Ned Bertz

Muslim India

Week Four

Reading for Week Four:

A. The Coming of Indian Ideas to Southeast Asia

B. Localization of the Arts in Southeast Asia

C. Islam in Southeast Asia

10. Monday Sept. 14

Indian Ideas come to Southeast Asia

11. Wednesday Sept. 16

Localization and the Arts in Southeast Asia (Professor Kirstin Pauka)

12. Friday Sept. 18

Islam in Southeast Asia

Week Five

Reading for Week Five

A. Religion in Vietnam: The Chinese Influence

B. Christianity in South and Southeast Asia

13. Monday Sept. 21

China, Vietnam and Confucianism

14: Wednesday Sept. 23

Christianity in South and Southeast Asia

15. Friday Sept 25

Test on Lectures and readings to Sept 23

Week Six

Reading for Week Six:

A. The Europeans in India

B. The European Effect on Trade in Southeast Asia

Section Three: Imperialism and its Results

16. Monday Sept. 28

The European Arrival in India

14. Wednesday Sept. 30

The European Arrival in Southeast Asia

18. Friday Oct. 2

The Colonial Experience in the Philippines

Week Seven

Reading for Weeks Seven and Eight:

A. 1857 and its Aftermath

B. Some Indian Nationalist Leaders

C. The Impact of the Colonial Period in Southeast Asia

D. Some Southeast Asian Nationalist Leaders

19. Monday Oct. 5

Colonialism and its Effects in South Asia

20. Wednesday Oct. 7

Colonization and its Effects in Southeast Asia

21. Friday Oct. 9

Nationalism and Society: South Asia

Week Eight

Reading for Weeks Eight and Nine:

A. Independence in the Countries of South Asia

B. The War and Independence in Southeast Asia

22. Monday Oct. 12

Nationalism and Society: Southeast Asia

Section Four: Making Nations

23. Wednesday Oct. 14

The Appeal of the Left and the Dilemma of Co-operation

24. Friday Oct. 16

Independence in the Countries of South Asia (1)

Week Nine

25. Monday Oct. 19

Independence in the countries of South Asia (2)

26. Wednesday Oct. 21

Independence in the countries of Southeast Asia (1)

27. Friday Oct. 23

Independence in the countries of Southeast Asia (2)

Week Ten

Reading for Week Ten

A. The Countries of South Asia

B. The Countries of Southeast Asia

28. Monday Oct. 26

South Asia: The Large States

29. Wednesday Oct. 28

South Asia: The Smaller States

30. Friday Oct. 30

Southeast Asia: The Island States

Week Eleven

Reading for Weeks Eleven-Twelve

A. Southeast Asia as a Region

B. The 1997 Asian Economic Crisis

C. The Asian Development Bank

IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO SET UP A MEETING WITH DEANNA OR MYSELF TO DISCUSS YOUR TERM PAPER TOPIC

31. Monday Nov. 2

Southeast Asia: The Mainland States

Section Five: Contemporary Issues

32. Wednesday Nov. 4

Modernity, Westernization and “Asian Values”: VIDEOTAPE 17064 Deanna to lead discussion   

33. Friday Nov. 6

The Economic Crisis of 1997 and its Aftermath

Term Paper Proposals Due

Week Twelve

Reading for Week Twelve:

A. Islam in Indonesia: A Case Study of Religion

B. Gender Relations: Changing Patterns in India

C. Women in Southeast Asia`

34. Monday Nov. 9

Contemporary Religious Issues

35. Wednesday Nov. 11: Holiday: Veterans Day

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36. Friday Nov. 13

Gender Issues

Week Thirteen

Reading for Week Thirteen:

A. Explaining NGOs (Non-Government Organizations)

B. What Lies behind Terrorism?

C. Conflict in Southern Thailand

D. The Problems of India: A Case Study from Gujarat

27. Monday November 16

The Emergence of a Civil Society

38. Wednesday Nov. 18

Ethnic Minorities and the Modern Nation State

39. Friday Nov. 20

Environmental Issues

Week Fourteen

Reading for Week Fourteen:

A. Urban Society and Urban Problems in India.

B. Development and Environment in Sarawak and the Philippines

C. Natural Disasters: Some Thoughts from Southeast Asia

40. Monday Nov. 23

Test on Lectures and readings since Sept. 29.

41. Wednesday Nov. 25

Natural Disasters and their Consequences

42. Friday Nov. 27

No classes (Thanksgiving)

TERM PAPER DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 4

IF YOU WISH, YOU CAN SCHEDULE A MEETING FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING DECEMBER 14 TO DISCUSS YOUR PAPER

Week Fifteen

Reading for Week Fifteen:

A. Illicit Drug Use

B. Artists as Social Commentators

C. Films and Censorship in India

43. Monday Nov.30

AIDS, Drugs, Health, and Social Security

44. Wednesday Dec. 2

Artists, Musicians and Film-makers as Social Commentators

45. Friday Dec. 4 (Paper due)

The Military

Week Sixteen

Reading for Week Sixteen:

A. The Military in South and Southeast Asia

B. Regional Relations in Southeast Asia

C. Planning the future of ASEAN

D. Tension between India and Pakistan

46. Monday Dec. 7

Regional Relations and Contemporary Issues: South Asia

47. Wednesday Dec. 9

Regional Relations and Contemporary Issues: Southeast Asia

11-12 December, Study Days

Final Exam: Monday December 14, 12.00-2 pm, Kuykendall 209

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