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IAS132 - Colonial Rule in South-East Asia

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

History

(HIS231)

Unit Description

The unit examines the main features of colonial rule in South-East Asia and the impact of colonial regimes on the political systems, economies and cultures of South-East Asia. Competition between the colonial powers and the division of territories is examined and comparisons made between their different modes of rule. Students will become familiar with published research on the topic, learn to identify, access and intelligently interpret primary and secondary source material, and gain an ability to communicate ideas in a clear and logical manner, in accordance with normal academic standards in history.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Describe, analyse and compare economic, political and social conditions in colonial South-East Asia.
2.	Identify and interpret a wide range of primary and secondary materials.
3.	Analyse historical evidence, scholarship and changing representations of the past.
4.	Construct an evidence based argument or narrative.
5.	Identify and reflect critically on the knowledge and skills developed in their study of history.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Bibliography and Abstract (100 words).	10%	1,2,3,5
2.	Tutorial Activities (10 x 100 words).	20%	1,2,3
3.	Tutorial Paper (1,000 words).	30%	1,2,3,4
4.	Essay (1,500 words).	40%	1,2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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