HIST 3960

Transnational Local: Histories of the Modern in Southeast Asia

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Surveys the modern history of Southeast Asia with special attention to colonialism, the Chinese diaspora, and socio-cultural institutions.  Considers global transformations that brought "the West" into people's lives in Southeast Asia.  Focuses on the development of the modern nation-state, but also questions the narrative by incorporating groups that are typically excluded.  Assigns primary texts in translation.

When Offered Spring.

Breadth Requirement (GB)
Distribution Category (HA-AS)

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