This course will examine critical problems in the history of Southeast Asia, one of the world's most original, culturally diverse, and exciting areas, from earliest times to c. 1850. It seeks to understand both developments internal to Southeast Asia and the region's relation to the wider world of Europe and Asia. Considering a variety of political, economic, and cultural issues, the course seeks to familiarize students with different approaches to historical interpretation. At the same time it assumes no specialized knowledge and welcomes students who already know something about Southeast Asia and who have no background whatever.
Course Requirements:
Weekly discussion two papers of 10 to 12 pages
Class Format:
Weekly seminar