HIST 3960

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HIST 3960
Transnational Local: Southeast Asian History from the Eighteenth Century

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

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, HST-AS)
Course Subfield (HAN)
Course Attribute (EC-SEAP)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one independent study. Combined with: ASIAN 3396, ASIAN 6696, HIST 6960

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6473 HIST 3960   LEC 001

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    • MW White Hall 110
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Tagliacozzo, E

  • 17977 HIST 3960   IND 601

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    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

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  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies