2024 Fall
SEASIAN 101A 102 - DIS 102
Introduction to the History, Religion, and Culture of Mainland Southeast Asia
Vincent Pacheco, Rebekah Linh Collins
Class #:27533
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
South and Southeast Asian Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
10
Enrolled: 20
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 30
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 1 hours of the exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.
Other classes by Vincent Pacheco
Other classes by Rebekah Linh Collins
Course Catalog Description
This course is a survey of the histories, cultures, and religions of mainland Southeast Asia from the period of the early Khmer empire until the 2000s. It surveys the countries of Cambodia, Myanmar/Burma, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. By the end of the course, students are expected to: (a) explain the broad patterns of historical change in mainland Southeast Asia from the 10th century to the present, (b) explain the major cultural shifts and religious formations that have shaped mainland Southeast Asia over the past thousand-plus years, (c) discuss cultural texts that reflect the history of mainland Southeast Asia, and (d) explain mainland Southeast Asia’s shifting relations with the world over the longue durée.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for SEASIAN 101A after completing SEASIAN 10A.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
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