Spring 2024
SEASIAN 101B 001 - LEC 001
Introduction to the History, Religion, and Culture of Insular Southeast Asia
Sylvia C Tiwon
Class #:33170
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
South and Southeast Asian Studies
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
37
Enrolled: 13
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 50
Waitlist Max: 10
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.
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Course Catalog Description
This course is a survey of the histories, cultures, and religions of insular Southeast Asia from the
early modern period until the 2000s. It surveys the countries of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia,
Brunei, East Timor, and Singapore. By the end of the course, students are expected to: (a) explain
the broad patterns of historical change in insular Southeast Asia from the early modern period to the
present, (b) explain the major cultural shifts and religious formations that have shaped insular
Southeast Asia over the period covered, (c) discuss cultural texts that reflect the history of insular
Southeast Asia, and (d) explain insular Southeast Asia’s shifting relations with the world over the
longue durée.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for SEASIAN 101B after completing SEASIAN 10B.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Arts & Literature, L&S Breadth
Meets Historical Studies, L&S Breadth
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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