pol3sea southeast asian politics
SOUTHEAST ASIAN POLITICS: CHANGE AND CONFLICT
POL3SEA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a systematic comparative analysis of processes of political change in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. In particular, we study to what extent democratic rules and procedures have emerged in these countries since they were formed as modern nation-states. Key issues that will be examined in this subject include constitutional and electoral change, party and party system institutionalization, the role of the military in politics, separatist and communal conflicts, the nexus between religion and politics as well as various forms of political participation.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDirk Tomsa
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year Politics subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects POL2SEA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Contemporary Southeast Asia | Recommended | Beeson, Mark | PALGRAVE, 2008 |
| Readings | Handbook of Southeast Asian Politics | Recommended | Robison, Richard | ROUTLEDGE 2013 |
| Readings | Political Change in Southeast Asia | Recommended | Bertrand, Jacqu | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2013 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To construct a comprehensively researched and convincingly argued essay
- Activities:
- Research Essay OR Take-home exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. To contextualize differences and commonalities between the political systems and developments in a range of Southeast Asian countries
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorial discussions, group class presentations, online debates, online activities, tutorial-based activities, research essay OR take-home exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. To employ comparative and case study methodologies in order to analyze political developments in Southeast Asia
- Activities:
- Group class presentations, online debates, tutorial-based activities, reseach essay OR take-home exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. To lead critical discussions and debates about different political systems, institutions and ideas in a range of Southeast Asian countries
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions, group class presentations, online debates, tutorial-based activities, research essay OR exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDirk Tomsa
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online activity (equivalent 1000 words) | 25 | 02 | |
| Tutorial-based activity (equivalent1000 words) | 25 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Research Essay OR Take-home exam (2000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |