IIS 131 - Introduction to South & Southeast Asian Studies

Institution:

South Puget Sound Community College

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Description:

Through an interdisciplinary approach, this course will expand, inform and expose students to the diverse ethnic and cultural world of South and Southeast Asia. Topics of exploration include ethnic diversity, settlement and conflict, religious values and beliefs, colonization, and economic power and influence. In an effort to understand major world events, both dominant and subordinate groups will receive equal consideration of their perspective. The specific countries of our enquiry include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka; Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore and Vietnam. Specific countries and topics to be discussed will vary according to the expertise of the instructor and current events. Prerequisite: enGl& 101 or WRIT 101 or concurrent enrollment.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spscc.ctc.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 596-5241

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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