CUL 222 - Southeast Asia

Institution:

Western New England University

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Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. This course will cover the countries of Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. We will consider the geography of the area the consequences of being east of India and south of China, as well as issues affecting the environment and natural resources of this region; its history, essential points of nation formation, and the transitions from traditional to modern societies and governments; its economics - comparing the situation and policies before World War II to those afterwards, looking at traditional production techniques, and examining the effects of the present financial crisis; its cultures, the intersections of art, language, literature, music, drama, ethnicity and religion; and social and political issues, the causes and impact of migration within and across the region, and ethnic and political conflicts. Satisfies Elements of Culture requirement "CA." 3 cr.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wne.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 782-3111

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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