AY 239 Southeast - Asian Cultures and Societies

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Colby College

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Southeast Asia is a region of great diversity and has long been a focus of anthropological interest; in recent years dramatic political and economic changes have often made the region a focus of international as well as scholarly attention. An examination of the diverse social and cultural contexts that make up the region, exploring both historical roots and contemporary experiences of Southeast Asian peoples. The impact of European colonial regimes on indigenous societies, religious and ethnic diversity, peasant social organization and political resistance, and the effects of economic change and industrialization. Prerequisite: Anthropology 112. Four credit hours. I.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colby.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 859-4000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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