pol3sea southeast asian politics
SOUTHEAST ASIAN POLITICS: CHANGE AND CONFLICT
POL3SEA
2019
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
PrerequisitesN/A
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 | 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. 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,Speaking,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. 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,Speaking,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. 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,Speaking,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. 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,Speaking,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, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDirk Tomsa
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online activity (equivalent 1000 words) | Homework in the form of online quizzes to be completed weekly between weeks 3 and 12. | 25 | 02 |
| Class-based activity (equivalent 1000 words) | Group presentations to be delivered in class throughout the semester. This assignment will test the students' analytical capabilities, their oral presentation skills and their ability to work collaboratively in a group. | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| Research Essay OR Take-home exam (2000 words) | Students can choose between an in-depth research essay focusing on one specific question or a take-home exam to be completed over four days, which assesses their broader understanding of key trends and events in Southeast Asian politics through two or three questions. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |