pol3sea southeast asian politics change and conflict

SOUTHEAST ASIAN POLITICS: CHANGE AND CONFLICT

POL3SEA

2020

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.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorDirk Tomsa

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsPOL2SEA

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Political Change in Southeast Asia

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBertrand, Jacqu

Year2013

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Handbook of Southeast Asian Politics

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorRobison, Richard

Year2013

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherROUTLEDGE

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Contemporary Southeast Asia

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorAlice D. Ba and Mark Beeson

Year2018

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPalgrave-Macmillan

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Construct a comprehensively researched and convincingly argued essay
02. Contextualize differences and commonalities between the political systems and developments in a range of Southeast Asian countries
03. Employ comparative and case study methodologies in order to analyse political developments in Southeast Asia
04. Lead critical discussions and debates about different political systems, institutions and ideas in a range of Southeast Asian countries

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDirk Tomsa

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Online activity (equivalent 1000 words) Homework in the form of online quizzes to be completed weekly between weeks 3 and 12.N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2
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.N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
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.N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3