CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
HI/POL 344 - History & Politics of Southeast Asia
Willis H A Moore, M Ed, Instructor
WINTER AEOP 2010
willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu
profwillishamoore@gmail.com
808-521-7779 - - - telephone anytime!
P O Box 37214, Honolulu HI 96837-0214

“Office hours” are best before class, or by request.

SYLLABUS:
TWO TEXTS are required:
Militant Islam in Southeast Asia: Crucible of Terror,
The Cambridge History of SOUTHEAST ASIA vol. two / part two
A map of Asia/Southeast Asia (Or historical atlas) - see instructor

Southeast Asia comes onto the USA scene in a big way with the war in and the
annexation of the Philippine Islands.  The USA considered the Philippine Islands and Guam 
to be the “coaling stations” necessary for the “Open Door Policies” of trade with China and Japan.  
Following Japan’s surrender in September 1945, the USA granted independence to the 
Philippines while holding onto Clark AFB and Naval Station Subic Bay.  
Upon Mao Tse Dung’s forces gaining control of mainland China, the USA considered these the 
bastions necessary for containment of a belligerent China to “defend” Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, the British, French, and Dutch attempted to reestablish their dominance of Malaya, 
Singapore, Indo China, and Indonesia...only to see their efforts rebuffed. All three European 
nations were “out of the picture” by 1960.  USA involvement in Viet Nam was based on the 
fallacious “domino theory” of standing against the communists “in South East Asia” 
or else in “San Francisco....”

In this class students will demonstrate verbally in class participation, and in brief written 
essays, and on map/essay exercises, an understanding of the personalities, trends, issues, 
locations, and developments in modern day Southeast Asia.

On a midterm examination, and a final examination, written in essay format, students will 
demonstrate in writing an ability to synthesize facts, dates, personalities and their situations.

Through “extra credit” efforts such as films, lectures, Art Museum visit, students will
demonstrate through brief written synopses what these have done to enlarge upon,
clarify, or enhance concepts of this course.

YOUR GRADE:
Class attendance and participation                                                up to 10 points
Personality report                                                                              up to 20 points
Book Report on "Militant Islam....."                                                  up to 10 points
Country report                                                                                    up to 10 points
Midterm Essay examination                                                             up to 20 points
Final Examination, inclusive, essay type                                         up to 25 points

If you earn 90+ points, you will receive a grade of "A",
If you earn 80+ points, you will receive a grade of "B",
If you earn 70+ points, you will receive a grade of "C",
If you earn 60+ points, you will receive a grade of "D",
...below 60 points is failure
NB:  Instructor will not use "I" except in extreme situations.

CLASS ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
There are 10 class meetings; your attendance at each is expected.
If you cannot attend, contact instructor in advance by telephone, or,
after the fact by e-mail.
In general, work will not be made up; if you feel you have "unusual 
circumstances" for missing class and/or assignments, e-mail contact
is required.

TEXTS:
Reading the texts is your responsibility;
Instructor will enlarge upon concepts, answer questions, guide discussions
of assignments.  Quiz/exam answers and points are found in the texts;
Essay questions require you to know the material, then be able to synthesize
into your own words and arguments.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students will demonstrate geographical knowledge of Southeast Asia, its
nations, regions, historical development, using their map.  Students will
demonstrate in writing general understandings of basic concepts such as
"civilization", "empire", "republican/monarchial/democratic governance
systems", "geographic determinism", trends of developing systems of
governmance and economic activity, "nation states."
Students will demonstrate verbally in class, and in written work, comprehension
of personalities involved in Southeast Asia, turning points in political change,
the role of religious thought, writings, and action in this region.

SCHEDULE:   15 January - 26 March 2010

Meeting 01 - Intro, background, requirements, and "catch-up" to 20th Century
     Assignment:  Begin reading Chapter one in Cambridge Text;

Meeting 02 - Review Chapter one, begin dealing with Chapter 2;

Meeting 03 - Conclude commentaries on Chapter 2.  Have your personality
     and country chosen by this meeting;

Meeting 04 - Read Chapter 3 in Cambridge Text;

Meeting 05 - Mid Term Examination and discussion of Chapter 3 in Text;

Meeting 06 - Begin country and personality reports in class;
     Chapter 4 in text;

Meeting 07 - Continue/conclude with Chapter 4; additional reports;

Meeting 08 - Chapter 5 in Text; book reports, country and personality reports;

Meeting 09 - Discussion of Chapter 5, further reports;

Meeting 10 - Final Examination.  ALL WORK IS DUE THIS MEETING OF
CLASS - except for the Final Examination.  It is due in 5 days.