CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU
HI/POL 344 - History/Politics of SE Asia - - SUMMER AEOP 2013
Willis H A Moore, M Ed, Instructor
willis.moore@adjunct.chaminade.edu /or/ profwillishamoore@gmail.com
808-538-3952 - “Office hours” before class, or by request.

SYLLABUS:
Required Text:  D R SarDesai - SOUTHEAST ASIA Past and Present, 6th Ed
A map and Geography Booklet - $5 (From Instructor)
"St Paul's is 50" - - a monograph on the Philippines - $5 (From Instructor)

Southeast Asia comes to the USA scene in a big way with the war in and annexation of the Philippine  Islands, 1898-1902. The USA considered the Philippine Islands and Guam to be “coaling stations” necessary for “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 Ze Dong’s forces gaining control of mainland China, the USA considered its bases as necessary for containment of a belligerent China and to “defend” Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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

In this class students will demonstrate verbally in class participation, in 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” such as films, lectures, Art Museum visit, students will demonstrate via written synopses how these enlarge upon, clarify, or enhance concepts of this course.

YOUR GRADE:
Class attendance and participation                                      up to 20 points
Personality report                                                       up to 20 points
Report on "St Paul's" Monograph                                        up to 10 points
Country report                                                           up to 10 points
Midterm Essay examination                                             up to 20 points
Final Examination, inclusive, essay type                                 up to 20 points
Extra Credit points for museum visits, movies, etc                       no limit                                                                                 

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",
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, by e-mail. In general, work will not be made up; if you feel "unusual circumstances" for missing class and/or assignments, e-mail contact and conversation with instructor are required.

TEXTS:
Reading the text and supplemental material 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 a map.  Students will demonstrate in writing understandings of basic concepts:
"civilization", "empire", "republican/monarchial/democratic governance systems", "geographic determinism", trends in systems of governance and economic activity, "nation states."  Students will demonstrate verbally, 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:   03 July - 04 September 2013

Meeting 01 - Intro, background, requirements, and "catch-up" to 20th Century
                       Begin reading Part I in text; also read booklet,
                       GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTHEAST ASIA.  Introductory pre-test.
Meeting 02 - View film, INDOCHINE during class, then write a detailed essay:
                       This film depicts attitudes and problems of the colonial era.
Meeting 03 - Read Part two in text;  Have your personality and country chosen.
Meeting 04 - Complete discussion of Part two in text;
Meeting 05 - Mid Term Examination and begin Part three in Text;
Meeting 06 - Begin country and personality reports in class;  Part three in text;
Meeting 07 - Read Part four in text; additional reports;
Meeting 08 - Part four in Text; book reports, country and personality reports;
Meeting 09 - Discussion of Part four in text; further reports;
Meeting 10 - Final Examination.  ALL WORK IS DUE THIS DATE

CLASS TIME WILL INVOLVE LECTURE (1+ hours), and A/V materials,
then discussion of what was seen and heard.  These A/V materials are,
in general NOT available on the Internet/Netflix/Blockbuster, etc. Full
class attendance, come on time, stay to end, will make good outcomes.