Religion, Ethnicity and Conflict in Southeast Asia unit (HIR312)

Introduction

This unit is designed to deepen your understanding of contemporary issues related to religion, ethnicity and conflict in Southeast Asia. In the introductory section of the unit, you will familiarise yourself with the history, social and political structure of countries in the region. You will then have a chance to discuss issues such as identity, development and discrimination from an ethno-religious perspective. Other issues include inter-faith disputes, separatism, communal wars, the rise of religious fundamentalism and terrorism. Lastly, you will learn about diaspora and the movement of people with an emphasis on the experience of refugees and the role of Nanyang Chinese. During their studies of the unit, students will be expected to undertake a single case study of one of the Southeast Asian countries.

Summary

Unit name	Religion, Ethnicity and Conflict in Southeast Asia
Unit code	HIR312
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Languages|Politics and International Relations
Coordinator	Professor James Chin
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By
Level	Advanced

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse contemporary issues related to religion, ethnicity, and conflict in Southeast Asia
• Explain the relationships between religion, ethnicity, and conflict in Southeast Asia
• Present your understanding of contemporary issues in a range of formats (written and oral)

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	There will be a three-hour workshop on campus every week for this unit. The workshop will cover all the lectures and tutorials. Off-campus students will zoom in for the workshops.
Assessment	Presentation (20%)|Major research Essay (35%)|Online Quizzes (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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