Golden Khersonese: Policy, Society and Economy in South-East Asia, prior to 1570. (U02909)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : HCL-3-GOLDK

This category-B, 20 credit course examines the forms of polity, society and economy of South-East Asia, before and during te entry into the region of the Portuguese, ca 1100 - 1570 AD.

It will examine the realities of the structure and form of polity, society and economy - in the South-East Asian "empires" of the Khmer (IX-XIVc) and Srivijayan (VII-XIIIc); Champa (XI-XVc), Thai (XII-XVc) and Arakanese (XIV-XVc). The external forces shaping these societies - Buddhist (Thervada, Mahayana and Hindu) and Muslim religous influences, Chinese tributary relationships and the threat of external invasion (by the Mongols in 1257-1292) - will be explored. Utilising archaeological materials as well as primary and secondary texts, the nature and form of the South-East Asain societies-economies in their international context will be investigated

Entry Requirements

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Economic and Social History, (School of History and Classics, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

This course aims to provide an understanding of the nature of 'medieval' South-East Asian society. In such a manner students will develop an understanding of problems concerning the validity and reliability of available data emanating from the 'medieval' period. They will learn methods of contextual analysis and interrogation, and gain insights into how to conceptualise and analyse such materials, utilising both political science and social science methodology - all highly transferable skills.

Assessment Information

The course is examined by one two-hour paper from which two questions must be answered, which will count for 75% of the final mark, and a project paper which will count for 25% of the final mark. All examinable materials after internal marking will be submitted to the appropriate external examiner.