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COURSE SPECIFICATION

Name of institution Mahidol University

Campus/faculty/department International College

Section 1 General Information

1. Course code and course title

Thai ICCM XXX

English ICCU 201 Contemporary Southeast Asia

2. Number of credit 4 (4-0-8)

3. Curriculum and type of subject

3.1 Curriculum Intercultural Studies Major

3.2 Type of Subject Core Intercultural Studies Course

4. Responsible faculty member AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

5. Trimester / year of study

5.1 Trimester First trimester of every academic year

5.2 Number of students 20

6. Pre-requisite ICSS 221 Thai Cultural Studies

7. Co-requisite -

8. Venue of study Mahidol University, Salaya campus

9. Date of latest revision

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Section 2 Goals and Objectives

1. Goals

1) Understanding of the varying characteristics of SEA-member states and the

region’s interrelatedness viewed from the humanities, the arts and social

sciences strands.

2) Ability to discuss and conduct a scholarly examination of significant social,

cultural, political and religious discourses from the region.

3) Aesthetic and pragmatic sensibilities that help expand understanding of said

discourses.

2. Objectives of development/revision

To revise course in order to be up-to-date and relevant to the current situation.

Section 3 Course Management

1. Course descriptions

(Thai Version)

Introduction to Southeast Asia (SEA) and its extraordinary diversity through the

humanities, the arts and social sciences. Emphasis on the intellectual and practical

challenges linked to modernization and development. Study of the ways SEA-member

states cope with the social, cultural, economic, political and religious issues brought

about by globalization.

2. Credit hours / trimester

Lecture

(Hour)

Additional class

(Hour)

Laboratory/field

trip/internship

(Hour)

Self study

(Hour)

48 hours

(4 hours/week

* 3 weeks)

- None 48 hours

(16 hour/week

* 3 weeks)

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3. Number of hours that the lecturer provides individual counseling and guidance

22 hours = 2 hours/week

Section 4 Learning Outcome, Teaching Strategies and Evaluation

1. How to develop learning outcome in each area 1) Morality and Ethics

1.1 Expected outcome on ethics and moral 1) Awareness of and a moral approach towards cultural issues 2) Sense of cross-cultural sensibility and cooperation 3) Maturity and self-discipline in approaching learning 4) Ethical academic behavior

1.2 Teaching Strategies 1) Examination of texts with analysis of cultural issues as appropriate 2) Coaching in academic honesty and integrity 3) Cooperative activities in the classroom

1.3 Evaluation Strategies

1) Evaluation of views expressed in written assignments and oral presentations 2) Observation of class participation 3) Assessment of ability to integrate different cultural and ethical conventions

into assignments and projects.

2) Knowledge 2.1 Expected outcome on knowledge

1) Knowledge of key concepts and theories related to Intercultural Studies and employed to understand the cultural dimension of language and culture

2) Awareness of art and culture in their diversity 3) In-depth understanding of the various forces and historical

development shaping discourses 4) Knowledge of the process and techniques of research in order to solve

problem and add up to the knowledge in the career 5) Ability to integrate the knowledge from intercultural studies to other

related field of study 2.2 Teaching Strategies

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1) Lectures with class discussion 2) Group, class textual analysis (analysis of examples of literary/academic

works as they apply to the theoretical focus at any particular period) 3) Project assignments and critical commentary of literary/academic texts 4) Homework tasks as part of the process of completing a larger formal

assignment 2.3 Evaluation Strategies

1) Written and/or oral exams 2) Individual and/or group written assignments 3) Individual and/or group oral presentations 4) Class attendance and participation 5) Evaluation of work journals

3) Intellectual Development

3.1 Expected outcome on Intellectual development 1) Ability to locate, collect, evaluate, summarize, and analyze academic

and/or literary texts across a variety of forms, genres, and timeframes 2) Ability to apply a number of different theoretical perspectives to a

given academic/literary work 3) Ability to organize the flow of ideas and supporting details in a manner

that is easily comprehended by others 4) Ability to transfer abstract concepts and principles to novel contexts

and real life behavior 5) Ability to respond in a mature and sensitive manner to a variety of

opinions and perspectives

3.2 Teaching Strategies 1) Theme-based readings and video exercises 2) Class and small-group discussions 3) Journal-based writing tasks 4) Homework tasks as part of the process of completing a larger formal

assignment 5)

3.3 Evaluation Strategies 1) Written and/or oral exams 2) Individual and/or group written assignments 3) Individual and/or group oral presentations 4) Class attendance and participation 5) Evaluation of work journals

4) Interpersonal Relationship and Responsibility

4.1 Expected outcome on interpersonal skills and responsibility

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1) Cooperative interpersonal skills and respect for the rights and opinions of others

2) Ability to be a constructive team member in various roles 3) Leadership and initiative in problem solving and uncertain situations 4) Responsibility for learning beyond the classroom and the university

4.2 Teaching Strategies 1) In-class group exercises 2) Formal group projects and assignments

4.3 Evaluation Strategies 1) Evaluation of group presentation of knowledge synthesis 2) Collection of within-group peer evaluations 3) Observation of class attendance and participation

5) Mathematical analytical thinking, communication skills, and information technology skills 5.1 Expected outcome on numerical analysis, communication and information

technology skills 1) Ability to create written critical commentaries on academic and/or

literary works using appropriate media 2) Ability to locate and articulate key terminology within the field of

cultural theories 3) Ability to locate and evaluate information on electronic databases and

the internet. 4) Ability to compose, collaborate on and present work using electronic

media

5.2 Teaching Strategies 1) In-class exercises 2) Written and/or oral assignments

5.3 Evaluation Strategies 1) Observation of participation during in-class discussions and exercises 2) Evaluation of written and/or oral assignments 3) Evaluation of written and/or oral examinations

Section 5 Teaching and Evaluation Plans

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1. Teaching plan

Week Topic Hours Teaching

methods/multimedia Instructor

1 1. Introduction to the course and discussion of class policies, requirements, etc. 1.1 Geography, the Human Landscape and ASEAN 2015 (Part 1) - Mapping SEA using a world map and “Nations of the World”/ Micro-clip

4 Class-discussion

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

1 2. Geography, the Human Landscape and ASEAN 2015 (Part 2) - “Locating Southeast Asia” by Kratoska, P., Raben, R. &Nordholt, H. S. (2005)/ - “Cultural History of the Philippines” / Video

4 Class-discussion Mapping Video clip showing and discussion

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

1 3. Ethno-linguistic and Religious Mélange(Part 1)- “Legislating Modernity among the Marginalized” “Prisoners of a White God”

4 Class-discussion Small-group discussion Documentary Film Viewing/ Discussion

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

1 4. Ethno-linguistic and Religious Mélange(Part 2) “The Positions of Non-Thai Languages in Thailand” “The Multi-lingual State and Search of the Nation: The Language Policy and Discourse in Singapore’s Nation-Building” “The Politics of Language Policy in Myanmar” -

4 Documentary film viewing and discussion

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

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Week Topic Hours Teaching

methods/multimedia Instructor

Diverse Voices: Indonesian Literature and Nation-Building” by Melani Budianta

1 5. Ethno-linguistic and Religious Mélange(Part 3) A survey of the following: - Hinduism - Buddhism - Islam - Christianity

4 Lecture-discussion Film Viewing

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

2 6. Kinship, Family and Gender “Introduction: Feeding the Right Food: The Flow of Life and the Construction of Kinship in SEA” “Bringing Justice to Women of Burma” “Karen Women’s Voices Vital in Peace Talks”

4 Lecture-discussion Film viewing/ Discussion

AnalizaLiezl Perez-

Amurao

2 7.1 Arts vis-à-vi sResistance and Social Change “Southeast Asia in 2011: A Year of Protest” “ Rockin’the boat: Mass Music and Mass Movements” “Philippine Literature in English” 7.2 Protests through the Arts “My Kampung” Vietnam War Song Projects- “One Billion Rising”

4 Lecture-discussion Small-group discussions Critical Essays on a Selected Form of Protest in SEA (Take-home)

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

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Week Topic Hours Teaching

methods/multimedia Instructor

2 8. How to Write an Annotated Bibliography

4 Lecture-discussion Annotated Bibliography Writing

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

2 9.Political Developments in SEA ” The Emergence of Modern Southeast Asia”

4 Lecture-discussion Small-group Discussion Research Consultations

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

3 10. Migration, Mobility and Transnationalism “Dreams Beyond the Border”

4 Lecture-discussion Documentary Film Viewing/ Discussion Research Consultations

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

3 11. Migration, Urbanization and Socio-Ecological Challenges “Social Vulnerability to Coastal Hazards in SEA”

4 Lecture-discussion Documentary Film Viewing/ Discussion Research Consultations

AnalizaLiezl Perez-Amurao

3 Final Exam

1. Evaluation plan

Expected outcomes

Methods / Activities Week Percentage

1.1 (1) - (4) 2.1 (1) – (3) 3.1 (1) – (3) 4.1(1) – (4) 5.1 (1) – (3)

Mapping Quiz (In-class) 1 5%

1.1 (1) - (4) 2.1 (1) – (3) 3.1 (1) – (3) 4.1(1) – (4) 5.1 (1) – (3)

Response Essay (take-home) Response Essay (take-home)

2

10%

1.1 (1) - (4) 2.1 (1) – (3) 3.1 (1) – (3) 4.1(1) – (4) 5.1 (1) – (3)

Critical Essay (take-home) 2 10%

1.1 (1) - (4) 2.1 (1) – (3) 3.1 (1) – (3)

Annotated Bibliography (In-class) 2 15%

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4.1(1) – (4) 5.1 (1) – (3)

1.1 (1) - (4) 2.1 (1) – (3) 3.1 (1) – (3) 4.1(1) – (4) 5.1 (1) – (3)

Research Paper 2 20%

1.1 (1) - (4) 2.1 (1) – (3) 3.1 (1) – (3) 4.1(1) – (4) 5.1 (1) – (3)

Final Exam Participation

3

Throughout the term

25%

15%

Section 6 Teaching Materials and Resources

1. Texts and main documents

Atlasasia890. (17 Dec 2012). Nations of the World. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leb-frF6Ii4

Bernad, M., (1981). Philippine Literature in English: Some Sociological Considerations. In Seong Thee, T. (Ed.). Essays in Literature and Society in Southeast Asia. Singapore: Singapore University Press.

Garofalo, R. (1992). Introduction. In Garofalo, R. (Ed.) Rockin’the boat: Mass Music and Mass Movements. USA: South End Press.

Janowski, M. (2007). Introduction: Feeding the Right Food: the Flow of Life and the Construction of Kinship in SEA. In Janowski, M.& Fiona, K. (Eds.). Kinship and Food in South East Asian Studies. Denmark: Nordic Institute of Asian Studies.

Karen Women’s Voices Vital in Peace Talks. (n.d.) In Women’s League of Burma. Retrieved from http://womenofburma.org/karen-womens-voices-vital-in-peace-talks/

Kratoska, P., Raben, R. &Nordholt, H. S. (2005). Locating Southeast Asia, Locating Southeast Asia: Geographies of Knowledge and Politics of Space.Singapore: Singapore University Press.

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Luangthongkum, T. (2007). The Positions of Non-Thai Languages in Thailand. In Hock Guan, L. & Leo, S. (Eds.) Language, Nation and Development in Southeast Asia. Singapore: ISEAS Publishing.

Owen, N. et al. (2005). Introduction. In Owen, N.(Ed.) The Emergence of Modern Southeast Asia: A New History. Singapore: Singapore University Press.

Palatino, M. (3 Jan 2012). Southeast Asia in 2011: A Year of Protest. Retrieved from http://globalvoicesonline.org/2012/01/03/southeast-asia-in-2011-a-year-of-protest/

Szeto, J. (2009).Dreams Beyond the Border. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLmJcblY5cY

Vibal Foundation. (16 Oct 2011). Cultural History of the Philippines. Retrieved fromhttp://youtu.be/scZ7PPXTKPY

Women of Burma Org. (6 Nov 2011). Bringing Justice to Women of Burma. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flFA8wLl6PQ&noredirect=1#t=38

Zou, L. &Thamalla, F. (2010). Social Vulnerability to Coastal Hazards in SEA, CAB International 2010. In C. T. Hoanhet al. (Eds.). Tropical Deltas and Coastal Zones: Food Production, Communities and the Environment at the Land-water Interface.

2. Documents and important information (Supplementary materials)

AnantaToer, P. (April 1996). My Kampung. Indonesia, 61, 25-32.

Budianta, M. (2007). Diverse Voices: Indonesian Literature and Nation-Building” by In Hock Guan, L. & Leo, S. (Eds.) Language, Nation and Development in Southeast Asia. Singapore: ISEAS Publishing.

Lain Hlaing, K. (2007). The Politics of Language Policy in Myanmar. In Hock Guan, L. & Leo, S. (Eds.) Language, Nation and Development in Southeast Asia. Singapore: ISEAS Publishing.

One Billion Rising: A Protest to End Violence against Women. (1 Dec 2012). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl7WAd9MaNQTan, E. K. B. (2007). The Multi-lingual State and Search of the Nation: The Language Policy and Discourse in Singapore’s Nation-Building. In Hock Guan, L. & Leo, S. (Eds.) Language, Nation and Development in Southeast Asia. Singapore: ISEAS Publishing.

Vietnam War Song Projects. (18 Feb 2012). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tUPO_fPyNE&list=PL549B0CC0FC2AC8AC

3. Documents and recommended information

1) Any reliable source that relates to the specific course content from the library or the

internet

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Section 7 Evaluation and Improvement of Course Management

1. Strategies for effective course evaluation by students 1.1 Evaluation form on course content, course management, textbook, and overall

opinion at the end of the every trimester.

2. Evaluation strategies in teaching methods 2.1 Students’ learning outcomes 2.2 Student evaluation 2.3 Class observation by peers

3. Improvement of teaching methods

3.1 Research

3.2 Training and workshops on teaching

3.3 Class observation by peers 4. Evaluation of students’ learning outcome Score for writing projects, readings, exams, and journal 5. Review and improvement for better outcome

Humanities and Languages Division meetings every trimester Review by program director, course coordinator and instructors