National Taiwan Normal University Course Outline
Spring , 2024

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I.Course information
Serial No. 0937 Course Level Undergraduate
Course Code 04UG035 Chinese Course Name 東南亞文化與歷史專題
Course Name Topics in Southeast Asian Culture and History
Department Center for General Education
Field Category Fall Semester 2017 and Before : History and Culture ;
From Fall Semester 2017 to Spring Semester 2020 : History and Culture ;
Fall Semester 2020 and After : Humanities and Arts
Two/one semester 1 Req. / Sel. Gen.Edu.
Credits 2.0 Lecturing hours Lecture hours: 2
Prerequisite Course
Comment ◎Distance learning course All distance learning courses display synchronous learning and face-to-face learning time only.
Course Description
Time / Location ◎Face-to-Face/Synchronous Learning
Curriculum Goals Corresponding Basic Achievement
1. Explore Southeast Asian history and cultural issues College:
 2 Multicultural literacy and global perspective
2. Learning through thematic discussions, analysis of historical events and peer-to-peer collaboration College:
 1 Communication and collaboration
3. Individual and group critiques and reflections on discussion topics College:
 3 Critical thinking and humanistic literacy

II. General Syllabus
Instructor(s) LIAW, Hong-Ming/ 廖弘民
Schedule

This course will be taught entirely in English

This course aims to introduce students to three selected topics in modern Southeast Asian history and culture, from late 19th century to early 21st century. Through weekly discussions, students are challenged to reexamine the cultural and historical contexts of these topics. Students will also need to critique and reflect on the topics discussed and formulate personal insights on the topics at hand. While prior knowledge in Southeast Asian history and culture is not required, some background knowledge will be helpful. By the end of the course, students should possess not only a general understanding of the complex nature of these historical events but also the ability to think critically regarding history and culture. 

The course will be conducted entirely in English. Students will be required to participate in classroom and online discussions in English. The course will also involve extensive reading of academic papers/works, and writing of academic reports. 

 

Although the course is primarily an online course where students study on their own with instructor guidance and course materials (Asynchronous 線上不同步授課), there are also In-person (實體課程) and Synchronous (線上同步授課) online sessions throughout the semester. 

The topics to be covered in this course includes the following:

1. Philippines Independence and the Philippines-American War 

2. Malaysia - Singapore Divorce

3. Timor Leste Referendum and its Aftermath

 

Tentative schedule of the course is as follows:

Week 1 Introduction (In-Person)

Week 2 Philippines (In-Person)

Week 3 Philippines (Asynchronous)

Week 4 Philippines (Asynchronous)

Week 5 Philippines (Synchronous)

Week 6 Editorial Writing (Asynchronous)

Week 7 National Holiday - No Class

Week 8 Malaysia/Singapore (Asynchronous)

Week 9 Malaysia/Singapore (In-Person)

Week 10 Malaysia/Singapore (Asynchronous)

Week 11 Malaysia/Singapore (Synchronous)

Week 12 Editorial Writing (Asynchronous)

Week 13 Timor Leste (In-Person)

Week 14 Timor Lest (In-Person)

Week 15 Timor Leste (Asynchronous)

Week 16 Timor Lest (Synchronous)

 

 

 

Instructional Approach
Methods Notes
Formal lecture Lectures on Southeast Asian history
Group discussion Group and class discussions
Media, audio, visual materials Use of videos and other media
Case studies Individual and group topical research
Grading assessment
Methods Percentage Notes
Assignments 20 % Students are required to write a newspaper "Editorial"
Class discussion involvement 15 % Online (Including discussion board) and In-person participation
Attendances 5 % Attendance
Presentation 60 % 3 group presentations & Individual Opinion Pieces
Required and Recommended Texts/Readings with References

Reading List will be distributed in class.

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