Southeast Asia - History and Religion Study Tour (RELN2600)
Course level
Undergraduate
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Class hours
study tour
Prerequisite
Students submit expressions of interests to the Course Coordinators to be included on a waitlist, the selection will be on a first come basis providing that students are in the appropriate study area.
Restricted
Minimum 16 Maximum 24 Basis for selection: Students have been asked to submit expressions of interests to the Course Coordinators to be included on a waitlist, the selection will be on a first come basis providing that students are in the appropriate study area.
Assessment methods
written assignments; oral presentations; journals
Course enquiries
Dr P Jory and Dr A Bowles
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
This course is not currently offered, please contact the school or faculty of your program.
Course description
Study Tour: Thailand and Cambodia - Religion, Identity and Nation: the Roots of Indic Culture in Contemporary Southeast Asia. Ancient Indic culture in the form of Hinduism and Buddhism has profoundly affected the history, religion and politics of most Southeast Asian states. With the re-emergence of India as a growing economic power these ancient connections are being revived. This study tour will study aspects of Indic culture in Southeast Asia through visits to some of the most famous sites of Indic culture in Thailand and Cambodia, including the famous Angkor Wat. Features: Visits to major Indic religious sites in Thailand and Cambodia including Ayutthaya, Phanom Rung, Phimai, Phrea Vihear and Angkor Wat; interaction with local academics and students; and visits to leading academic institutions. Timing: 22 January - 9 February 2013
