South East Asia: Contemporary Development Issues

3 credit hours · Undergraduate

Students explore development issues in the context of South East Asia, focusing on the nation-state and its development strategies, as well as broader, regional issues of economic and social development. Issues include the emergence of high- growth rate, newly-industrializing countries, the impact of the Asian financial crises and globalization. The course begins from the perspective of common colonial roots and identify the current sub-regional models of development. Students explore current alternative approaches articulated by Asian scholars and grassroots organizations.