Anth 312U Southeast Asian Societies and Cultures

Introduction to the societies and cultures of Southeast Asia, the area encompassed today by the nations of Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Course topics explore the religious and cultural diversity of the area, as well as historical and cultural themes that traverse this region. Recommended prerequisite: students are strongly encouraged to complete Anth 103 before enrolling in this course.