Posted: September 29th, 2016

the concept of modernity: 5) waves of migration engendered by colonial economie

You are required to write a clear, concise description of your research paper topic. Your description must meet the following criteria: Mechanics: � It must be a minimum of one page and a maximum of two pages � It must be word processed using Times New Roman font, 11­point � Margins are to be set at 1 inch all around � It must be double­spaced � It must have a cover page with the tentative research paper title in the center � The cover page must have your name, and student number on the upper right hand corner � The cover page must have the course code, course title, professor�s name, and the date on the lower right hand corner The Description: � It must describe the topic in terms of: ­­its specific focus ­­its specific time period ­­its specific location ­­its specific characters (if any) � It must provide an explanation as to why you have chosen this specific focus, time period, location, and characters (if any) � It must have a focus narrow enough for an 8 to 10­page paper � It must be written in prose Evaluation of the description of the research topic: � The specific, narrow focus of the research paper topic: 5/15 � A clear and detailed description that demonstrates thought and preliminary research of the topic: 5/15 � The quality of the writing and adherence to the instructions: 5/15. This course is a survey of Southeast Asian history from the 18th century to the present. The course will follow geographical and chronological lines and analyse the following: 1) the colonial experience; 2) the concept of the nation and the rise of nationalism; 3) the role of historical myths and legends in the formation of national identity; 4) the concept of modernity: 5) waves of migration engendered by colonial economies; 6) xenophobia, racism, and anti­Chinese movements; 7) genocidal turns; 8) Cold War dynamics