Teaching Modern Asian History: Themes and Sources
Teaching East and Southeast Asia through Asian Eyes
Author:
Tracy C. Barrett
North Dakota State University, US
About Tracy
Assistant Professor
Department of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies
Abstract
Colonialism and indigenous responses to its varied forms dominate modern Asian historiography and imbue the history of the region with rich and multifaceted connections to world history. As a result, the histories of East and Southeast Asian nation-states since 1500 cannot be viewed outside of the context of global affairs. Imagining Asian peoples and cultures during this time is problematic for students, who typically approach colonialism from a western perspective. This presentation explores various means of incorporating into the classroom pedagogical materials and diverse media sources that facilitate a more grounded examination of East and Southeast Asian colonies, peoples, and nation-states.It pays special attention to teaching colonialism, anti-colonialism, nationalism, and transnationalism from the perspective of Southeast Asia’s indigenous peoples.
How to Cite:
Barrett, T.C., 2014. Teaching East and Southeast Asia through Asian Eyes. ASIANetwork Exchange: A Journal for Asian Studies in the Liberal Arts, 21(2), pp.36–44. DOI: http://doi.org/10.16995/ane.79
Published on
30 Jun 2014.
Peer Reviewed
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