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Graduate Catalogue: History Courses

The following outlines of course content are correct at the time of writing, although the material (or the order in which it is covered) may be subject to change. Note that:

1.      All courses are 3 credit hours each, unless otherwise indicated.
2.      Normally, a course will not be run without a minimum enrolment of five students.

HIS505: Buddhism and Society in Southeast Asian History

This course examines how and why Therevada Buddhism became a major faith throughout Southeast Asia.

HIS506: History and Social Theory

This course introduces recent historical work drawing upon theories and concepts from the social sciences; considers fields of inquiry which include family history, demographic history, and local and regional studies.

HIS507: Comparative History

This course provides students with the opportunity to select a significant historical analysis of Latin America, Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

HIS508: The Contemporary World

This course provides an interpretation of the contemporary world covering the legacy of imperialism, militarism, and world politics, the revolt of the masses, the totalitarian state, nationalism, and internationalism.

HIS509: Southeast Asian Civilizations

This course provides an overview of the cultural and institutional history of Southeast Asian civilizations.

HIS610: History of the Angkorean Kingdom

This course examines the glories of Cambodia and the collapse of the Angkor period.

HIS611: Gender Relations in History

Examination of the cultural, social, economic, and political activities of women.

HIS612: East Asian Civilizations - China, Japan, and Korea

This course provides an overview of the cultural and institutional history of East Asian civilizations.  

HIS613: South Asian Civilizations

Significant historical topics for South Asian history are explored through a series of essays.

HIS614: History of Modern Cambodia

This course examines the history of Cambodia from 1953 to the present.

HIS616: North American and European History (Selected Topics)

Topics will vary from year to year, depending on recent events and issues, and the insights to be gained from their historical background.

HIS617: Modern Western Civilization

A number of topics relevant to contemporary Western society will be discussed.

HIS618: The History of Modern Southeast Asia

This course studies the history of countries in the region, from 1800 to the present.

HIS619: The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

This course examines the political and ideological developments in Egypt, Arabia, Turkey, and Iran from the mid-sixteenth century to the eve of World War I.

HIS620-622: Independent Study

Individual study with intensive readings in the literature of the field of history selected in consultation with the advisor in accordance with the needs and interests of the student.

HIS701: Selected Topics

Ph.D. students are given the opportunity to explore a research topic of interest in the field of history. Topic needs approval from the advisor.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THESE CATALOGS AS IT SEES FIT, SO THAT WE HAVE THE NECESSARY FLEXIBILITY IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.

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