Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia

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Southeast Asia is a region of immense diversity with a long history of cultural mixing and blending. This class takes students on a journey across this vast landscape to uncover the stories behind its ongoing histories, the dynamic influences shaping its cultures, and the vibrant lives of its peoples. Issues affecting the daily lives of Southeast Asians are explored in relation to national, regional, and global trends. Students critically reflect on their own cultural experience and values relative to the various cultures of Southeast Asia. CGER CP-CW Civics & Perspective: Cultures of Our World. Offered Occasionally.