Final Exam Questions

The Final will be a take-home exam, due in TurnItIn.com before midnight on Wednesday, May 6th. There will be three questions that should be answered in outline format like the revised midterm exam, citing the textbook where appropriate.

1. Where did the British, Dutch, French, and Japanese have colonies in Asia, and how did they treat their colonial subjects? [Detail Question]
2. How and why were the countries of Monsoon Asia transformed from the period of European imperialism through World War II and the Cold War? [Timeline Questions]
3. What do think is the most important issues facing modern Monsoon Asia? Clearly describe the issue and its significance.

If you have suggestions for improvements to the wording of the questions, please let me know by email or in the comments below.

As alway, I recommend that you study together, but submit your own work. Good luck!

Asia into the 21st Century

Please finish watching To Live before class on Monday. We left off just under the 1 hour mark. Watch the whole thing if you weren't in class for it.

Last week of class! For Monday, please read Murphey, chapter 20, on South Asia since independence from British rule, and for Wednesday, please ready Murphey, chapter 21, on Asia in the 21st century.

The final will be a take-home exam, due in turnitin.com by Wednesday, May 6th, before midnight. The exam will cover material from the textbook chapters 12 through 21. The exam should be formatted as an outline, and evidence for your answers should be cited. I will gladly review drafts before the deadline if given enough advance notice.

Last year's exam consisted of three questions (one long and two shorter):

1. What impact did the Cold War have on the countries of Monsoon Asia? (this is the long one)
2. Where did the British, Dutch, French, and Japanese have colonies in Asia, and how did they treat their colonial subjects?
3. How did World War II affect nationalist movements in Asia?

Please consider with me whether these questions would assess what you have or should have learned in the second half of the semester. We have emphasized different topics than the class did last year, so it's likely that these aren't exactly what we want. 

China Under Communist Rule, Korea and Southeast Asia

In Monday's class, we will break into reading club groups to work on presentations for Wednesday, while I will meet with each of you to go over your midterm exam outlines. Please bring your exam to class on Monday. You will also be responsible for reading Murphey chapters 18 and 19.

In case you have been inspired to start reading Chinese characters, here's a Ted Talk to get you started.

On Friday, we will start watching To Live.

Japan and the Struggle for Asia

For Monday's class, please read Murphey, chapter 17, and for Wednesday's class, please read Murphey, chapter 18 through page 389. Be sure to be able to answer the relevant review questions at the end of both chapters.

Nationalism and Revolution in China and India

For Monday's class, please read chapter 16 to page 343, and for Wednesday's class, please read the rest of chapter 16. Be prepared to answer the review questions at the end of the chapter.

Extra credit opportunity:
There is a special exhibit, "Operation Baby Lift," at the Presidio Officer's Club in San Francisco.

Colonialism and Spheres of Influence

Readings:
For Monday's class, please read Murphey, chapter 15, to page 315 (15 pages), and for Wednesday's class, read the remainder of the chapter (15 pages). Please be prepared to answer the review questions at the end of the chapter.

Book Clubs:
I have emailed you all and expect you now to take over communications for your groups. You may want to make one person in your group the coordinator. You should have finished your books by Friday, April 10th. Individual responses of 750-1000 words will be due on turnitin.com before midnight on Wednesday, April 15th (along with your blog posts and your tax returns). Well polished and timed group presentations will be due in class the week of April 20th.

Midterm Revisions and British India

Midterm Revision Outlines are due before midnight on Monday on TurnItIn.com:

• Class ID #: 9317615
• Class Enrollment Password: as15

For Monday's class please read Murphey, chapter 14, to page 281 (15 pages), and for Wednesday's class read the remainder of the chapter (16 pages). The topic is British ascendancy and rule in India. Please be prepared to answer the review questions at the end of the chapter.