East Asia: Politics, Economy, and Society

Austrian Association
of East Asian Studies

History, Politics, Economy & Society in Southeast Asia
International Summer School 2006
20 May 2006
Please note: This is a preliminary program for reference only.
Modifications are possible.

Courses: Instructors:
1. Southeast Asian History:
SEA History I: From Indianization to Colonization Dr. Thanes Aporsuwan
SEA History II: Nationalism and Decolonization Dr. Thanes Aporsuwan
The Roles of Extra-Regional Powers in 20th Century Southeast Asia Mr. Ricardo Ortiz
2. Thai Economy in Crisis?
Dr. Pranee Tinnakorn
3. Southeast Asian Economic Development
Dr. Praipon Koonsap
4. Thai Civilization and History:
Thai Civilization I: Sukhothai-Ayuddhaya period Dr. Wariya Chinwanno
Thai Civilization II: Bangkok period to WW II Dr. Wariya Chinwanno
5. Thai Politics:
The Search for Democracy Dr. Nakarin Mektrairat
The Constitution and Political Reforms Dr. Nakarin Mektrairat
Thammasat University and Thai Politics Dr. Nakarin Mektrairat
6. Thai Foreign Policy:
Continuities and Changes I Dr. Chulacheeb Chinwanno
Continuities and Changes II Dr. Chulacheeb Chinwanno
Thai-European Relations (Lecture at the Ministry of Foreign Aff.) Dr. Chulacheeb Chinwanno
Thailand and Super Powers Dr. Prapat Thepchatri
Thailand and Neighbors Prof. Dr. Surachai Sirikai
7. Southeast Asian Society and Culture:
Tradition and Modernization
Dr. Pornchai
Trakulvaranond
Islamic in Southeast Asia and Thailand Dr. Charan Malulin
Introduction to Thai Society and Culture
Dr. Pornchai
Trakulvaranond
Pop Culture in Thailand Mr. Thanes Wongyarnnawa
8. Southeast Asian Affairs:
Politics in Mainland Southeast Asia Prof. Dr. Surachai Sirikai
Politics in Maritime Southeast Asia Assoc. Prof. Sida Sornsee
Southeast Asian International Affairs I: Conflicts Dr. Kitti Prasertsuk
SEA International Affairs II: Cooperation and Regionalism Dr. Kitti Prasertsuk
9. Southeast Asian Foreign Policies:
Southeast Asia and Europe Dr. Kajit Jittaseree
Transnational Issues in Southeast Asia Dr. Dejcha Tungsrifa
Additionally: Thai for Survival
Asst.Prof. Porntrip
Cherdchinnapa