This course is designed as an interdisciplinary introduction to the societies and cultures of Southeast Asia. Students explore regional patterns, diversity, and uniquely local features of the societies. Through this course, students acquire a sense of the geography and history of the region while exploring some local social, cultural, political, religious, and economic issues. Through readings and assignments, students are exposed to and understand various problems in the region such as ethnic conflicts and regional tensions as well as the natural and cultural wealth of Southeast Asian societies. Satisfies requirement for the Sociology Concentration. General Education: Society and Human Behavior; Intercultural Perspectives