First Year

First Year B.A (History) Programme

Core Courses for History Specialization

Semester I

*A student can choose any one elective course

 

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1. Introduction

1.1 Credit Point
1.2 Theme Area
1.3 Locating the Content of the Course within the Discipline
1.4 Locating the Content of the Course within the Discipline

 

1.1 Credit Point

4 Credit Points per Semester (total 20 Credit Points for all six subjects per semester)

1.2 Theme Area

Changing Process of Political Thoughts and Institutions from Ancient Time to the Initiation of Modern Era

 

1.3 Locating the Content of the Course within the Discipline

This course is part of a Two-Semester exploration of Political Theories from ancient time to Karl Marx. The course for Frist Semester is designed to explore the changing process of political thoughts and institutions from ancient time to the initiation of Modern Political Thoughts. Major topics examined in this semester are the Origin and Nature of Political Thoughts, Ideas and Institutions; Primitive, Oriental and Occidental Political Ideas and Thoughts; Roman Political Thoughts and Institutions; Medieval Political Thoughts and Institutions and the Beginning of Modern Political Thoughts.

1.4 Locating the Course within the Curriculum

The course is part of B.A. Degree Programme for First Year (History Specialization) students of the University of Yangon

 

2. Academic Aims

This course aims at

  • introducing students to key theories on political thoughts and institutions from ancient time to the beginning of modern era,
  • explaining the changing process of political theories and considerations in these periods, and
  • analyzing the logical basis for this changing process.

3. Learning Outcomes

3.1 Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
3.2 Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

 

3.1 Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the Semester, the students would be able to

  • explain the interrelations among the political ideas, thoughts and theories throughout ages,
  • compare the similarities among political thoughts and theories throughout the changing process
  • contrast the contradictions among political thoughts and theories throughout the changing process, and
  • examine the rationale behind the changing process.

 

3.2 Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the Semester, the students would be able to

  • appraise the mutation of ideas, thoughts and theories,
  • compare resemblances among ideas, thoughts and theories,
  • distinguish differences between ideas, thoughts and theories, and
  • deduce the logical sequences behind the ideas, thoughts and theories.

 

4. Structure of the Course

The course is structured in five broad sections. The first section introduces the Nature of Political Ideas in terms of political thoughts and institutions. The second section covers the Ancient Political Thoughts in relations with Primitive, Oriental and Occidental Ideas and Thoughts. The third section emphasizes on Roman Political Thoughts in terms of political institutions and theory on law. The fourth section reveals the Medieval Political Thoughts in relations with the beginning of medieval political thoughts, and conflict between Church and State. The last section touches the initiation of Modern Political Thoughts for Reformation.

 

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1. Introduction

1.1 Credit Point
1.2 Theme Area
1.3 Locating the Content of the Course within the Discipline
1.4 Locating the Course within the Curriculum

 

1.1 Credit Point

4 Credit Points per Semester (total 20 Credit Points for all six subjects per semester)

1.2 Theme Area

Examining the alteration of global order form medieval to modern aspects

 

1.3 Locating the Content of the Course within the Discipline

This course is part of a Two-Semester exploration of Political Theories from ancient time to Karl Marx. The course for Frist Semester is designed to explore the changing process of political thoughts and institutions from ancient time to the initiation of Modern Political Thoughts. Major topics examined in this semester are the Origin and Nature of Political Thoughts, Ideas and Institutions; Primitive, Oriental and Occidental Political Ideas and Thoughts; Roman Political Thoughts and Institutions; Medieval Political Thoughts and Institutions and the Beginning of Modern Political Thoughts.

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1.4 Locating the Course within the Curriculum

The course is part of B.A. Degree Programme for First Year (History Specialization) students of the University of Yangon.

 

2. Academic Aims

This course aims at

  • introducing students to the changes of global trend from medieval to modern aspects,
  • appraising the evolution of European Societies from Feudal to Capitalist system,
  • evaluating the nature and impacts of European Expansion in its early and middle stages, and
  • analyzing the logical sequences of the changes

3. Learning Outcomes

3.1 Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
3.2 Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

 

3.1 Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the Semester, the students would be able to

  • evaluate the key shifts in European societies in moving from feudal to capitalist system,
  • explain the main features of revival of thoughts and cultures in Europe,
  • examine the key developments in major institutions of European societies,
  • inspect the features and impacts of European Expansion in its early and middle phases, and
  • analyze the logical sequences of these changes and developments.

 

3.2 Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the Semester, the students would be able to

  • appraise the interrelations between development and idea changes,
  • evaluate influence of idea changes on institutional changes, and
  • analyze logical sequences of events.

 

4. Structure of the Course

The course is composed of three broad sections. The first section covers the Beginning of Capitalist Society. The second section reveals the Development of Early Capitalist Society in Europe. The third section covers the Overseas Expansion carried out by the booming European countries.

 

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1. Introduction

1.1 Credit Point
1.2 Theme Area
1.3 Locating the Content of the Course within the Discipline
1.4 Locating the Course within the Curriculum

 

1.1 Credit Point

3 Credit Points per Semester (total 20 Credit Points for all six subjects per semester)

1.2 Theme Area

Surveying general aspects of Myanmar from interdisciplinary approach

 

1.3 Locating the Content of the Course within the Discipline

This course is a survey on the aspects of Myanmar from interdisciplinary approach. The course is designed to explore the general aspects of Myanmar from primitive time up to the present. Major topics explored in this course are Physical Features and National Races of Myanmar; Prehistory, Early City States and Kingdoms of Myanmar; Colonial and Independent Myanmar; Foreign Policy and Relations; Economic and Cultural aspects of Myanmar.

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1.4 Locating the Course within the Curriculum

The course is part of B.A. Degree Programme for First Year (History Specialization) students of the University of Yangon.

 

2. Academic Aims

This course aims at

  • introducing students to general aspects of Myanmar from interdisciplinary approach,
  • exploring the geographical, racial, historical, external relations, economic and cultural aspects of Myanmar, and
  • e- focusing on the importance of harmony in diversity among people who have different physical and racial backgrounds

3. Learning Outcomes

3.1 Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
3.2 Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

 

3.1 Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the end of the Semester, the students would be able to

  • examine general aspects of the Union of Myanmar,
  • translate interconnections among various sectors of the Union, and
  • -analyze the utility of every sector and every ethnic group in developing the Union.

 

3.2 Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
At the end of the Semester, the students would be able to

  • interpret the interconnections between different sectors,
  • evaluate the importance of harmony in diversities, and
  • adapt cross-disciplinary approaches in dealing with issues.

 

4. Structure of the Course

The course is composed of five broad sections. The first section covers the Land and People of Myanmar. The second section reveals the History of Myanmar from primitive time up to the democratization of the nation. The third section emphasizes on Foreign Policy and Relations of Myanmar in new global order. The fourth section explores the key sectors of Myanmar Economy. The last section covers the Cultural Aspect of Myanmar.

 

 

*A student can choose any one elective course

Foundation Courses

Myan 1002 (3) Myanmar

Eng 1002 (3) English

 

Core Courses

Hist 1103 (4) Political Theories II

Hist 1104 (4) World History (1500-1900) II

Elective Courses(for History specialization)

Phil 1003 (3)– Logic in Practice II

Geog 1004 (3)– Geography of Myanmar

OS 1008 (3)– History of Buddhism

Psy 1003 (3)– Psychology of Adolescence II

Myan 1004 (3)– MyanmarZarTiMarnSarPay

Elective courses (for other specialization)

Hist 1005 (3) Introduction to Myanmar Civilization II

Hist 1006 (3) Reformation Europe (1450-1650)

Hist 1007 (3) World History to 1500 II

Hist 1008 (3) World History 1500 – 1900 II

 

Political Theories II

First Year History (Semester-II)

Core Course for History Specialization (Hist-1103)

 

I. Introduction
  1. Locating the content of the course within the discipline
  2. Locating the course within the curriculum

 

a. Locating the content of the course within the disciplined

The intention of the course is to explore the basic political culture of the world from the Medieval Period to the Modern time.  The course constitutes the evolution of political theories and political thinking; liberalism, nationalism and communism based on democratic way. The course will focus on the comparative study of political ideological theories and scientific political systems. That course discusses how political ideological concepts have appeared and how political institutions; states and governments have emerged in the past in the various places.

 

b. Locating the course within the curriculum

The course is a part of B.A. Degree for first year (History Specialization) students of University of Yangon.

 

II-III. Aims and Learning outcomes
  1. Academic Aims, Goals
  2. Learning Outcomes (objectives)

 

a. Aims:

The course intentions are as follow,

  • To support students the basic political theories and the principle concept of idealism and practical state building.
  • To differentiate the two main systems of eastern world and western world that practiced during the times before and after World War II.

 

b. Learning Outcomes:

After participation in class discussion and class work, students should be able to:

  • comprehend causes and effects of state building, and
  • examine advantages and disadvantages of the world political theories between the east and west.

By the end of the semester students would be able to:

  • understand the evolution of political theories that leads to the different state buildings , governmental systems, and
  • evaluate which theories were applied in which state building.

 

IV. Structure of the course

The course structure is divided into three main sections. The first section covers the evolution theory from capitalism to liberalism.  The second part of the course constitutes the strength and growth of extreme nationalist theories outcome from the colonial expansionism. The final portion of this course concludes Marxism that dominated on the theory of the state building before and after World War II.

 

World History (1500 – 1900) II

Module No. Hist-1104

2nd Semester

 

Course Description

This Course explores great historical events which transformed the World from Medieval Period to Modern Time. It covers the evolution of political thoughts and ideologies which led to the collapse of feudalism and emergence of constitutional monarchies in Europe under the name of Bourgeoisie Revolution; technological innovations that helped to the development of factory system and its consequences under the name of Industrial Revolution; and conflict of interests between Industrialized Europe and Agro-based Asia with special references to early nationalist movements of India and China.

Theme Area: Changing Global Order from 16th to 19th century

 

Learning Outcomes
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

  • examine ideological evolution of the West which led to the changes of world order,
  • analyze advantages and disadvantages of industrialization in the West, and
  • estimate worldwide impacts of industrialization of the West.
Generic Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

At the end of the semester, the learner would be able to

  • assess rationale of the events,
  • clarify interrelations among the phenomena, and
  • identify main points of issues. .

 

World History (1500-1900) II

First Year (History, IR, PS) (Semester-II)

Core course for History Specialization (Hist 1104)

Elective course for International Relations (Hist-1008)

 

I. Introduction
  1. Locating the content of the course within the discipline
  2. Locating the course within the curriculum

 

a. Locating the content of the course within the disciplined

The intent of the course is to explore the significant historical events of the world from the Medieval period to the Modern time.  It covers the evolution of political thoughts and ideologies of bourgeoisie; technological innovations and its consequences; and conflict of interests between industrialized Europe and East Asia. The goal is to interpret a comparative perception of world history that happened from sixteenth to nineteenth centuries.

 

b. Locating the course within the curriculum

The course is a part of B.A. Degree for first year (History, International Relations, and Political Science Specialization) students of University of Yangon.

 

II-III. Aims and Learning outcomes
  1. Academic Aims, Goals
  2. Learning Outcomes (objectives)

 

a. Aims:

The course aims are as follows:

  • To give students to the main knowledge and concept of world history in the 16th and 19th centuries
  • To differentiate the key events that happened in the world between 1500 and 1900.

 

b. Learning Outcomes:

After participation in class discussions and assignments, students should be able to:

  • appraise causes and consequences of great historical events, and
  • analyze pros and cons of the historical episodes of the world that happened in the second half of last millennium.

By the end of the semester students would be able to:

  • interpret ideological evolution of the West which led to the changes of world order, and
  • estimate worldwide impact of industrialization of the West.

 

IV. Structure of the course

The course is structured in three broad sections. The first part covers the collapse of feudalism and emergence of constitutional monarchies in Europe under the name of Bourgeoisie Revolution. The second part of the course contains the development of factory system and its consequences under the name of Industrial Revolution. The third part of the course includes colonialism.

 

Myanmar History and Culture II

First Year (Myanmar Studies) (Semester-II)

Core course for Myanmar Studies Specialization (MS-1104)

 

I. Introduction
  1. Locating the content of the course within the discipline
  2. Locating the course within the curriculum

 

a. Locating the content of the course within the disciplined

The intent of the course is to know the brief history of Inwa, Hanthawaddy, Mrauk-U and Taungoo. It covers the competing of the feudal strength among the Kingdoms; the development of Myanmar Literature according to the period; Buddhism that flourished in Mrauk-U and propagated by Bayinnaung in the Taungoo Period.

 

b. Locating the course within the curriculum

The course is a part of B.A. Degree for first year (Myanmar Studies) students of University of Yangon.

 

II-III. Aims and Learning outcomes
  1. Academic Aims, Goals
  2. Learning Outcomes (objectives)

 

a. Aims:

The course aims are as follows:

  • To give students to the significant historical experiences that happened in Myanmar from the 13th to the 16th century
  • To differentiate the value of Myanmar history and culture

 

b. Learning Outcomes:

After participation in class discussions and assignments, students should be able to:

  • clarify causal sequences to the historical experience
  • examine what kind of literature flourished during Inwa and Taungoo Period

By the end of the semester students would be able to:

  • interpret competence of ideological Feudalism in Myanmar
  • differentiate literature that is an element of culture
  • categorize strengths and weaknesses of the historical experience and from that student can be apply in their future life

 

IV. Structure of the course

The course is structured in three broad sections. The first part deals with the rise of Pinya,  Sagaing and Inwa, competing of the feudal strength among the kingdom of Inwa and Hanthawaddy (1386-1422) and the literature of the Inwa Period. The second part contains history, social life and religion under the name of History and Culture of Medieval Rakhine. The third part of the course includes history, literature and propagation of Buddhism in the Taungoo Period.

 

History of Political Thought II

First Year (Political Science) (Semester-II)

Core course for Political Science (PS- 1104)

 

I. Introduction
  1. Locating the content of the course within the discipline
  2. Locating the course within the curriculum

 

a. Locating the content of the course within the disciplined

The intent of the course is to explore the significant changes and developments of political thought in Europe from the 16th to 20th century. It covers historically notable political philosophers and their works during the period. The goal of the course is to identify the connection between political thought and reality.

 

b. Locating the course within the curriculum

The course is a part of B.A. Degree for first year (Political Science Specialization) students of University of Yangon.

 

II-III. Aims and Learning outcomes
  1. Academic Aims, Goals
  2. Learning Outcomes (objectives)

 

a. Aims:

The course aims are as follows:

  • To foster students to the main knowledge and concept of political thought in Europe from 16th century to 20th century.
  • To elucidate the changes and developments of political thought periodically in History.
  • To development the students’ capacity and critical thinking by learning notable political philosophers.

 

b. Learning Outcomes:

After participation in class discussions and assignments, students should be able to:

  • appraise the causes and consequences of political thought and raise the capacity for critical and independent thinking in politic, and
  • analyze the differentiation of political thought that based on the impact of governmental, political, social, economic and religious conditions..

By the end of the semester students would be able to:

  • analyze the ideology and theory of influential political philosophers and understand how these theories can be applied to solve problem in the real society and politic, and
  • comprehend other’s view and formula and theorize political outcomes themselves.

 

IV. Structure of the course

The course is structured in seventh broad sections. It covers notable political philosophers and their works from 16th century to 20 century. The first part includes rise of modern theory of Sovereignty and the theory of the social contract of Jean Bodin and Hugo Grotious.  The second part includes an English philosopher John Lock who attacked the divine theory and absolution. The third part includes the politic of Enlightenment and a French philosopher Montesquieu and a Genevan philosopher Jean Jecques Rousseau. The fourth part includes economic development in Europe and mercantilism. The fifth part includes English Utilitarian philosophers; Benthem and John Stuart Mill. The sixth part includes Marxism, capitalism and socialism and the final part includes the nature of Fascism and Nazism.

 

Introduction to Myanmar Civilization II

First Year (Semester-II)

Elective course for Oriental Studies Specialization (Hist -1005)

 

I. Introduction
  1. Locating the content of the course within the discipline
  2. Locating the course within the curriculum

 

a. Locating the content of the course within the disciplined

The intent of the course is to explore the significant historical events of the introduction to Myanmar Civilization.  It covers the introduction of Social life, Religion, Literature, Art and Architecture and its consequences

 

b. Locating the course within the curriculum 

The course is a part of B.A. Degree for first year Oriental Studies Specializatio) students of the University of Yangon.

 

II-III. Aims and Learning outcomes
  1. Academic Aims, Goals
  2. Learning Outcomes (objectives)

 

a. Aims:

The course goals are as follows

  • To give students to the main knowledge and concept of Introduction to Myanmar Civilization.
  • To differentiate the evolutions of the Civilizations that happened in the Mrauk-U Period and from the Taungoo to the Konbaung Periods.

 

b. Learning Outcomes:

After participation in class discussions and assignments, students should be able to:

  • appraise causes of the civilization of Mrauk-U Period, Taungoo Period, Nyaungyan Period and Konbaung Period.
  • Analyze about the introduction of Civilization which had flourished in medieval Myanmar.

By the end of the semester students would be able to:

  • Denote introduction to Myanmar Civilization and
  • estimate about the Myanmar Civilization which had flourished in Mrauk -U Period, Taungoo Period, Nyaungyan Period and Kongbaung Period.

 

IV. Structure of the course

The course is structured in four broad sections. The first part covers art and architecture under the name of Mrauk-U Period. The second part of the course contains the Literature of Taungoo Period. The third part of the course includes religion of Nyaungyan Period. The fourth part of the course is wind up the social life of Konbaung Period.