OER1001/regional-relations-in-asia-and-the-pacific/1/4/e-learning activity 4 1

Title: Europeans in Asia and the Pacific

Time: 6 - 7 hours

Stimulus: Europe's colonial expansion

Purpose: To identify and become more familiar with European colonisation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Tasks
 * 1) Begin with a general exploration of sources on European colonisation throughout the Asia-Pacific region. You should examine European perceptions of the region and its peoples.
 * 2) After some general reading on this topic, select a state that experienced European colonisation that you would like to focus on in more depth. Remember, you can use the Regional Relations Source Repository and the Recommended Reference Materials as a useful start for information.
 * 3) Begin more focused research on the impacts of colonisation on your selected state. You should explore and report on:
 * 4) * the state's experiences of colonisation,
 * 5) * the impact colonisation had on the state,
 * 6) * when the state gained independence and
 * 7) * if there has been an enduring legacy from its experience as a colonised state.
 * 8) Write a summary of your findings (250-500) with full citation details of your sources.