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BURMESE School of Culture, History & Language ANU College of Asia & the Pacific This transition includes a move to democracy, sweeping economic reforms, and peace negotiations to end decades of conflict with the country’s armed ethnic groups. Bordering China, India, Thailand, Bangladesh and Laos—40 per cent of the world’s population—Myanmar’s geostrategic location and prospects for regional trade are compelling. The Burmese language has a long history in literary works and music. Contemporary Burmese publishing covers comic strips to fiction and academic books. Even during the era of military junta rule, there had been a wide variety of publishing activities in the country. Contact ANU College of Asia and the Pacific Student Centre T +61 2 6125 3207 E [email protected] W asiapacific.anu.edu.au/ students/student-centre Academic Contact: Ms Yuri Takahashi E [email protected] Myanmar is going through an unprecedented, complex and challenging period of transition.

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B U R M E S E

School of Culture, History & Language

ANU College of Asia & the Pacific

This transition includes a move to democracy, sweeping economic reforms, and peace negotiations to end decades of conflict with the country’s armed ethnic groups.

Bordering China, India, Thailand, Bangladesh and Laos—40 per cent of the world’s population—Myanmar’s geostrategic location and prospects for regional trade are compelling.

The Burmese language has a long history in literary works and music. Contemporary Burmese publishing covers comic strips to fiction and academic books.

Even during the era of military junta rule, there had been a wide variety of publishing activities in the country.

ContactANU College of Asia and the Pacific Student Centre

T +61 2 6125 3207 E [email protected] W asiapacific.anu.edu.au/ students/student-centre

Academic Contact: Ms Yuri Takahashi

E [email protected]

Myanmar is going through an unprecedented, complex and challenging period of transition.

Aims of the Program:To equip students with good introductory knowledge of the Burmese language and good working knowledge of the complex nature challenges facing the country. Students will gain a good knowledge of spoken Burmese grammar, converse in short conversations and be able to read and write passages in Burmese. Students will also gain firsthand insight into the challenges presented by historical legacies and contemporary political and economic issues Myanmar face.

Courses on OfferBelow is a list of Burmese language courses offered by ANU.

BURM1002 Burmese 1

BURM1003 Burmese 2

We also deliver a range of non-language courses designed to help students’ understanding of Burmese history and culture.

ASIA2039 Burma/Myanmar: a Country in Crisis

ASIA2041 Mainland Southeast Asia: Colonial and Postcolonial Predicaments

ASIA2090 The Political Economy of Myanmar

ASIA2167 Borders and their Transgressions in Mainland Southeast Asia

ASIA3014 Southeast Asian Frontiers: Thailand and Burma/Myanmar

ASIA3021 Engaging Asia

How can the Language be studied? Burmese language courses may be counted towards most Asian language majors on offer in the College, but students must satisfy the minimum requirements for their designated Asian language major and should seek advice from the Sub Dean or the relevant language convenor. Two language majors commonly used are Thai and Vietnamese.

The following degrees accommodate an Asian language major:

> Bachelor of Asian Studies

> Bachelor of Asia-Pacific Studies (Year in Asia)

> Bachelor of International Security Studies

> Bachelor of Languages

> Bachelor of Arts

> Bachelor of Arts/Master of International Affairs

> Diploma of Languages

Students may take Burmese language courses as electives in their programs. Students not enrolled in a degree may also take these courses as non-award students.

Global Learning OptionsStudy options in Myanmar are available to students. This includes up to 6 months study on exchange to the University of Yangon.

There are also in-country courses such as ASIA3014: Southeast Asian Frontiers. Students will engage in transnational security, international relations, human rights and border trade issues in this 4 week intensive course on the Thai/Burma Border.

Every student travelling on an ANU College of Asia and the Pacific approved overseas study program is guaranteed funding under the EngageAsia Travel Guarantee. Please contact the College Student Centre for more information.

Student Profile“I chose this program because it allowed me to explore my interest in the political, economic and legal development of Asia.

I wanted to study Burmese because Myanmar is going through one of the most pivotal transformations ever seen, but incredibly few analysts know Burmese, which severely hinders our potential to understand what is happening.

In the past three years, I’ve been to Japan, Singapore and Myanmar. In a study tour to Myanmar, we traveled throughout the country meeting local academics, students, NGOs, politicians, and military figures; exchanging dialogue about the political and economic transformations happening in Myanmar.

Whilst intellectually stimulating, it is not incredibly intensive and leaves you plenty of free time to explore Myanmar’s glittering pagodas or to catch a $2 taxi to a market packed with street food and handmade goods.

CAP also has a great student community – my highlights include being involved in the ASEAN society, sub-editing for the Monsoon Project, and interning for New Mandala.

I hope to use my degree to assist legal reform processes in developing countries, such as helping communities left vulnerable by unsafe development.”

Mish Khan Bachelor of Asian Studies/Bachelor of Law (Hon), 2016