Fall 2026

History of Southeast Asia Since 1800

Examines the impact of Western colonial rule and economic and cultural changes on Southeast Asian societies since 1800.

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Historical reviews of Alfred McCoy: Reviewers rated the difficulty as moderate, though one noted the lecture pace was extremely fast.

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ASIAN/HISTORY 458

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Fall 2026

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Historical reviews of Alfred McCoy: Alfred McCoy is described as extraordinary and knowledgeable, though reviewers disagree on his delivery. One student found his toughness rewarding, while another found his lectures confusing and fast-paced.

ALFRED W. MCCOY is recorded teaching in Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Historical reviews for Alfred McCoy describe a knowledgeable but polarizing instructor who is either extraordinary and tough or confusing and fast-paced.

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2016: 3.86 GPA, 96.6% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Spring 2017: 3.67 GPA, 77.8% A/AB (n=18 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.64 GPA, 88.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Alfred McCoy: Reviewers rated the difficulty as moderate, though one noted the lecture pace was extremely fast.

Historical reviews of Alfred McCoy: Students reported mixed experiences, with some feeling they accomplished something while others found the lectures confusing.

Topics

  • History of Southeast Asia since 1800
  • Colonial rule and economic and cultural change

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