History of Timor

Code:

FLUP0185

Acronym:

HT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Peoples and Nations

Instance: 2004/2005 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of History, Political and International Studies
Institution Responsible:	Faculty of Arts

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
HIS	78	Official Study Plan - LHIS	1	2,5	5	-
			2
			3
			4

Objectives

Introduce students to the study of and research on the major anthropological and historical issues of East Timor within the context of Southeast Asia.

Program

1. Territory, Houses and Lineage: historical anthropology of the peoples of Timor
2. Timor, a country between the emerging Hindu-Buddhist States and Islamic expansion in the Malay-Indonesian archipelago (8th to 15th century).
3. Portuguese trade presence, colonization and colonialism in Timor (16th to 19th century).
4. From the creation of the «Province of Timor» to the decolonization and independence of East Timor (20th century).

Main Bibliography

ALMEIDA, A., O Oriente de Expressão Portuguesa. Lisboa: Fundação Oriente, 1994.
CINATTI, Ruy, Motivos artísticos timorenses e a sua integração. Lisboa: IICT, 1987.
GUNN, G. C. 1999, Timor Loro Sae – 500 Anos, Lisboa, Fundação Oriente
PÈLISSIER, R., Timor en guerre. Le crocodile et les Portugais (1847-1913). Orgeval: Ed. Pélissier, 1996.
SOUSA, Ivo Carneiro & LEIRISSA, R. Z. Indonesia-Portugal: Five Hundred Years of Historical relationship, Lisboa, CEPESA, 2001.
SOUSA, Ivo Carneiro & CAHEN, Michel, Timor. Les défis de l’indépendance. Paris: Karthala, 2001.
SOUSA, Ivo Carneiro de, Estudos de História de Timor. Lisboa: CEPESA, 2003.

Complementary Bibliography

Complementary bibliography, primary documentation and specialized information will be indicated in each class.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Assessment by final exam and continuous assessment. In the latter case, students may prepare individual assignments under the lecturer’s supervision.

Software

Students are recommended to consult the main sites related to «Timor Leste» & «East Timor» on the Internet.

Evaluation Type

Eligibility for exams

If students opt for continuous assessment, the final report/assignment will be discussed with the lecturer.

Calculation formula of final grade

In continuous assessment, the final grade will be calculated based on class participation and the final assignment submitted.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

According to the Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

Language of instruction: Portuguese.

A good command of the English language is recommended, since much of the essential bibliography on the subject matters is only available in this language.