Dr. David Bourchier

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Bourchier is an academic focused on politics in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. He studied at Flinders, Murdoch, and Monash Universities, graduating in politics in 1996. He has taught courses on Asian politics and the Indonesian language in various institutions, including Flinders University, RMIT, and Murdoch University. At the University of Western Australia (UWA) since 1998, he has taught modern Indonesia and Southeast Asia courses. His research encompasses various aspects of Indonesian society and politics, including law, ideology, international relations, and human rights. Notable publications include contributions to works analyzing Indonesian political thought and the role of military violence in East Timor. Bourchier's recent articles address the ideological contestation within Indonesia's political landscape and contributions to the discourse on Indonesian legal thought. He is involved in projects that examine the political thinking following the fall of Suharto.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching courses on modern Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

Awards

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Journal Contemporary Asia Prize

2019-11-01
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Excellence in Teaching Award

2018-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
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