International Politics in East Asia
Instructors
Credits / Language / Semester
2Credits / English / Summer
Objectives/Overview
This is an intensive seminar on contemporary international politics in East Asia. The seminar covers various aspects, both structural and issue-based, of international politics in East Asia mainly from the 1980s to the first decade of the 21st century. The following are the major subjects to be discussed in the seminar:
1. Overview of International Politics in East Asia
2. Theoretical Perspectives of International Politics in East Asia
3.The United States
4. China
5. Japan
6. The Korean Peninsula
7. Regionalism in East Asia
8. Future of International Politics in East Asia
Keywords
International Politics,East Asia,Japan,China,In-English
Schedule
To be announced at the first meeting.
Teaching Methods
The seminar is conducted in English. Students are required to make frequent oral presentations based on assigned readings.
Grading
The grading will be based on general class participation、 oral presentations、 and a term paper to be submitted at the end of the semester.
Required Text
To be assigned at the first meeting.
Reference Books
To be assigned at the first meeting.
The course is held in the Conference Room (Daini-Kaigishitsu) on the 3rd floor of the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia (Toyo bunka kenkyujo, formally Institute of Oriental Culture).