To what extent can International Relations theories provide adequate conceptual frameworks to analyze key issues in East Asia? Why do our interpretations of events and policy-makers alone not suffice to comprehend the complexities of the international relations in the East Asian region? What are the limitations of International Relations theories and how do contemporary issues highlight these theoretical deficiencies? In this course, students will learn valuable theoretical, methodological and analytical skills enabling them to interpret key political, economic and security issues in the international relations of the East Asian region.
Rooster
Wednesday 13-15
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A la Carte- en Contractonderwijs
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Leerdoelen
This module aims to provide a critical examination of key issues and processes related to the international relations of East Asian states. The focus of this module is on developments since World War Two, but with a particular emphasis on the post-Cold War period. By the end of the module, students will be able to: – Demonstrate an understanding of the complex issues and processes related to the political, economic and security relations of East Asian states. – Apply conceptual tools to analyze key events and processes in the international relations of the East Asian region. – Demonstrate appropriate cognitive, communicative and transferable skills, develop the capacity for independent learning, critique major texts on the international relations of the East Asian region, and participate in class debates.
Literatuur
Students will be expected to use additional sources to those in the suggested reading list.
Core reading includes:
Alagappa, Muthiah (ed.) (2002) Asian Security Order: Instrumental and Normative Features, Stanford University Press.
Beeson, M. (ed.) (2007) Bush and Asia: America’s Evolving Relations with East Asia, London and New York: Routledge.
Ikenberry, G.J. and Mastanduno, M. (eds.) (2003) International Relations Theory and the Asia-Pacific, New York: Columbia University Press
Johnston, A.I. and Ross, R.S. (eds.) (2006) New Directions in the Study of China’s Foreign Policy, Stanford: Stanford University Press
Kim, S. (2004) The International Relations of Northeast Asia (Asia in World Politics), Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Shambaugh, D. (ed.) (2005) Power shift – China and Asia’s New Dynamics, Berkeley, Los Angeles and London: University of California Press
Yahuda Michael (2004) T_he International Politics of the Asia Pacific: Since 1945 (Politics in Asia Series),_ Routledge Curzon: New York and Abingdon
Toetsing
Participation element (incl. in classes, discussions, debate and attendance): 30%
Review element (literature review of 1-1,500 words): 20%
Research element (research essay (2,500-3,000 words)): 30%
Summative Element (e.g. exam): 20%
Informatie
For further information about the course, please contact Dr. L. Black ( l.black@hum.leidenuniv.nl)
Aanmeld- en inschrijfprocedure colleges en tentamens: http://www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/japans/studenten/aanmeldingsprocedure.jsp
Blackboard/webpagina
A handbook denoting weekly readings will be posted on blackboard the week before the start of the semester.
Ingangseisen
Successful completion of either BA2 International Relations of Japan Focus Course or BA2 International Relations of China Focus Course (in 2007-2008).