Admission requirements
This course is accessible to students of the MA Asian Studies (60 EC): PSE and Southeast Asian tracks and the MA Asian Studies (research). It is also open to MA History students (see Remarks below).
Description
This research seminar focuses on two approaches to the study of political economy in contemporary Southeast Asia, that is the nexus between political power and private economic interests on the one hand and international power relations on the other. The two approaches complement each other. Each is illustrated by specific case studies concerning respectively corruption in Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand as well as Southeast Asia’s trade and investment links with Japan, China and the United States. Students read and introduce key texts on political economy and choose a specific topic for indidivual research culminating in an essay of 6,000 words.
Course objectives
Students gain an understanding of the concept of political economy and an overview of the relevant literature. Training is offered in both oral and written presentation.
Timetable
See timetable
Mode of instruction
Seminar.
Assessment method
Performance in class (1/3)
Final essay (2/3)
Blackboard
Yes.
Reading list
Selected reading assignments will be introduced in the first meeting.
Registration
Registration via uSis is obligatory.
Contact information
Email: Dr. J.T.Lindblad en Prof.Dr. D.E.F. Henley.
Remarks
MA History students can take this course for 10 EC. Contact the tutors for more information.