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POL1008

East-Asia: International Politics

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2010/2011

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course focuses on East-Asian politics and society after the Cold War, the growth of techno-economic dynamics in East-Asia, the Asian financial crises of 1997-1998, the growth of regional multilateral institutions, East-Asia under unipolarity and the war on terror, the growth of China and its complex relationship with Japan and the USA and the East-Asian countries' relationship with Europe.

Learning outcome

The course offers an introduction to the politics and society of countries in East-Asia, focusing on China, Japan and Korea.

Learning methods and activities

2 hours of lectures per week and supervison of project work.
Compulsory activity: Approved term paper (3000 words/8 pages).
Form of assessment: 3 hours written exam.
The language of instruction is English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
POL2011 7.5 sp
POL2019 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-20 Time 09:00 Duration 3 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2011-06-03 Time 09:00 Duration 3 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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