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POL1008 - East-Asia: International Politics

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 3 timer

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

Learning Goals:
Knowledge – the student shall:
* know the political, economic and social characteristics of the countries in the Eastern-Asia area within recent times.
* know the relationships between states in Eastern-Asia, especially China and Japan, and more generally, about the relationship between East-Asian states and the USA/Europe.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
* use theory in order to shed light on current issues in the East-Asian politics and society and the relationships between the various countries and/or the USA/Europe.
* demonstrate independence in the preparation of a semester assignment which fulfills the criteria for scientific writing.

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 To
POL2011 7.5
POL2019 7.5
More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2012

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:
  • Paul Midford

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2012-12-05 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2013-06-05 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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