Course - Comparative and International Politics in Japan and East-Asia - POL3515
POL3515 - Comparative and International Politics in Japan and East-Asia
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letters
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Oppgave | 100/100 |
Course content
The course focuses mainly on East Asian politics and society. The main focus is on the post-Cold War, the rise of techno-economic dynamics in East Asia, the emergence of multilateral institutions, East Asian "values" versus Western values, the war against terrorism, the rise of China and its complex relationship with Japan and the U.S. and the East Asian countries relationship to Europe. The course also provides an insight into the domestic political systems in Japan, China and Korea. It also examines different scenarios for the Asian regional politics and the different countries' domestic politics and the region's place in and impact on the global political system of our century.
Learning outcome
Knowledge the student shall:
* have knowledge of how theory and empirical data are tied together in political science research work in the field of East-Asia and international politics.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
* treat one of the themes which was discussed in instruction in an independent empirical analytical manner which fulfills the requirements for scientific writing.
* be able to orally discuss and reflect over ones own written work and the themes which were taken up during teaching.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures and seminars equivalent to 4 hours per week. Guidance in writing the term paper. Form of assessment: Term paper and oral examination. Length of term paper: 8000-10 000 words. The oral exam contains questions from both the term paper and the rest of the pensum. The oral exam could adjust the grade with one step.
Compulsory assignments
- Book presentation
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
60 credits including SOS1002 or an equivalent course in research methods
Course materials
Given at the start of the semester
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2012
Language of instruction: English
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- Social Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science
- Paul Midford
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Oppgave 100/100
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"