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POL2019 - East-Asia: International Politics

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 3 hours E

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

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).The language of instruction is English.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term paper

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: 3 hours written exam.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
POL1008 7.5 AUTUMN 2013
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Political Science
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-06-05 15:00 INSPERA
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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