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150053 SE SE International Relations in East Asia (2014S)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

This seminar will focus on international relations, conflicts and cooperation in Southeast Asia and relations between Southeast and Northeast Asia. It will thus mainly deal with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the cooperative conflict resolution mechanisms it has established in the realm of traditional and non-traditional security. Thereby the strategic interests of and relations with the main external actors, notably China, United States, Japan, India and Australia, will be assessed as well.
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 06.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 13.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 20.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 27.03. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 03.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 10.04. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 08.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 15.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 22.05. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 05.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 12.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 26.06. 16:00 - 17:30 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

In the first four units, the lecturer will present the main theoretical International Relations approaches, i.e. Realism and Neorealism, Liberalism and Neoliberalism, Constructivism, Postmodernism and Critical Theory. In addition, students will critically discuss key texts about these approaches, their theoretical and methodical benefits and shortcomings. In the first weeks, we will also discuss methods for analyzing the concrete case studies.

From week 5 on, students will apply different theories to examine the political-security and economic situation in Southeast Asia, using case studies, e.g. the conflicts in the South China Sea, Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia, the Asian Financial Crisis (AFC) 1997/98, the regional effects of China's rise or the impact of cooperative institutions such as ASEAN plus three, the ASEAN Regional Forum and the East Asian Summit.

Assessment and permitted materials

In addition to reading and commenting these texts (c. 2-3 pages each assignment), students have to give a presentation (c. 20 minutes; PowerPoint) and submit a major written assignment (details will be announced in the first week). Attendance of the first unit is compulsory.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

These conflicts and developments can be analyzed and presented (group presentations possible) from different theoretical and methodological angles. This approach will ensure that students learn that while a certain theory has its merits, it has also deficiencies and that a single theory cannot explain all developments and relations. For instance, Neorealism struggles to explain the considerable amount of state cooperation in Southeast Asia. At the end of the seminar, students will have a profound understanding of international relations in Southeast Asia and how they can theoretically be assessed. Overall, students will acquire all necessary skills to successfully complete their Master thesis.

Examination topics

This is a text based seminar with additional presentations on selected international relations aspects. Accordingly, in preparation of each unit, students will be asked to read related book chapters or articles (posted on Moodle). This will create a foundation for active discussion during the seminar. Expect reading about 40 pages per week.

Reading list

A readings list will be made available to registered students via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

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