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150062 VU VU Political and Economic Systems in Southeast Asia (2013S)

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

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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 06.03. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 13.03. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 20.03. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 10.04. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 17.04. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 24.04. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 08.05. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 15.05. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 22.05. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 29.05. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 05.06. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 12.06. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 19.06. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Wednesday 26.06. 17:45 - 19:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course examines the evolution of the political and economic systems in Southeast Asia since the end of WWII, focussing on differences and similarities. In addition to the formal institutions and processes, the political culture and informal mechanisms in the 11 Southeast Asian nations will be examined. Apart from intra-regional trade, the economic exchange between Southeast Asia and crucial partners such as China, the US, Japan and South Korea will be assessed and asked how these relations influence the foreign policy of the Southeast Asian nations. In the political field, special attention will be given to the analysis of the varying notions of democracy, human rights and human security, comparing the positions of the governments with the respective views of NGOs. Based on this comparison, the prospects for deeper bilateral and regional cooperation in the fields of development and human security, in particular at the level of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will be analysed.

Assessment and permitted materials

To successfully complete this course, students must fulfill all three criteria: Participation in class, including a written commentary (c. 3 pages) (worth 15%); presentation (c. 15 minutes) (worth 35%); and a written assignment (c. 15 pages) (worth 50%).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students will get familiar with the distinct features of the political and economic systems in Southeast Asia and how they interact with East Asian and major outside powers. Students will learn how to apply different theories and methods to analyse and compare specific aspects of the Southeast Asian systems.

Examination topics

This course is a lecture with a strong participative component. Each unit starts with an introduction provided by the lecturer, in the second half students will give their presentations (c. 15 minutes). In addition, current topics and literature will be discussed in class.

Reading list

Acharya, A. (2012): The Making of Southeast Asia. International Relations of a region. Cornell University Press: Ithaca and London.
SarDesai, D.R (2013): Southeast Asia: Past and Present. Boulder: Westview Press. (7th ed.)
Tarling, Nicholas (Ed.) (1999): The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Association in the course directory

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