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EAST ASIA IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
POL462 EAST ASIA IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : English
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to inform the students about the economic, political, and military policies of the East Asian region and to provide the students with the ability to critically evaluate the policies of the countries in the region.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include politics, foreign policy, competition, inter-conflicts among the regional countries as well as the role of superpowers in the region.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

On completing the course, a successful student should be able to: [i] understand the political scenario of East Asia; [ii] formulate academically informed opinions about and demonstrate knowledge in the depth of particular economic, strategic, and conflicts; [iii] understand the importance of East Asia in international politics.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Preliminary information about the basic concepts to be covered in the course, the purpose and content of the course -
2 - East Asian geopolitics -
3 - East Asia in geo-economic terms -
4 - The rise of China -
5 - Foreign policy of emerging China -
6 - Problems of the South and East China Sea -
7 - Problems inherited from Japanese imperialism. -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Japan’s security policy and the US-Japan alliance -
10 - Taiwan Problem, China-USA Political Crisis over Taiwan -
11 - The policy of the USA and Russia in the region -
12 - Division and Nuclear Crisis on the Korean Peninsula; North Korean Issue -
13 - North Korea in East Asia -
14 - General evaluation -
15 - Preparation for the exam -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Segal, G. (1997). Understanding East Asian International Relations. Review of International Studies, 23(4), 501-506.
Huang, X. (2019). International Relations of East Asia: Structures, Institutions and International Order (1st ed. 2020 edition). Springer.
Dittmer, L. (2013). Japan, China, Russia, and the American “Pivot”: A Triangular Analysis. Içinde T. Inoguchi & G. J. Ikenberry (Ed.), The Troubled Triangle: Economic and Security Concerns for the United States, Japan, and China (ss. 185-211). Palgrave Macmillan US. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137316851_9
Hasegawa, T. (Ed.). (2011). The Cold War in East Asia, 1945-1991 (1st edition). Stanford University Press.
McDougall, D. (2016). Asia Pacific in World Politics (2nd edition). Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Yahuda, M., Lyddon, R., & Routledge. (t.y.). The International Politics of the Asia-Pacific: Fourth and Revised Edition.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2
Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2
Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3
Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2
Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2
Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2
Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2
Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 14 4 56
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 12 12
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 12 12
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 32 0 124
Total Workload of the Course Unit 124
Workload (h) / 25.5 4,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0