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Political Development in Northeast Asia - POLS2036
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/politics/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

An introduction to contemporary political development in Northeast Asia. Applies Western modernisation theory to the process of socio-political and economic change in China, Japan, South and North Korea and Taiwan. Also discusses the relationship of these countries to the outside world. Their internal politics are analysed in the context of history, culture and economic development. Topics include: land and people, political culture, state/society relationship, environment, ideology and nationalism, government, the military and political parties. Examines similarities and differences in political development among the countries in the region. One particular emphasis will be on the on-going reform and democratisation process in Northeast Asia.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
  • Be familiar with the most important scholarly literature on the subjects of the course
  • Identify the key historical events and the catalysts that have driven the modernisation process in the region
  • Grasp the fundamental issues and challenges facing the countries and societies covered
  • Compare the cultural and philosophical differences between Asian people and the rest of the world.

Assessment

  • Major essay (2500 words) - 30%
  • Class test 1 - 30%
  • Class test 2 - 30%
  • Lecture and tutorial participation - 10%

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