CONTEMPORARY POLITICS OF NORTHEAST ASIA
POL2CPA
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students survey the international politics of the Northeast Asian region, including the role of the United States; the ascending position of China; the 'normalisation' of Japan; tension on the Korean peninsula; regional energy insecurity; regional environmental security; multilateral integration. Students will learn how foreign policy makers, states and non-state actors interact dynamically within the bounds of converging political, social, economic and enviornmental forces at the regional level.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ben Habib
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 60 credit points of first year subjects, or subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: POL3CPA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | LMS online subject reader | Prescribed | Multiple | Multiple |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Complete written work that demonstrates an ability to identify and describe key actors and issues in the international politics of Northeast Asia
- Activities:
- Research essay; Weekly blog activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Orally articulate and produce written work that demonstrates an application of recognised theoretical approachs to the international politics of Northeast Asia.
- Activities:
- Research essay; Weekly blog activities; Tutorial activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ben Habib
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research essay (2000 words) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Weekly blog activities (2500 words) | 60 | 01, 02 |