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pol2cpa contemporary politics of northeast asia

CONTEMPORARY POLITICS OF NORTHEAST ASIA

POL2CPA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students survey the international politics of the Northeast Asian region, focusing on the Korean Peninsula as a case study. The subject will consider the 20th century history of Korea; the political and economic evolution of South and North Korea since 1945; the role of the United States, China and Japan in Korean affairs; Korean diaspora communities in North east Asia; energy and environmental security in the two Korea's; human rights; and future scenarios for South and North Korea. Students will learn how foreign policy makers, states and non-state actors interact dynamically within the bounds of converging political, social, economic and environmental forces at the regional level.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorBen Habib

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsPOL3CPA

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify and describe key actors and issues in the international politics of Northeast Asia, specific to the Korean Peninsula as a case study.
02. Develop an understanding of recognised theoretical approaches to the international politics of Northeast Asia.
03. Utilise different forms of textual and audio-visual communication in presenting research findings.
04. Apply recognised theoretical approaches to important political issues in North and South Korea.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Habib

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 15
Twelve 2.50 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 15 and delivered via blended.
Please schedule 2 x 2.5 hour seminars per week, in the evening, for the first six weeks of semester (Weeks 10-15 of academic year). The remainder of the semester will be devoted to student project work.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Research essay (2000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Research Portfolio (2,500 words)Each task is work 6% of the final subject grade, totalling 60% for the entire Research Portfolio.

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4