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East Asian Politics


Course Description

The social, cultural, economic, and political processes in East Asian political systems, including Japan, China, and Korea.


Athena Title

East Asian Politics


Prerequisite

INTL 3200 or INTL 3200E or INTL 3300 or permission of department


Semester Course Offered

Not offered on a regular basis.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The course will help students understand policies and policy orientations of selected countries in East Asia. Why do nations choose particular policies in response to certain challenges? What are the policy determinants in both the domestic and foreign policy arenas? Why do different political systems employ different strategies toward addressing similar problems? The course will help students answer these and other questions.


Topical Outline

Similarities and Differences of Political Behavior and Policy Priorities Geopolitical History Political Culture System Changes and Development Analysis of Policy Orientations and Policies: Security Stability and Political Integration Economic Development and Distribution Foreign Policy Behavior Comparative Assessment Implications for World Politics


Syllabus