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