IREb2011 Diplomacy in East Asia

Fakulta sociálních studií
jaro 2025
Rozsah
1/1/0. 4 kr. Ukončení: zk.
Vyučující
Mgr. Jan Polišenský, Ph.D. (přednášející), Mgr. Martin Chovančík, Ph.D. (zástupce)
Garance
Mgr. Martin Chovančík, Ph.D.
Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Kontaktní osoba: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Katedra mezinárodních vztahů a evropských studií – Fakulta sociálních studií
Předpoklady
! IRE211 Diplomacy in East Asia && !NOW( IRE211 Diplomacy in East Asia )
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Mateřské obory/plány
Cíle předmětu
Statecraft and diplomacy are central to international politics. In the first half of the semester, lectures surveys the evolution of major power diplomacy from the Peace of Westphalia to the end of the Cold War and beyond. The class will cover the theory of diplomacy with special detail to Asian politics. The course examines in detail a range of emerging issues in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond which have the potential to demand innovative diplomatic responses.
Výstupy z učení
Students of this course will gain detailed insight into the theory and practice of diplomacy on the cases of Asian politics and societies. The students will analyze the topic from different perspectives, learning to apply various theoretical concepts. The seminars are surveyintegral and essential part of the course. The seminars will give the students the opportunity to improve the presentation and argumentation skills. , one student will present a summary and a critical assessment of required reading (identification of strong/weak points of the text) and suggesting alternative points of views.
Osnova
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Diplomacy and Foreign policy making & leadership in East Asia
  • 3. Public Diplomacy and Cultural Diplomacy
  • 4. Coercive, Gunboat and Preventive Diplomacy
  • 5. Economic Diplomacy
  • 6. Sport Diplomacy
  • 7. Conclusion and Final Discussion
Literatura
  • Barak Kushner. The Dismantling of Japan’s Empire in East Asia : Deimperialization Postwar Legitimation and Imperial Afterlife. Routledge an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group; 2017.
  • Melissen J Sohn Y. Understanding Public Diplomacy in East Asia : Middle Powers in a Troubled Region. Palgrave Macmillan; 2015.
  • Andrew, T.H. Tan. Security and Conflict in East Asia. Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group; 2015.
Výukové metody
The FINAL test will be in form of multiple choice questions and short answers and one essay question focused on the problems presented in the assigned readings and/or discussed in the lectures and seminars. Further information will be given during the lectures.
Research Paper - The students may choose their own topic, after a consultation with the instructor. More detailed information about the research paper will be provided by the instructor during lectures. The paper must include research question, the length is minimum 2000 words (not counting bibliography). The format of the paper should be standard academic article. The Submission of the essay is through IS.MUNI system
Metody hodnocení
Every lesson of the course will be dived into two parts. In the first part, the lecturer will provide a presentation using PowerPoint and handout material on a specific topic. In the second part (seminar) the class will be based on discussion.
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
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