MVZ434 International Relations of Northeast Asia

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2008
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Prof. To-hai Liou (lecturer), PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Petr Suchý, Ph.D.
Department of International Relations and European Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Olga Cídlová, DiS.
Timetable
Tue 18. 11. 8:00–9:40 P21, Wed 19. 11. 12:00–13:30 P52, Thu 20. 11. 16:00–17:40 P21, Fri 21. 11. 10:00–11:40 P21, Mon 24. 11. 12:00–13:30 P52, Tue 25. 11. 8:00–9:40 P21, Wed 26. 11. 12:00–13:30 P52, Thu 27. 11. 16:00–17:40 P21, Fri 28. 11. 10:00–11:40 P21
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objective of the course is acquainting students with the role, conduct and security interest of the major regional players in the North East Asia as well as with developments of their mutual relations or their relations with other actors such as United States or Australia. At the end of the course students should be able to analyze processes taking place in the area, improve their knowledge of most important security issues of the states in the region. They also should further improve their writing skills on topics related to security.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the course 2. The Evolution of International Environment in Northeast Asia 3. Major Powers and the Asia Pacific - China’s Northeast Asia policy with a focus on Rising China, Soft Power Diplomacy and Asian Economic Integration 4. Cross-Straits Relations 5. South Korea’s Northeast Asia Policy 6. US-South Korea Relations 7. South Korea’s FTA Strategy 8. North Korea’s diplomatic strategy in Post-Cold War era 9. Japan’s Northeast Asia Policy 10. Sino-Japanese Relations in the Post-Cold War Era 11. Australia’s Relations with China and Taiwan 12. Wrap up of the course
Literature
  • Donald Stone MacDonald, U.S.-Korean Relations from Liberation to Self-Reliance: the Twenty-Year Record, Westview Press, 1992.
  • Drifte, Reinhard, Japan's Foreign Policy, London: Routledge, 1990.
  • Ramkishen S. Rajan, “Trade liberalization and the New Regionalism in the Asia-Pacific: taking stock of recent events,” International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, 2005 5: 217-233.
  • Green, Michael J , Japan's Reluctant Realism : Foreign Policy Challenges in an Era of Uncertain Power, New York : Palgrave, 2001.
Assessment methods
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND GRADINGS Participation in class (discussion) 40% Paper 60% ASSIGNMENTS 1. Paper (12-15 double-spaced pages in English including notes and bibliography ): Your paper should be prepared along the outline as set up in your paper proposal with the instructor’s approval. A good research paper, while not inclusive, usually contains following major elements: a properly-defined research issue, good coverage of questions, well-stated arguments, effective evidence/case, good internal logic, well-structured/organized, good introduction/conclusion/transition paragraphs, clearly/well-written, engaging/lively prose, good command of topic, comprehensiveness of research, and well-documented/complete citations. These elements are also the criteria for grading of the paper. Deadline for paper is December 22 2008.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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