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2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EAST3601 International Politics of the Asia Pacific Region
20 creditsClass Size: 45
Module manager: Dr Vannarith Cheeang
Email: v.chheang@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
Examine the political dynamics of the region from 1945; the implications of the end of the Cold War, regionalism and regional institutions, the role of China, Japan and the USA.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the political dynamics of the Asia Pacific region.They should have acquired factual knowledge of the Asia Pacific region, and examined its international relations, with particular reference to the roles of China, Japan, and the USA. They should have acquired skills in accessing data on Asian countries and in presentation techniques at seminars.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will have developed knowledge and understanding of the nature of international politics in the Asia Pacific, and the conceptual and theoretical issues relating to those politics. They will have gained skills in analysis of contemporary political events and developments and appraisal of concepts, theories, propositions and arguments in the field of International Relations.
Students gain an understanding of the political dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region, acquire knowledge of the Asia Pacific region, and examine the international relation of the region, with particular reference to the role of the USA, China, Japan and Southeast Asia and Europe.
Syllabus
1) Theories of International Relations (realism, globalism) with special reference to the Asia Pacific Region since 1945.
2) Overview of international politics in the Asia Pacific region since 1945.
3) The end of the cold war and its implications for contemporary politics.
4) Analysis of three superpowers in Asia: China, Japan, and the USA.
5) The new regionalism: APEC, AFTA, and other regional institutions.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Private study hours | 173.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 27.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
- Preparation for lectures and seminars- Background reading
- Preparation for assessment.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
On-going monitoring takes place through the assessment of participation in seminars, small group work and at least one short presentation per student on one of the module's core topics.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3,000 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/08/2014
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