2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PIED2428 Politics and International Relations of Pacific Asia
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Professor Duncan McCargo
Email: D.J.McCargo@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is mutually exclusive with
| EAST3601 | International Politics of the Asia Pacific Region |
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
What is America's role in the Asia Pacific? Is Al Qaeda gaining strength there? How has the 'War on Terror' affected the region? These are some of the questions which will be discussed in this module, which introduces you to the politics and cultures of one of the most dynamic regions in the world. The Asia Pacific has been growing in importance economically and politically and this module will provide you with history, culture and politics of a region which we in the west need to engage with and try to understand. Through lectures and seminars this module takes you through the history and politics of China, Japan, the Koreas, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. In the second half of the module we will look at themes, such as, globalisation, democratisation and how the 'War on Terror' has affected the region. By the end of this module you should have the tools to allow you to analyse the politics of dynamic and fascinating part of the world. For further information see the School of Politics and International Studies website. If you cannot find the answer to your question then email S.M.Giblin@leeds.ac.ukObjectives
On completion of this module students should be able to:a) Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the political processes and relationships underpinning Pacific Asia.
b) Trace the evolution of these processes in a critical fashion.
c) Demonstrate familiarity with a succession of central texts in the politics and international relations of Pacific Asia.
d) Demonstrate awareness of the importance of analytical perspectives in understanding the contemporary context of Pacific Asia.
e) Offer written presentations that are logically coherent, well-structured and well-presented.
f) Undertake guided research within the prescribed structure of a reading list, seminar and lecture plan.
Syllabus
This module provides a critical overview of issues in the comparative and international politics of Pacific Asia (Southeast Asia plus East Asia). It examines the political processes underlying the economic growth which has characterised much of the region in recent decades; examines the nature of the developmental state and moves by other nations in the region to gain the status of newly industrialising economies; explores the political issues surrounding the relationship between democracy and development in the Asia-Pacific context; analyses regional tensions, especially the inter-relationships between major powers such as China and Japan and other countries in the region; explores the nature of Indochina in the post 1975 international order; looks critically at the causes and effects of the Asian economic crisis which began in 1997; and revisits debates concerning the emergence of a Pacific Century in light of the current crisis in Asia.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Seminar | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Seminar presentation and 2 page essay plan.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Class participation | 10.00 |
| Essay | 3,000 words | 45.00 |
| Essay | 3,000 words | 45.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
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: 03/04/2009
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