Universität Wien

150053 SE 'FOCUS International Relations': SE International Relations in East Asia (2015S)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung

This seminar will focus on current international relations, conflicts and cooperation in East Asia. A major research interest are the relations between Southeast and Northeast Asia in form of intra-regional collaboration. Thereby the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the cooperative mechanisms it has established in the realm of traditional and non-traditional security will be highlighted (ASEAN plus three, ASEAN Regional Forum and East Asian Summit). Special emphasis will be given to the conflict in the South China Sea, demonstrating the strategic importance of external actors such as the United States and India in East Asia.
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Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Mittwoch 04.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 11.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 18.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 25.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 15.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 22.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 29.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 06.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 13.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 20.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 27.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 03.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 10.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 17.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Mittwoch 24.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

In the first four units, the lecturer will present the main theoretical International Relations approaches, i.e. Realism and Neorealism, Liberalism and Neoliberalism, Constructivism, Postmodernism and Critical Theory. In addition, students will critically discuss key texts about these approaches, their theoretical and methodical benefits and shortcomings. In the first weeks, we will also discuss various methods for analyzing the concrete case studies.

From week 3 on, students will apply above mentioned theories to examine the political-security and political-economic situation in Northeast and Southeast Asia, using case studies, e.g. the conflicts in the South China Sea, Vietnam's invasion of Cambodia, the Asian Financial Crisis (AFC) 1997/98, the regional effects of China's rise, the ASEAN Community 2015 or the impact of institutions such as ARF, APT and EAS.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

In addition to reading and commenting these texts (c. 2-3 pages each assignment), students have to give a presentation (c. 20 minutes; PowerPoint) and submit a major written assignment (details will be announced in the first week). Attendance of the first unit is compulsory.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

These conflicts and developments can be analyzed and presented (group presentations possible; max 3 persons) from different theoretical and methodological angles. This approach will ensure that students understand that while a certain theory has its merits, it has also deficiencies and that a single theory cannot explain all developments and relations. For instance, Neorealism struggles to explain the considerable amount of state cooperation in Southeast Asia. At the end of the seminar, students will have a profound understanding of international relations in East Asia and how they can theoretically be assessed. Overall, students will acquire all necessary skills to successfully complete their Master thesis.

Prüfungsstoff

This is a text based seminar with additional presentations on selected international relations aspects. Accordingly, in preparation of each unit, students will be asked to read related book chapters or articles (posted on Moodle). This will create a foundation for active discussion during the seminar. Expect reading about 40 pages per week.

Literatur

A readings list will be made available to registered students via Moodle.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

WM3b

Letzte Änderung: Di 14.01.2025 00:16