Syllabus for Relations in East Asia” “International (Korea’s Relations with China, Japan & USA, in Context) Hanyang International Summer School July 5th ~ 28st, 2016 1-4pm 18106 PSD2022 School of Business Building, Room 305 Prof. David A. Mason Public Service Department, Chung-Ang University, Seoul mtnwolf@gmail.com 010-9734-9753 www.san-shin.org Course Objectives This is a mainly a Political History and Current International Relations Course, with a measure of Asian Cultural Studies included. Its objective will be will be to make beginning-level students become familiar with the more than 2000 years of history between Korea, China and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on the origins of each nation, general themes of their partnerships and conflicts, crucial incidents, and the intervention of other powers such as Mongolia, Russia, Europe and, mainly, the United States. The origins and significance of the current problem-issues and differing perspectives between the three will be explored, including issues of North Korea and the game” now being played between those three and the USA will be investigated “great in light of recent and current events. The lectures and readings will be practical and interesting, focused on important trends and not petty details, and therefore will be memorable for the students. Textbook Information A few relevant academic articles and Professor’s Handouts will be the main texts used, as posted on the website, and exams will be slightly based on them (but mainly the lectures). Students have the option of reading various other relevant texts. Students should read the assigned handout material before the lecture, and come prepared to ask questions and engage in active discussion. Assessment Criteria This course will be graded based on: 30% the First Exam 30% the Second Exam 30% the Third (final) Exam 10% Attendance Record and Professor’s assessment of student participation Exams will include both factual knowledge and short essay questions. They are not cumulative. The professor will present much information during his lectures that is not covered in the reading, and this material will be included on the exam therefore, students should take careful notes during the – lectures, and ask for clarification of anything not understood.
Syllabus for “International Relations in East Asia” (Korea’s Relations with China, Japan & USA, in Context) Hanyang International Summer School July 5th ~ 28st, 2016 1-4pm 18106 PSD2022 School of Business Building, Room 305 Prof. David A. Mason Public Service Department, Chung-Ang University, Seoul mtnwolf@gmail.com 010-9734-9753 www.san-shin.org Course Objectives This is a mainly a Political History and Current International Relations Course, with a measure of Asian Cultural Studies included. Its objective will be will be to make beginning-level students become familiar with the more than 2000 years of history between Korea, China and Japan. Emphasis will be placed on the origins of each nation, general themes of their partnerships and conflicts, crucial incidents, and the intervention of other powers such as Mongolia, Russia, Europe and, mainly, the United States. The origins and significance of the current problem-issues and differing perspectives between the three will be explored, including issues of North Korea and the “great game” now being played between those three and the USA will be investigated in light of recent and current events. The lectures and readings will be practical and interesting, focused on important trends and not petty details, and therefore will be memorable for the students. Textbook Information A few relevant academic articles and Professor’s Handouts will be the main texts used, as posted on the website, and exams will be slightly based on them (but mainly the lectures). Students have the option of reading various other relevant texts. Students should read the assigned handout material before the lecture, and come prepared to ask questions and engage in active discussion. Assessment Criteria This course will be graded based on: 30% the First Exam 30% the Second Exam 30% the Third (final) Exam 10% Attendance Record and Professor’s assessment of student participation Exams will include both factual knowledge and short essay questions. They are not cumulative. The professor will present much information during his lectures that is not covered in the reading, and this material will be included on the exam – therefore, students should take careful notes during the lectures, and ask for clarification of anything not understood.