By the end of this course, having completed the relevant readings and activities, students should be able to:
1. Analyse the historical development of international relations in East Asia since the mid XIX
century, comparing and contrasting developments in East Asia’s international politics in the
Cold and post-Cold War periods (CLO 1).
2. Explain the linkages between global and regional security issues in the East Asian region
(CLO 2).
3. Discuss the emergence, development, effectiveness and prospects of intra-regional
institutions (CLO 3).
4. Assess the prospects for regional stability and cooperation (CLO 4)
1. Analyse the historical development of international relations in East Asia since the mid XIX
century, comparing and contrasting developments in East Asia’s international politics in the
Cold and post-Cold War periods (CLO 1).
2. Explain the linkages between global and regional security issues in the East Asian region
(CLO 2).
3. Discuss the emergence, development, effectiveness and prospects of intra-regional
institutions (CLO 3).
4. Assess the prospects for regional stability and cooperation (CLO 4)
scheda docente
materiale didattico
PART I – Introduction and description of the course
1) Introduction : East Asia as a regional entity (geopolitics and culture)
2) Historical overview : The pre-war order in East Asia (the Sino-centric order and the Japanese particularism) – Part I
3) Japan and China facing the first great challenge (Modernity)
4) Japan and China facing the second great challenge (Globalization)
5) Revision
6) Mid-term.
PART II
1) Security, identity and stability in East Asia
2) China and the Japan-U.S. alliance - The security dilemma in East Asia
3) Ambiguous Japan: Japan’s national identity at century’s end
4) Power and purpose in Pacific East Asia
5) Revision
6) Final Exam
Students are expected to write a 2.500 words, theoretically informed, research paper on a topic of their choice which has been previously discussed with the instructor.
This course is taught in English.
1) Makoto Iokibe, The Diplomatic History of Postwar Japan, Routledge 2010;
2) Rebecca E. Karl, China's Revolutions in the Modern World, Verso Books 2020;
3) Michael Yehuda, The International Politics of the Asia-Pacific (Fourth and Revised Edition), Routledge 2019;
4) Akihiro Iwashita, Yong-Chool Ha et al., Geo-Politics in Northeast Asia, Routledge 2022;
5) Oliviero Frattolillo, A Cultural History of Postwar Japan, Routledge 2023.
Programma
CONTENT:PART I – Introduction and description of the course
1) Introduction : East Asia as a regional entity (geopolitics and culture)
2) Historical overview : The pre-war order in East Asia (the Sino-centric order and the Japanese particularism) – Part I
3) Japan and China facing the first great challenge (Modernity)
4) Japan and China facing the second great challenge (Globalization)
5) Revision
6) Mid-term.
PART II
1) Security, identity and stability in East Asia
2) China and the Japan-U.S. alliance - The security dilemma in East Asia
3) Ambiguous Japan: Japan’s national identity at century’s end
4) Power and purpose in Pacific East Asia
5) Revision
6) Final Exam
Students are expected to write a 2.500 words, theoretically informed, research paper on a topic of their choice which has been previously discussed with the instructor.
This course is taught in English.
Testi Adottati
Required readings:1) Makoto Iokibe, The Diplomatic History of Postwar Japan, Routledge 2010;
2) Rebecca E. Karl, China's Revolutions in the Modern World, Verso Books 2020;
3) Michael Yehuda, The International Politics of the Asia-Pacific (Fourth and Revised Edition), Routledge 2019;
4) Akihiro Iwashita, Yong-Chool Ha et al., Geo-Politics in Northeast Asia, Routledge 2022;
5) Oliviero Frattolillo, A Cultural History of Postwar Japan, Routledge 2023.
Bibliografia Di Riferimento
Required readings: 1) Makoto Iokibe, The Diplomatic History of Postwar Japan, Routledge 2010; 2) Rebecca E. Karl, China's Revolutions in the Modern World, Verso Books 2020; 3) Michael Yehuda, The International Politics of the Asia-Pacific (Fourth and Revised Edition), Routledge 2019; 4) Akihiro Iwashita, Yong-Chool Ha et al., Geo-Politics in Northeast Asia, Routledge 2022; 5) Oliviero Frattolillo, A Cultural History of Postwar Japan, Routledge 2023.Modalità Erogazione
In the case of an extension of the health emergency caused by COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented, and classes will be delivered through Moodle and Microsoft Teams.Modalità Frequenza
To be considered as attending the course, students must ensure at least 80% of their attendance.Modalità Valutazione
In the case of an extension of the health emergency caused by COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented, and classes will be delivered through Moodle and Microsoft Teams.