East Asia Rising: (L2074A)
East Asia Rising: Beyond the American Century?
Module L2074A
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
The aim of this module is for you to understand the rise of East Asia through examining the interconnections between regional development and geopolitical contestation in the Cold War and contemporary eras. You will adopt an historical approach, beginning with an examination of the legacies of European and Japanese imperialism in East Asia and an analysis of the establishment of post-war US hegemony in the region and its implications for subsequent economic development.
You will examine the divergent experiences of Northeast and Southeast Asia and the rise of China. We then examine the implications of the decline of Cold War geopolitical rivalry and the rise of 'globalisation' and its role in explaining subsequent trends such as the East Asian financial crisis, East Asian regionalism and the changing nature of US-China relations. Within this historical context, varying analytical frameworks and debates concerning late development will be examined, such as neoclassical versus structural institutionalism, Marxist vs. dependency theories, international/regional vs. domestic factors, etc. You will examine these theories critically, both in terms of their analytical purchase and their origins and role in geopolitical rivalry itself.
Module learning outcomes
Develop a systematic and critical understanding of the empirical practices and the relevant theoretical approaches in the fields of IR/IPE and development as they relate to the power struggles that have shaped East Asia.
Develop a detailed conceptual understanding of the core themes and events in the historical development of the East Asian regional political economy since the early 20th century.
Effectively synthesise and communicate the empirical and theoretical uncertainties, ambiguities and limits of elite-centred accounts of East Asian regional development.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 6 | 66.67% |
| Group Presentation | T1 Week 11 (20 minutes) | 33.33% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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Dr Melanie Richter-Montpetit
Assess convenor
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Prof Kevin Gray
Convenor
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