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Lecturer(s)
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Turcsányi Richard, Ing. Mgr. Ph.D.
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PEICHL KYSELOVÁ Zdeňka, Mgr.
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Cidale Federica, M.A.
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Course content
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1. Introduction & Course Overview 2. Imperial Japan and Pan-Asianism: Unraveling Modern Repercussions 3. Japan's Foreign Policy and Its Role in International Organizations (UN, G7, ASEAN + 3) 4. Japan's Bilateral Relations with the US: The US-Japan Alliance and Its Implications 5. Japan's Bilateral Relations with China & South Korea and Apologies in International Politics 6. Japan's Bilateral Relations with ASEAN 7. Japan's Soft Power: Japanese pop culture and its global influence 8. Japan-EU Relations 9. Japan's women, LGBTIQIA+ and minority rights 10. Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Legacy 11. Japan's Security and Defense Policy: Peacekeeping Missions, QUAD, Indo-Pacific Strategy, and Article 9 12. Japan's environmental policies and their global implications
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
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This course offers an exploration of Japan's position in the international arena, with an emphasis on contemporary global and regional events, as well as Japan's dynamic responses to international challenges. Students will delve into a wide range of topics, including security issues, environmental challenges, foreign policy, human rights, Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, economic problems, and Japan's foreign relations in the region and beyond. As such, students will learn about regional and global contexts and current developments from Japan's security, domestic, and foreign policy perspectives, fostering a comprehensive understanding of its international role. The course includes various activities, like active class participation, essay writing, and oral presentations, aimed at equipping students with solid argumentation skills and inspiring them to think critically.
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Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Knowledge of English is required. Student evaluation will be based on active class participation, an individual presentation that builds on the course's readings and discussions, and students' research essays (1500 words). The course is recommended for all students curious about knowing more about Japan and East Asia's politics, contemporary affairs, and international relations.
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Recommended literature
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