| Course title | Japan's Role in International Affairs |
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| Course code | DAS/JRIA |
| Organizational form of instruction | Seminary |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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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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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
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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| Study plans that include the course |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Indonesian Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Vietnamese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean Studies (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Vietnamese Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Korean Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Japanese Philology (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Chinese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Korean for Business (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Japanese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |