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Lecturer(s)
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Medová Nikola, Mgr. PhD.
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Šafaříková Simona, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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The course is focused on development in the region of Asia. It focuses mainly on Asian developing regions - Central Asia and the Caucasus, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East. Attention is focused on individual regions and states, their geography and policies, and development problems and opportunities. The aim of the course is to possess complex knowledge and understanding of the situation in region of Asia. Thematic areas: 1. Historical and geographical overview 2. South Asia - characteristics, development problems and opportunities 3. Southeast Asia - characteristics, development problems and opportunities 4. Central Asia - characteristics, development problems and opportunities 5. Caucasus - characteristics, development problems and opportunities 6. Middle East - characteristics, development problems and opportunities
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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The main aim of the course is to provide students with an overview of the situation in the field of development in the region of Asia.
Upon completion of the course students are expected to possess complex knowledge and understanding of the situation in region of Asia. As well, they should be able to understand the historical context and the ongoing processes.
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Prerequisites
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Written exam, Essay
For succesful completion of the course, students are required to complete a written exam covering the course material. Active participation during the lectures and discussions, as well as a presentation of a project is a necessary for the succesfull completion of the course.
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Recommended literature
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Coene, F. (2010). The Caucasus. An Introduction. London.
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Jeffries, I. (2007). The Caucasus and central Asian republics at the turn of the twenty-first century. London: Taylor & Francis.
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Kropáček, L. (1999). Blízký východ na přelomu tisíciletí.. Praha: Vyšehrad.
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Lim, C. Y. (2006). Southeast Asia - the long road ahead. Singapore, World Scientific Publiching Co. Pte. Ltd..
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McGregor, A. (2008). Southeast Asian development. London: Routledge.
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Pomfret, R. (2006). The central Asian economies since independence. New Jersey: Princeton University Press.
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Thakur, R. C., & Wiggen, O. (2004). South Asia in the world: problem solving perspectives on security, sustainable development, and good governance. Tokyo: United Nations University Press.
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