| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far-east Politics | ULI422 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mehlika Özlem SÖNMEZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Discuss the main issues about the international relations of Northeastern Asia.
2) Analyse the underpinnings of conflict and cooperation in the region.
3) Critically examine contemporary issues in the region.
4) Analyze a particular case study of related to the region.
5) Use different research tools and presentation techniques.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | |||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
| 5 | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
In this course the relations between Northeast Asian countries such as Japan, China, North and South Korea will be explored using concepts and theories of International Relations. Contemporary issues such as island disputes, war crimes committed during WWII, nuclear weapons and free trade between these countries will be examined from a historical, social and political perspective.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required