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INR341Social Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Asia In World Politics

This course examines international politics in Asia since World War II. It explores the relationships between the United States, China, and Japan in the Asia Pacific region. The course also examines nation-building challenges in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia. Additionally, it explores alliances during the Cold War era, non-alignment, and the influence of ASEAN on regional relationships and security.

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90h
Study Time
13
Weeks
7h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
AsiaWorld PoliticsCold WarASEANInternational Relations

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Asian History

2

International Politics

3

Cold War in Asia

4

Key Players in Asia

5

ASEAN

6

Contemporary Issues in Asia

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: ASIA AT A GLANCE

2h

Unit 1: State and Society in Ancient Asia

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Understand the historical context of state and society in ancient Asia.
  • •Identify the boundaries of Asia and discuss the challenges faced by early Asian societies.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
2

Module 1: ASIA AT A GLANCE

2h

Unit 2: A Simplified Guide to Asia

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Learn about the different regions of Asia and their locations.
  • •Identify the countries that make up each region.
  • •Examine the maps and tables provided to understand the geographical outlook of Asia.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
3

Module 1: ASIA AT A GLANCE

2h

Unit 3: Asia in World War 2

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Examine the reasons behind Japanese aggression during World War II.
  • •Narrate the prosecution of the war in Asia and the defeat of the Japanese.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
4

Module 1: ASIA AT A GLANCE

2h

Unit 4: Nature of International Politics in Asia since World War 2

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Discuss Asian society in the years following the end of World War II.
  • •State the factors that shaped Asian politics of that era.
  • •Account for the factors that led to the rise of authoritarianism.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
5

Module 2: KEY PLAYERS IN ASIA

2h

Unit 1: Japan in Asian and World Politics

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Discuss Japanese history and its place in the international system.
  • •Enumerate the reasons for the rise of Japan in the post-war period and its impact on global affairs.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
6

Module 2: KEY PLAYERS IN ASIA

2h

Unit 2: China in Asian and World Politics

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Discuss the History of China and account for its interaction with the west.
  • •Account for the reasons for the fall of the Manchu empire.
  • •Give an account of the revolution and emergence of a communist state.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
7

Module 2: KEY PLAYERS IN ASIA

2h

Unit 3: South Korea in Asian and World Politics

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Narrate basic Korean history.
  • •Explain the influences that have shaped Korean politics
  • •State the Cold War politics that led to the balkanisation of Korea into North and South Korea
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
8

Module 3: COLD WAR: ASIA AMID THE IDEOLOGICAL BLOCS

2h

Unit 1: The United States and the Cold War in Asia

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Explain the politics that led to America's appearance in Asia.
  • •Account for the instruments used by the Americans to roll back communism.
  • •Understand the 'Containment Policy'.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
9

Module 3: COLD WAR: ASIA AMID THE IDEOLOGICAL BLOCS

2h

Unit 2: The Soviet Union/Chinese Republic and the Cold War in Asia

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Discuss the USSR's activities in Asia during the Cold War.
  • •State the motives behind the USSR's policies in Asia.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
10

Module 3: COLD WAR: ASIA AMID THE IDEOLOGICAL BLOCS

2h

Unit 3: The Great Schism in World Communism

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Account for the disruption in relations between the Russians and the Chinese.
  • •State the Politics behind the split.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
11

Module 3: COLD WAR: ASIA AMID THE IDEOLOGICAL BLOCS

4h

Unit 4: Alliances in the Cold War

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 4: Discuss the major military alliances in Asia during the Cold War and the countries which constituted them.
  • •State the extent to which they achieved their objectives.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 5: Non-Alignment in the Cold War

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 5: Explain the circumstances that brought about non-alignment during the Cold War.
  • •Discuss the main motives behind non-alignment.
  • •State the impact of the Non-aligned Movement on global politics.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
12

Module 4: ASEAN AS A GLOBAL FORCE

2h

Unit 1: History of ASEAN

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 1: Discuss the history of ASEAN and the reason behind its founding.
  • •Identify the major accords of the Association.
  • •Narrate the main philosophy underlying the association.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.
Week
13

Module 4: ASEAN AS A GLOBAL FORCE

4h

Unit 2: ASEAN in Asian Affairs

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 2: Discuss the regional integration policy ASEAN.
  • •State the structure of ASEAN.
  • •Identify the policies of ASEAN.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

Unit 3: External Relations of ASEAN

2 study hours
  • •Study Unit 3: Discuss ASEAN's External Policy.
  • •Mention the Key Dialogue Partners of ASEAN.
  • •Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines of key events during the Cold War in Asia, focusing on US and Soviet involvement.

2

Develop comparative charts analyzing the political and economic systems of Japan, China, and South Korea.

3

Outline the main objectives and achievements of ASEAN, noting its role in regional stability.

4

Research current territorial disputes in Asia, focusing on the historical context and competing claims.

5

Analyze the root causes of terrorism in specific Asian countries, considering socio-economic and political factors.

6

Review all Self-Assessment Exercises (SAEs) at the end of each unit and ensure you can answer them comprehensively.

7

Focus on understanding the key concepts and theories related to international relations, such as balance of power, containment, and non-alignment.

8

Create concept maps linking the different modules and units to see the interconnectedness of the course material.

9

Practice writing concise summaries of key events and concepts to improve your ability to recall and articulate information.

10

Allocate specific study time for each module, prioritizing those with more units or complex concepts.

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