| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13452:[2025 Spring]IR18‐HE301 Advanced Seminar (82) § 13453:RUIR-3303 Advanced Seminar (Research Methods)(82) | 2025 | Spring | Thu4 | College Of International Relations | NAKATO SACHIO | 2 |
Campus
KIC
Class Venue
RYOYUKAN RY202
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
【+R-Jugyo】
This course will not have +R-Jugyo. The number of class hours for “+R-Jugyo” will be covered by activities related to the course.
This seminar is intended to critically examine basic literatures on international relations in East Asia and designed for students who plan to write graduation thesis on these topics. In this seminar, first, we will learn basic theoretical concepts and methodological skills to analyze international relations and global economy based on IR (International Relations)/IPE (International Political Economy). Second, this seminar will discuss international relations among East Asian countries including U.S. foreign policy toward East Asia, the rise of China, U.S.-China trade “war”, East Asian economic cooperation, Hallyu in East Asia and the U.S., Japan-ROK history issues, North Korean nuclear issues, and the Taiwan issues, etc. Finally, students will demonstrate their research results by completing and presenting their graduation thesis.
This course will not have +R-Jugyo. The number of class hours for “+R-Jugyo” will be covered by activities related to the course.
This seminar is intended to critically examine basic literatures on international relations in East Asia and designed for students who plan to write graduation thesis on these topics. In this seminar, first, we will learn basic theoretical concepts and methodological skills to analyze international relations and global economy based on IR (International Relations)/IPE (International Political Economy). Second, this seminar will discuss international relations among East Asian countries including U.S. foreign policy toward East Asia, the rise of China, U.S.-China trade “war”, East Asian economic cooperation, Hallyu in East Asia and the U.S., Japan-ROK history issues, North Korean nuclear issues, and the Taiwan issues, etc. Finally, students will demonstrate their research results by completing and presenting their graduation thesis.
Student Attainment Objectives
- develop their knowledge of basic concepts and theories of IR/IPE.
- analyze international relations in East Asia based on theoretical understanding of IR/IPE.
- acquire basic research and methodological skills
- present their research in an effective manner
- complete graduation thesis
- analyze international relations in East Asia based on theoretical understanding of IR/IPE.
- acquire basic research and methodological skills
- present their research in an effective manner
- complete graduation thesis
Recommended Preparatory Course
None
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1-14 | Seminar Management Method |
Presentations and Discussions |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
Students are encouraged to complete assigned readings and be prepared to discuss the assigned readings
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Term Paper：40%
|
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
English/Japanese will be acceptable in oral communication/mail communication/communication paper.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
No textbooks is required. Reading lists will be provided in class.
Reference Books
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reading lists will be provided in class.
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)
Other Comments
Examples of Past Graduation Research (Graduation Thesis) Titles
None
None
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