Japan and East Asia in Global Governance, Essay (Online Course/ Asianet) (2cr)

Objectives (course unit)

This course is an optional part of the course EAST0189 Japan and East Asia in Global Governance (3 ECTS). Through this course participants will gain capacity to: • explain Japan’s contribution to global governance processes and institutions • identify particular political, social and economic factors that shaped Japan’s engagement with the selected global governance institutions and processes between 1945 and now • compare Japan’s activities in the selected global governance fields and institutions with those of the raising powers, such as China, and the established middle power, such as South Korea, in terms of normative starting points and practical implementation • critically discuss approaches of different theoretical traditions (e.g. realism, liberalism, social constructivism, institutionalism) to the notion of global governance and related themes of normative principles, authority and legitimacy in international affairs • identify, select and examine sources for the purpose of evaluating their academic merit and relevance • improve their ability to effectively communicate the results of their research and analyses in written form. Finally, knowledge gained by students during the course contributes towards pursuing Sustainable Development Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).

Content (course unit)

Students who take the 3 ECTS course EAST0189 Japan and East Asia in Global Governance can also write an optional 2 ECTS essay.

Prerequisites (course unit)

This course can only be taken together with the 3 ECTS course EAST0189 Japan and East Asia in Global Governance. This is a master's level course. Basic knowledge about Japanese and/or Chinese and/or Korean politics (for example the completion of course Contemporary East Asia/Johdatus Itä-Aasiaan) and/or IR/Political Science and/or contemporary history background.

Assessment scale

0-5

Further information

This course has a maximum intake of 30 students. Students are selected in the order of application. The places are divided evenly between the member universities of the University Network for Asian Studies (Asianet). REGISTRATION Students from the University of Turku, and the other member universities of the Finnish University Network for Asian Studies can register for this course through the Peppi or Sisu systems. STARTING THE COURSE On the first day of the course, you will receive a welcome message from the teacher, including a link to the course webpage. The course is offered through the Finnish University Network for Asian Studies https://www.asianet.fi/.