Korean Politics and International Relations

Description

The course aims to introduce students to Korean politics and international relations in East Asia. The course first provides the overview of domestic politics of Korea and comparative perspectives with East Asian countries during the 20th and early 21st centuries paying attention to state formation, regime types, party systems, democratisation, political culture, and political economy. The course gradually moves on to developments in the international politics of East Asia. Here the interplay between external and regional powers is analysed, alongside the foreign policies of the main actors in the region. Assessment Information: Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%