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講義概要/Course description
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This course provides a broad introduction to the foreign relations of China. The rise of China—its growing
economic clout, political influence, and military muscle—is often called the single most momentous
process in the international relations of our time. In the context of a post-Cold War order centered on the United States, this ascendance raises the crucial question of “what happens when an established power and a rising power meet.” Thus, this course focuses much attention on the U.S.-China relationship in its various manifestations, from strategic competition to contestation over global governance. Relatedly, we examine how China interacts with other states in the Asia-Pacific, and how the two Koreas, Japan, or ASEAN countries are reacting to their neighbor’s emerging prominence. In exploring each of these topics, we endeavor to understand the perspectives of China’s Communist Party leaders and ordinary people alike, while also assessing theoretical approaches to the study of international relations. There are no prerequisites for this course.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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The course has three objectives. First, students will build greater confidence and competence in interpreting
international affairs. Second, more specifically, students will gain a deeper understanding of China’s rise in
power and prominence, and a host of related issues and questions. Third, students will sharpen the skills
of reading, research, speaking and writing.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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1
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| 授業計画/Class |
Introduction and Course Expectations |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
N/A |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
N/A |
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2
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| 授業計画/Class |
The Global Context - A New Cold War? |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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3
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| 授業計画/Class |
The Rise of China - Economy |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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4
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| 授業計画/Class |
The Rise of China - Military |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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5
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| 授業計画/Class |
The Rise of China - Domestic Politics |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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6
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| 授業計画/Class |
China and America |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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7
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| 授業計画/Class |
China and the International Liberal Order |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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8
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| 授業計画/Class |
China and Japan |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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9
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| 授業計画/Class |
China and Two Koreas |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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10
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| 授業計画/Class |
China and Taiwan |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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11
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| 授業計画/Class |
China and South East Asia |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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12
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| 授業計画/Class |
China and International Institutions |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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13
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| 授業計画/Class |
Whither China? The Future of International Relations in East Asia |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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14
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| 授業計画/Class |
Wrap-up Discussion |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
Refer to the reading list |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
Refer to the reading list |
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15
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| 授業計画/Class |
Exam and feedback |
| 事前学習/Preparation |
N/A |
| 事後学習/Reviewing |
N/A |
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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There will be a brief background explanation from the instructor at the beginning of each class and the rest
will be devoted to presentation and discussion. Each student will be required to make a presentation on
a topic relating to assigned readings at least once during the semester (the frequency will depend on the
number of attendees). There is no required textbook or reader for this course. All assigned articles and
book chapters should be available on Course Power .
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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平常点 In-class Points
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40%
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Participation and Presentation
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その他 Others
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20%
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Irregular quizzes
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試験 Exam
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40%
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Final exam
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教科書/Textbooks
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Comments |
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A detailed list of readings will be distributed.
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メッセージ/Message
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Stay current. Stay abreast of current developments through the Asia sections of the Washington Post, New York Times, and BBC. For the latest developments in China, see Pacific Forum: Comparative Connections, China Leadership Monitor, and China Brief. Major news outlets in China have English editions, including People's Daily, Liberation Army Daily, and Xinhwa, the central news agency.
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その他/Others
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Attending class is firmly required. I am not indifferent to whether you are there or not. Quite the contrary: it matters a lot to me, and more importantly, to you. There are good reasons to be wary of skipping class. I deduct all participation points after three unexcused absences (a doctor’s note will be required for an excused absence) and this can have serious implications for a student’s overall grade in the class.
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