Kursinformation

Hee Kyoung Chang (heekyoung.chang@uni-due.de/ LE 610)

10:15-12:35 Thursday

SG / SG 111

 

 

Course Description

 

This course addresses the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Korean peninsula from the international relations perspective. The aim of the course is that the students while focusing on the Korean peninsula develop an academic understanding of the various ongoing conflicts in East Asia (i.e. “New Cold War”) between the USA, China, Japan, Russia and North and South Korea. At the beginning of the seminar, we will make ourselves acquainted with conceptual approaches to international relations in East Asia. This is followed by a set of sessions in which we examine historical developments around the Korean peninsula starting from the 19^th century working our way up to the division of the Korean peninsula (1945-48) and the Korean War (1950-53). Against this backdrop, we spend the remainder of the semester with studying contemporary developments regarding international relations and conflicts and cooperation between the two Koreas, the USA, Japan, China, and Russia. Meanwhile, a central focus is put on issues related to the difficulties and possibilities of peace on the Korean peninsula and East Asia.

 

Grading

Common: 2 times summary of the required reading materials

Master’s degree: research paper based on secondary literature focused on 1 topic in 5,000 words

Bachelor's degree: 2-3 Essay writing concerning the questions that I will suggest.