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Europe and Asia: Competing Hegemons? (POLS90017)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2018
Overview
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This subject focuses on contemporary debates in EU-East Asia relations, introducing students to concepts of regional integration and providing them with an understanding of inter-regionalism. It examines the EU's political agenda in developing a close relationship with East Asia, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of dialogue and engagement over the last decade. This subject will further address the important and topical question of the European Union as a model for Asian regionalism. The roles of regional bodies and cooperative forums such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), ASEAN +3, the Asia Europe Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum are studied in some detail, and their interactions with the EU scrutinised. The role of the US pivot and its influence on EU-Asia relations is investigated.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students are expected to have:
- An understanding of the relationship between the EU and East Asia;
- A critical understanding of inter-regionalism;
- Analytical knowledge of the economic, political and socio-cultural pillars of ASEM;
- Achieved a critical evaluation of the role of culture in EU-Asia relations;
- An appreciation of the value of multi-disciplinarity in the study of Europe-Asia relations;
- A critical understanding of awkward partners in regionalism;
- An in-depth analysis of the role of security in EU-Asia relations.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should:
- be able to demonstrate competence in critical, creative and theoretical thinking through essay writing, seminar discussion and presentations, conceptualizing theoretical problems, forming judgments and arguments from conflicting evidence and by critical analysis;
- be able to demonstrate proficiency in the application of selected methods of analysis of international politics;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the academic protocols of research and presentation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Politics and International Studies at Undergraduate level
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Group Presentation held throughout the semester and an Individual Written Report of 1000 words (20%) due one week after the Presentation.
- Research Essay of 2000 words (40%) due mid-semester.
- Final Research Essay of 2000 words (40%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2018
Time commitment details
170 hours in total
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Christiansen T, Kirchner E, Murray P eds. (2015) The Palgrave Handbook of EU-Asia Relations. Basingstoke, Palgrave.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of International Relations Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Journalism Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of International Relations - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022