History of International Relations in Northeast Asia

6 unitsIn PersonNot offered

School of Culture History and Language · ANU College of Asia and the Pacific

About this course

History is vital to our understanding of the current international relations of Northeast Asia. This course aims to deepen students' understanding of the international relations in Northeast Asia from the mid-nineteenth century to the contemporary era. It will especially focus on the nature of the regional order, its place in a broader global order, and diverse perspectives on key events in the international relations of the region. It will focus on Japan, China, and Korea as the core of this region, and examine their relationship with each other, as well as with other key powers, such as the USSR/Russia, the United States and Britain, and international organisations. The course also stresses the transnational networks of people and ideas, as well as the meaning of historical memory in international relations of the region.

Learning outcomes

1Critically assess key ideas and debates in international relations between late 19th century and now.
2Understand the roles of the empires, the colonies, the nation-states, and international organisations in Northeast Asia in the changing structure of the regional and global order.
3Understand diverse perspectives on the key events in international relations in the region between the late 19th century and now.
4Develop a critical perspective to on major debates in international history and international affairs.
5Critically utilise case studies and concrete evidence when arguing analytical points in writing.
6Summarise, digest and present the contents of analytical readings.