International relations on the Korean Peninsula - Einzelansicht

Course Description

This course addresses the geopolitical dynamics surrounding the Korean peninsula from the perspective of international relations. The aim of the course is that the students while focusing on the Korean peninsula develop a basic 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. In 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 the international relations and conflicts 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 the East Asian region.

Grading

1. Aufbau module Student

As a seminar of the IB Vorlesung, the Aufbau module student should take an oral exam at the end of the semester.

For the oral test, you have to organize a group of 2-4 members. You need to choose the topic for the oral test, you should summarize one article during the session.

The oral test is composed of two part: presentation (max. 5 minutes) + Q & A (5 minutes about you presentation+ 5 minutes IB Theories))

2. Wahlpflicht module Student

summarize one article in the session

The seminar will be interactive and we will use different working methods. This requires a thorough preparation of the English seminar reading, as the seminar design requires the active engagement of all participants. Admission requirement for the oral examination is the active participation in a group work (co-authoring and presentation of a group paper).

The seminar is part of the module 4 "Governance and Conflict Transformation in a Globalized World". The module, consisting of seminar and lecture, will be completed with an oral group examination. Contents of the seminar as well as contents of the lecture will be examined. The group examination will be conducted in groups of 3-4 students.