Course Details
Country:
Korea, South
Institution:
Yonsei University International Summer School
Course Title:
ASIAN POLITICS AND SOCIETY
Course Number:
IEE1169
Course Description:
Course Description
This introductory course offers an overview of central issues pertaining to the
study of Asia. The course surveys the region’s history and contemporary
developments from an interdisciplinary perspective, including geography, history,
culture, religion, economics and politics. The central aim of the course is to lay the
foundation for a systematic understanding of Asia, helping students to prepare for
more advanced and specialized courses on Asia. We will pay particular attention to
how historical, cultural, religious, and philosophical traditions have intersected
with contemporary political, economic and social developments in Asia. We will also
examine similarities and differences in sub-regions of Asia, namely Central Asia,
South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
GOVT 333
Attachment Files:
112.6-weeks-Asian-Politics-and-Society-Cho-P1[1].pdf
