This course provides a systematic treatment of America’s involvement in East Asian security. It begins by reviewing the history of American engagement in East Asia and the nature of American power vis-a-vis this part of the world. It considers US relationships with other key players in and around this region, including China, India, Japan and South Korea. The course identifies regional flashpoints over which future conflict may potentially erupt, such as Taiwan or the Korean Peninsula, and considers what role the US might play in either initiating or responding to such contingencies. It examines America’s recent (re)engagement with East Asia’s multilateral institutions under the new Obama Administration. Finally, it considers the future of American power and presence in this part of the world.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will have a sound understanding of US interests and objectives in the East Asian region; the factors (both internal and external) which shape those interests; the instruments (economic, political and military) that Washington uses in pursuing those interests; the medium-to-longer term prospects for a continued American interest and influence in the East Asian Region.
Other Information
Delivery Mode:
Intensive, On Campus
Indicative Assessment
Short assignment 20%, Essay 40%, Examination 40%
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Workload
Standard GSSD week-long intensive delivery. Based in Canberra on ANU campus. Morning and afternoon teaching sessions for 5 days. Assessment will be spread throughout the teaching period with the final piece of assessment being the examination in the official ANU examination period.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3252 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4638 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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