Asia-Pacific Regional Development-亞太區域研究的摘要

Asia-Pacific Regional Development-亞太區域研究

教師: 馮慕文Fabricio A. Fonseca

淡江大學

2022/03/01~2022/05/31

8小時/8週 (報名結束)

摘要

After four decades of accelerated economic growth and the development of integrated supply chains, the Asia-Pacific has become the most competitive region and an important engine of economic growth in the world. The Asia-Pacific is characterized by the presence of strong states, with a distinctive vision on their role for the development of the region. This online course is designed to introduce students to the most relevant topics in the understanding of the development of the Asia-Pacific as a region.

Through the presentation of key theoretical concepts and historical events, the instructor will provide an overview of the relevant topics that characterize relations between the different states in this part of the world. However, it is important to note that the main goal of this course is not to discuss regional integration, but to analyze the major themes that characterize the Asia-Pacific as a region. From the rise of Japan in the late 19th century to the emergence of China more than one hundred years later, this course will also present issues like the nuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, the relations between both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and the different challenges for the development of the countries and societies in Southeast Asia, such as maritime disputes and environmental issues.

Therefore, geopolitical and security elements will be highlighted throughout the course, as a way to emphasize the importance of those topics, and of actors such as the United States and China, in the ongoing development of the Asia-Pacific region. The different videos in this course make use of short lectures by the instructor, together with some additional materials in this platform, so the students can have flexibility in their study progress. Being prepared by the College of International Affairs at Tamkang University, this course will provide knowledge complementary to the study of international relations, world politics, geopolitics, political science, and other related sub-fields from social sciences and humanities.

課程目標

This course will bring students closer to the most relevant notions and topics related to the development of the Asia-Pacific region. Many concepts from International Relations and geopolitics will be reviewed, together with historical events that might contribute to the better appreciation and understanding of those hot topics. Being a course that uses English as a means of instruction (EMI), it also will also allow students to become familiar with those issues, but in an English language environment. As a result, students will also be able to easily access international media and scholarly materials, gaining a deeper insight into the different relevant themes in the development of the Asia-Pacific region.

授課教師

馮慕文 Fabricio A. Fonseca

Assistant Professor in the Diplomacy Department at National Chengchi University (full-time), and in the Graduate Institute of Latin American Studies at Tamkang University (part-time). Ph.D. in Asia-Pacific Studies by NCCU. His research interests include International Political Economy, International Relations, and the Comparative Development and Relations between East Asia and Latin America.

課程進度表

單元 1:UNIT 1 Regional Development and Security

單元 2:UNIT 2 Japan in the Asia-Pacific

單元 3:UNIT 3 The Korean Peninsula

單元 4:UNIT 4 Cross-Strait Relations

單元 5:UNIT 5 Southeast Asia

單元 6:UNIT 6 Maritime Disputes

單元 7:UNIT 7 China in the Asia-Pacific

單元 8:UNIT 8 The United States and China

單元 9:Final Exam

課程內容

This course consists in eight different units. Each unit is designed to be completed within one week, containing five short videos (10-12 minutes length), with an average of one hour per week. After watching the videos for each unit, the student will be asked to respond a short quiz with multiple-choice questions on the content of the videos, before proceeding to the following unit. After completing the eight units, the student will have to answer a final test, with questions summarizing the content of all the course.

評分標準

平時測驗Test：8*10% = 80%

期末考Final Exam：20 %

通過標準

課程及格標準:60分滿分：100分

先修科目或先備能力

This course was designed for students at the graduate school (master) level; however, it is also recommended for junior and senior students at the university level. The content of this course is suitable for students in the field of social sciences and humanities, particularly those interested in knowing more about international affairs.