Fall 2018 - POL 381W D100

Japanese Politics (4)

Class Number: 7451

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2018
    Wed, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Six lower division units in political science or permission of the department.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The political system of Japan, including an analysis of political culture, political institutions, political behavior and both formal and informal political processes. Emphasis will be placed on the pre-World War II political development of Japan. Writing.

COURSE DETAILS:

This year, the present course—cross-listed in the Political Science Department and in the Global Asia Program—will use The Diplomatic History of Postwar Japan (Routledge, 2011) as a platform to study Japanese foreign relations.  After a general overview of Japan provided by the instructor, we will closely read the textbook that combines IR theory and the empirical data in analyzing Japan.   Students will also read journal articles.

There will be a 4-hour seminar each week.

Grading

  • Attendance (including the first session), participation (journals and discussion), and presentation 35%
  • Final Examination 30%
  • Research paper (including a paper proposal) 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Iokibe, Makoto, ed., The Diplomatic History of Postwar Japan. London: Routledge, 2011. (pbk)
ISBN: 978-0-415-49848-7

In addition, journal articles may be assigned.

Department Undergraduate Notes:

The Department of Political Science strictly enforces a policy on plagiarism.
For details, see http://www.sfu.ca/politics/undergraduate/program/related_links.html and click on “Plagiarism and Intellectual Dishonesty” .

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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