EASIA 277RInternational Relations of East Asia

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: East Asian Studies
Cross-listed: PSCI 277

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course explores key topics in the international relations of East Asia after World War 2. Classes examine literature on major developments of East Asian relations, including the Cold War, East Asian regionalism, and the foreign policies of China, Japan, and Korea.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

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100% liked it75% easy75% useful

From 2 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

Excellent course. Different lecture speakers come in and speak on certain topics relating to reconciliation and symbiosis from personal experience. Course consisted of written assignments and participation.

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If you are interested in the course's topic, then you will find this course interesting. In the previous term, we even heard from experts in international conflict and graduate students in the field, so it was interesting to hear their perspectives in person, rather then just having readings from strangers. There are a lot of readings in the class, but it is balanced out by videos, lectures, discussions, and guest speakers. Overall, it was fascinating to take.

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Fall 2014

Sep 9, 2014 Is EASIA201R an easy course? 0 points, 4 comments

“Im looking to pick a language/ culture course. Before i heard that this course was easy, now people are telling me that its really hard. - Would FR151 be easier than this?”

u/strawberrynight: “… If you're looking for a culture course within EASIA (I'm assuming for winter 2015) and are interested in modern issues within East Asia, go with EASIA 277R. …”

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Spring 2014

Jul 22, 2014 What was the most interesting/easy courses you've ever taken that don't require prereqs? 6 points, 15 comments

“Hey everyone I'm trying to find the last elective of my last term and I have the flexibility to choose a lot of different courses - I want some input from everyone on all faculties for some good …”

u/strawberrynight: “EASIA 277R (International Relations in East Asia) or 300R (Politics and Diplomacy in Japan) with Seung Hyok Lee. Favourite classes and one of my favourite profs. He's super relaxed and the classes are pretty interesting. …”