EASIA 300RPolitics and Diplomacy of Contemporary Japan
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Arts
- Subject
- East Asian Studies
- Cross-listed
- PSCI 310
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course surveys several key topics in the politics and diplomacy of contemporary Japan, particularly in its relations with its Asia-Pacific neighbours. Topics may include the Pacific War and its legacies, the Japan-US security alliance, the Okinawa problem, and Japan-Canada relations.
Prerequisites
- Students must be in level 3A or higher
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
4 posts and comments in 4 threads mention EASIA 300R, October 2012 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2014
Languages and Cultures Courses for Breadth Requirement 1 point, 4 comments
“I'm looking for a course to fulfill this part of the breadth requirement. I'm not really interested in the language portion of the classes, but I can't really find many reviews on the history/culture …”
u/strawberrynight: “If you're interested in EASIA courses (I'm assuming for winter term), EASIA 300R - Politics & Diplomacy of Contemporary Japan with Seung Hyok Lee. …”
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 interested in modern issues specifically within Japan, EASIA 300R is the one to take (EASIA 300R is rarely offered so if interested, this is a good opportunity). …”
Fall 2012
List C CSEs that are not listed 1 point, 3 comments
u/masasin: “I am in Engineering and need to take a list C CSE next term. I was planning on taking EASIA 300R (Japanese politics), but it is not listed on the "allowed courses". Is it possible to take it legally, or do I have to take something from the list?”
Looking for a List C CSE 5 points, 5 comments
u/masasin: “… Anyway, I was thinking either EASIA 300R, or Music 100 if EASIA seems too hard. Mainly looking for high marks for this one. What do you think? …”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them