PSCI 259Government and Politics of Asia

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Political Science

When it runs

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course is a survey of East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia and is designed to provide students with an introduction to the political complexities and the prospects for economic growth in these regions by accounting for not only their breath-taking diversity but also their shared political inheritances, historical trajectories, cultural values, and geographical contiguity. Students will define and utilize concepts and terms that are central to comparative politics in their oral and written assignments to explain with reference to examples, why some Asian countries have experienced profound political change while others have remained relatively stable.

Prerequisites

Students must be in level 2A or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

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2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention PSCI 259, August 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 2012

Oct 11, 2012 Is there anyone with CS major and ENGL minor? 7 points, 29 comments

“I'm graduating this term with bachelor in Computer Science and minor in English Literature; it's a rather peculiar mix and that's how I'm marketing myself in the job market. …”

u/blaster009: “I graduated with a CS major and all the credits necessary for a minor in Political Science. Don't listen to the haters! (P.S. Most CS majors can't write for beans. …”

u/blaster009: “… Wang for PSCI 259, that's an excellent course. Also anything taught by Prof. Jing Jing Huo will be worth your time (PSCI 283 for example is sometimes taught by him). …”

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Spring 2012

Aug 5, 2012 Easiest bird courses in your opinion? 8 points, 29 comments

“I'm looking to fill up my schedule. Preferably online course and/or no exam (in the final exam schedule).”

u/blaster009: “… / discussion group) PSCI 252 (Development of the Global South - Easy with a light workload) PSCI 259 (East Asian Politics - Very simple and straightforward, extremely light workload) PSCI 283 (International Political Economy - Easy and light workload) PHIL 101/PHIL 101J …”