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International Political and Economical Integration and International organizations in Modern Asia

2018/2019
Academic Year
ENG
Instruction in English
4
ECTS credits
Course type:
Elective course
When:
1 year, 3, 4 module

Instructor


Kotliarov, Ivan D.

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The main idea of the lectures is to introduce basic concepts and problems of building common political, economic, monetary and humanitarian space in Asia and Maghreb. Special attention will be paid to Chinese projects of integration The seminars are devoted to deeper focus on these questions with the help of cases discussion, problems solving, presentations, and tests. The course will include: - Lectures; - Analytical discussions; - Case studies; - Individual and team presentations.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • To get students acquainted with the history and modern trends of integration in Asia at different levels and in different fields (political, economical, financial, military, cultural, humanitarian).
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Students have knowledge of current trends of integration in Asia.
  • Students have theoretical basics on political integration.
  • Students have theoretical basics on economical integration.
  • Students have knowledge of specificity of political and economical integration in modern Asia.
  • Students have ability to use information about integration in Asia for advising activities in business and politics.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Topic 1. Integration in Asia: general overview
    Types of integration that exist or had existed in Asia. History of integration in Asia. Integration and disintegration: two sides of the same coin. Factors that support or hinder integration in Asia. Potential centers of integration.
  • Topic 2. Political integration
    Types of political integration. Advantages and disadvantages of political integration for member countries. Evolution of political integration: from united countries to loose alliances.
  • Topic 3. Monetary unions in Asia and Africa
    Nature of a monetary union. Types of monetary unions. Advantages and disadvantages of monetary unions for member countries. Monetary unions: colonial past. New projects of monetary integration. China: one country, two currencies.
  • Topic 4. Economic integration
    Free trade zones. Common projects.
  • Topic 5. China and integration projects
    Political integration. One way, one belt. China beyond Asia.
  • Topic 6. International organizations
    Regional and superregional organizations. Political organizations. Economic organizations. Military organizations.
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Final test
  • non-blocking Seminar activity
  • non-blocking Home assignment
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (4 module)
    0.4 * Final test + 0.24 * Home assignment + 0.36 * Seminar activity
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Hamada, K., Reszat, B., & Volz, U. (2009). Towards Monetary and Financial Integration in East Asia. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=271936
  • Park, Y. C., & Wyplosz, C. (2010). Monetary and Financial Integration in East Asia: The Relevance of European Experience. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.b.oxp.obooks.9780199587124

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Arner, D. W., Hu, W., & Buckley, R. P. (2011). East Asian Economic Integration : Law, Trade and Finance. Cheltenham, U.K.: Edward Elgar Publishing. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=387814
  • Batra, A. (2012). Regional Economic Integration in South Asia : Trapped in Conflict? Hoboken: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=513586