History of International Relations in East Asia and South Asia 2104-M-D3HSAW-SRG
Course Content
• The 19th Century – The Colonial Era in East and South Asia
• World War II in East and South Asia
• Decolonization in East and South Asia
• The Partition of the Indian Subcontinent
• The Indochina Wars
• Japan after World War II
• The Chinese Civil War and China during the Cold War
• The Korean War
• The Sri Lankan Civil War
• Afghanistan
• Myanmar
• The Impact of Historical Determinants on Contemporary International Relations in East and South Asia
Student Workload (ECTS Credits)
Type of Student Activity / Workload in Hours
Contact hours: Participation in classroom seminars – 30 hours
Contact hours: Consultations with the course instructor during office hours – 5 hours
Independent study: Reading the required literature and preparation for classes – 20 hours
Independent study: Individual study and preparation for the written test – 20 hours
TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD: 75 hours
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Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Learning Outcomes in the Area of KNOWLEDGE (W)
• The student has advanced knowledge of the history of East Asia and South Asia (W1).
• The student has advanced knowledge of the historical determinants and developments in East and South Asia and understands their impact on the contemporary structure of international relations in the region (W2).
• Upon completion of the course, the student has comprehensive knowledge of the most important historical events and processes in East and South Asia (W3).
Learning Outcomes in the Area of SKILLS (U)
• The student is able to independently search for and analyse historical information concerning East and South Asia (U1).
• The student is able to interpret key historical events and processes in East and South Asia (U2).
• The student is able to analyse contemporary international relations in the region through the lens of historical determinants and developments (U3).
Learning Outcomes in the Area of SOCIAL COMPETENCES (K)
• The student is prepared to understand and critically assess historical events and processes in East and South Asia (K1).
• The student is prepared to effectively apply the acquired knowledge in professional activities and social contexts, particularly in the field of international relations (K2).
• The student is open to and respectful of different perspectives arising from cultural and historical differences within the region (K3).
• The student has acquired basic competences relevant to working as an analyst or mid-level specialist in public administration, international organisations and institutions, or national institutions cooperating with countries of East and South Asia (K4).
Assessment criteria
Teaching Methods
The following teaching methods are used during the course to achieve the course-specific learning outcomes assigned to the course:
1. Interactive lecture supported by multimedia presentations
Learning outcomes addressed:
K_W01, K_W02, K_W03
2. Moderated academic discussion
Learning outcomes addressed:
K_W01, K_W02, K_W03, K_U02, K_U03, K_K01, K_K03
3. Case study analysis (as part of academic discussion)
Learning outcomes addressed:
K_W01, K_W02, K_W04, K_U02, K_U03, K_K01, K_K04
Course Assessment Requirements
• Active participation in class – maximum 20 points
• Written test at the end of the semester – maximum 80 points
• Minimum total score required to pass the course – 60 points
• Permitted number of absences: a maximum of two unexcused absences per semester. An absence may be excused upon presentation of a medical certificate.
• The course is assessed with a final grade.
Final Grading Scale
The following grading scale applies:
• Below 60 points: Grade 2.0 (Fail) – failure to achieve the minimum learning outcomes required for the course.
• 60–67 points: Grade 3.0 (Satisfactory) – minimum achievement of the required criteria, demonstrating primarily reproductive knowledge.
• 68–75 points: Grade 3.5 (Satisfactory Plus) – correct achievement of the required criteria.
• 76–83 points: Grade 4.0 (Good) – good achievement of the required criteria.
• 84–91 points: Grade 4.5 (Good Plus) – high level of engagement and more than good achievement of the required criteria.
• 92–100 points: Grade 5.0 (Very Good) – outstanding knowledge and very good achievement of the required criteria.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
Permitted level of AI use: Level 3, in accordance with Resolution No. 29/2025 of the Teaching Council of the Faculty of Political Science and International Studies (WNPiSM) of 7 May 2025 on the detailed rules governing the use of artificial intelligence tools in the educational process.
Methods for Verification of Course Learning Outcomes
1. Final Examination
Written final test comprising closed-ended and open-ended questions.
Learning outcomes assessed:
K_W01; K_W02; K_W03; K_U02; K_U03; K_K01
Weight and points:
80% of the final grade – maximum 80 points
2. Assessment of Ongoing Class Participation
Participation in discussions and workshop activities based on assigned readings.
Learning outcomes assessed:
K_W01; K_W02; K_W03; K_U02; K_U03; K_K01; K_K03
Weight and points:
20% of the final grade – maximum 20 points
TOTAL
All of the above learning outcomes: 100% / Maximum 100 points
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Materials provided by the course instructor;
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Achmadi A., P. Walker, Soon-Tzu Speechly (2024), Architectural Encounters in Asia Pacific, Bloomsbury, London. |