This course aims to deepen students? understanding of the turbulent international political history of Northeast Asia from the mid-nineteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. The course will focus on the three nations that form the core of the region (Japan, China, and Korea) and the diplomatic, economic, political, and strategic relationships that developed between them, as well as those with the three major external actors (the British Empire, the Russian Empire/Soviet Union, and the United States).

Research essay (2500 words) (30%), Tutorial contribution (attendance, participation, and presentation) (20%); Short book review of one or more of the core texts (1000 words) (20%); Final exam (2 hours) (30%).Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but may expect more rigorous assessment and additional assignment work, tailored to the graduate student?s interests.

Permission of Coordinator.

with ASIA6017

In addition to a substantial reading brick, there will be a short list of books assigned as core readings. A booklet of maps showing the changing political geography of the region will also be provided.