Bachelor
2024/2025
ASEAN in the XXIst Century
Type:
Compulsory course (HSE University and Kyung Hee University Double Degree Programme in Economics and Politics in Asia)
Area of studies:
Foreign Regional Studies
Delivered by:
Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs
When:
2 year, 1, 2 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
5
Course Syllabus
Abstract
Course DescriptionDuring its 55 years history the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has become one of the main driving forces in the Asia-Pacific integration. This fact is reflected both at the institutional (creation of ASEAN-led architecture in the region) and normative level (the acknowledgement of Association’s principles and central role by dialogue partners). In order to understand, how ASEAN managed to accomplish this result, we need to look at its history and relations with external powers. Lastly, we will try to figure out whether Association can retain its centrality in the current international environment.Pre-requisitesPre-requisites for this course are the following courses: “Economic & Political Geography of Southeast Asia” and “Modern History of Southeast Asia”.
Learning Objectives
- During this course the students will learn about the history and current state of ASEAN, including Association’s key dates, main working bodies, documents and processes. We well also look into relations with dialogue partners and ASEAN’s future prospects. As a result, students will understand more about the political and economic processes in the Southeast Asia (SEA) and in the Asia-Pacific in general.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- After this course students will be able to: - name key ASEAN characteristics and structures,
- - define principles of South-East Asia’s integration,
- - describe ASEAN’s foreign policy,
- - try to consider the prospects of Association’s future development.
Course Contents
- 1.1 Introduction: conditions and motivation for the integration
- 1.2 From establishment to post-Cold War period
- 1.3 ASEAN’s institutional design in the 21st century
- 1.4 ASEAN Political-Security Community (APSC)
- 1.5 ASEAN Economic Community (AEC)
- 1.6 ASEAN Social-Cultural Community (ASCC)
- 1.7 ASEAN member states policy towards Association
- 2.5 Different ways of integration: ‘pan-Asian’ and ‘Pacific’, ‘regional’ and ‘sub-regional’ approaches
- 2.1 ASEAN – US relations
- 2.2 ASEAN – China relations
- 2.3 ASEAN-Russia relations
- 2.4 ASEAN relations with other dialogue partners
- 2.6 Challenges for ASEAN’s unity: from territorial disputes to the South China Sea
- 2.7 Conclusion: will ASEAN be able to retain its centrality against the background of current regional and global turbulences?
Assessment Elements
- Class Attendance
- Final EssayStudents will need to prepare a final essay (up to 5 pages, not including bibliography) either on one of the questions discussed during the classes or on a separate topic within the scope of the program. The idea is to stimulate students to conduct basic research or consider some issue, based on the knowledge gained through the course. The topic will be chosen by students themselves and approved by a teacher.
- Final ExamThe exam will be in oral form with two issues to be discussed. Firstly, the final essay will be considered in-depth in order to evaluate student’s understanding of the topic. Secondly, the teacher will ask broad questions allowing students both to show their knowledge and to elaborate on certain topic.
- Class PresentationsParticipation in the course also includes preparing 2 presentations (5-10 slides) to be demonstrated in class accompanied by an oral statement (up to 10 minutes) by each student for the classes “ASEAN Member States policy towards Association” (Module 1) and “ASEAN relations with other dialogue partners and international organizations” (Module 2). The exact topic of the presentation will be chosen by a student.
- ParticipationEach topic will include a lecture part and a seminar part (with an exception of Introduction, which will only have a lecture part). Before the class students are required to read at least core bibliography with regards to a particular topic. Besides recommended literature students are encouraged to search relevant materials online, especially at the websites of various research centers, media etc. During the course of a lecture a teacher can call on students to answer a question on the topic to make them better understand the subject.
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 2nd module0.2 * Class Attendance + 0.2 * Class Presentations + 0.2 * Final Essay + 0.15 * Final Exam + 0.25 * Participation
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Beeson, M. (2009). Institutions of the Asia-Pacific : ASEAN, APEC and Beyond. London: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=236553
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Jetin, B., & Mikić, M. (2016). ASEAN Economic Community : A Model for Asia-wide Regional Integration? Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1192849