INST 101
Asia and the World
Last Offered Spring 2014
Division II
Cross-listed PSCI 100 / ASST 201
This course is not offered in the current catalog

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Asia looms large in contemporary world politics: Japan is gradually assuming an expanded regional national security role; The People’s Republic of China is emerging as a multifaceted Great Power; India is challenged by rising ethno-nationalism. This course will explore both the historical background and current dynamics of political and economic issues in these three countries, drawing on themes of imperialism, nationalism, and globalization. It is an introductory class and, therefore, no prior coursework in political science or Asian studies is necessary.
The Class: Format: predominately lecture
Limit: 35
Expected: 35
Class#: 3399
Grading: yes pass/fail option, yes fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: two short papers and a final exam
Prerequisites: first-year or sophomore standing
Distributions: Division II
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
PSCI 100 Division II ASST 201 Division II INST 101 Division II
Attributes: INST East Asian Studies Electives
PSCI Comparative Politics Courses
PSCI International Relations Courses

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