At the end of this course, the students; 1) understand the role of East Asia in the world economy. 2) understand the role of East Asia in world politics.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course examines the history and economic situation of East Asian countries.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
History and Contextual Analysis of Backwardness in East Asia
2nd Week
History and Contextual Analysis of Backwardness in East Asia
3rd Week
History and Contextual Analysis of Backwardness in East Asia
4th Week
Economic Development of Japan
5th Week
Economic Development of Japan
6th Week
Economic Development of Japan
7th Week
Economic Development of Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Economic Development of Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan
10th Week
Economic Development of Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan
11th Week
Economic Development of Southeast Asia
12th Week
Economic Development of Southeast Asia
13th Week
The Rise of China
14th Week
The Rise of China
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
R. Dornbusch, China - A Beginner's Guide J. Stiglitz, Lessons From East Asia R. Wade, Governing The Market P. Krugman, The Myth of Asia's Miracle H-J Chang, Industrial Policies in Asia - The Miracle The Crisis and the Future M. Noland & H. Pack, East Asian Industrial Policies and Applicability for MENA S. Sen, Analysis of Asian Crisis K. Ali Akkemik, Industrial Policies in East Asia - A Revisit K. Ali Akkemik, Savaş-sonrası Japon Ekonomisi'nde Dönüşüm ve Büyüme K. Ali Akkemik, Industrial Development in East Asia - A Comparative Look at Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore (Hackensack, NJ: World Scientific), 2009 K. Ali Akkemik, Japonya 1991 ve ABD 2007-2008 krizlerinin karşılaştırılması Kunio Yoshihara, Japanese Economic Development (Oxford University Press), 1994 Alice Amsden, Asia's Next Giant (Oxford university Press), 1989 J. Stiglitz & S. Yusuf, Rethinking the East Asian Miracle (Oxford University Press), 2001 World Bank, The East Asian Miracle (World Bank), 1993 Takafusa Nakamura, Post-war Japanese Economic Development (Tokyo University Press), 1995
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
60
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
0
0
0
Individual or group work
14
3
42
Preparation for Final exam
1
30
30
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
25
25
Laboratory (including preparation)
0
0
0
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
0
0
0
Total Workload
141
Total Workload / 30
4,7
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)