| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
| This course examines the security issues that influence the Asia Pacific today. Topics that will be covered range from traditional geopolitical issues concerning China, India, Taiwan Strait, Korean Peninsula and South China Sea to non-traditional issues centered on artificial intelligence and other technological advancements. This class will observe the strategies of key actors in the region. |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Introduction: Security in the Indo-Pacific Era |
| Week 2 |
Threat Perceptions and China-Japan Relations*virtual session |
| Week 3 |
Great Powers and Indo-Pacific Order |
| Week 4 |
Regional Security Complex and Taiwan-China Relations*virtual session |
| Week 5 |
China Rising and Its Geopolitical Implications |
| Week 6 |
Security Dilemma and India-Pakistan Relations*virtual session |
| Week 7 |
Arms Race in the Asia Pacific |
| Week 8 |
Historical Narrative and India-China border dispute*virtual session |
| Week 9 |
Case Study: Alliance and Hegemonic Stability |
| Week 10 |
Security Community and South China Sea*virtual session |
| Week 11 |
Case Study: Sea Power Competition in Asia |
| Week 12 |
Case Study: The Space Race in Asia |
| Week 13 |
Case Study: Artificial Intelligence and Technological Competition |
| Week 14 |
North Korea and Weapon of Mass Destruction |
| Week 15 |
THAAD and the Korean Peninsula |
| Week 16 |
Conclusion: the Future of Asia Pacific Security |
self-directed
learning |
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
Attendance: 10%
Group Presentation: 20%
Assignment: 30%
Final Report: 40%
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| Textbook & other References |
| There exists no simple updated volume that covers the topic. The instructors will provide reading material throughout the semester. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
| There exists no simple updated volume that covers the topic. The instructors will provide reading material throughout the semester. |
| Office Hours |
| By appointment. Email: ttliu@dragon.nchu.edu.tw |
| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| include experience courses：N |
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