South and East Asia in International Relations Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: South and East Asia in International Relations
Module code: W3-MS-S1-SEAIR
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The purpose of the course is to broaden the students' knowledge of the regions of South Asia, Southeast Asia and East Asia and their role in international political relations. In particular, the course will cover the following issues: religious and philosophical systems in the region, the problem of "Asian values" and their relationship to Western values, the problems of domestic and foreign policy of the three most important civilizational and political centers of Asia: China, India and Japan, as well as their impact on the regions of South Asia and East Asia. Those studying also become familiar with the domestic and foreign policies of Southeast Asian countries and the influence of external actors on the regions under discussion.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
The student is prepared to work in an international environment, is open to cultural differences, respectfully relates to people with different points of view. [SEAIR_K01]
 MS_1_K02 [2/5] MS_1_K03 [2/5] MS_1_K04 [4/5]
The student is aware of the complexity of political, economic and social relations in the South and East Asian region and is willing to expand his knowledge, including consulting experts. [SEAIR_K02]
 MS_1_K01 [4/5]
The student can identify the influence of China, Japan and India on political and social relations in the regions of South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia. [SEAIR_U01]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5]
The student is able to perceive and analyze the main challenges and development trends in South and East Asia, is able to develop development scenarios for the selected problem independently and/or cooperating in a group. [SEAIR_U02]
 MS_1_U01 [3/5] MS_1_U02 [4/5] MS_1_U04 [3/5]
The student, using his knowledge of the problems of the Central and East Asian region, is able to solve practical problems and communicates the results of his research clearly and accurately using specialized terminology in a foreign language. [SEAIR_U03]
 MS_1_U06 [2/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5] MS_1_U08 [4/5]
The student knows and understands the philosophical, religious, historical and axiological conditions that constitute the determinants of Asian reality in opposition to European norms. [SEAIR_W01]
 MS_1_W01 [3/5] MS_1_W02 [3/5] MS_1_W04 [4/5]
zna i rozumie złożone relacje polityczne, ekonomiczne, społeczne w regionie Azji Południowej i Wschodniej [SEAIR_W02]
 MS_1_W01 [4/5] MS_1_W02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W3-MS-S1-SEAIR_C] 15 Description [a03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work SEAIR_K01 SEAIR_K02 SEAIR_U01 SEAIR_U02 SEAIR_U03 SEAIR_W01 SEAIR_W02
lecture [W3-MS-S1-SEAIR_W] 30 Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work SEAIR_K02 SEAIR_U01 SEAIR_U02 SEAIR_U03 SEAIR_W01 SEAIR_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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