Contemporary cultural politics and identity in East Asia
The focus of the course is placed current strategies of the cultural politics in the East Asian countries, that are made in order to meet the contemporary challenges of a time when culture is considered as a key dimension in globalisation. As a backdrop for understanding current features in cultural politics and how it has been developed in Japan, China, North- and South Korea, earlier priorities will also be discussed.
The course identifies relevant changes in the cultural politics of the East Asian countries during different periods.
Teaching Format
Instruction is given in the form of lectures and seminars. Attendance at all teaching is mandatory. The language of instruction is English.
Course details and resources
Course details and resources can be found in the learning platform Athena.
Please note that only registred students have access to downloadable resources, like PDF documents, in Athena.
Assessment
The course is examined on the basis of a case study, which is presented orally during the course and in writing at the end of the course.
The subject of the case study is chosen in consulation with the examiner.
Examiner
Do you have questions about the course?
Student Councelor:
exp.asien@su.se
Director of Studies:
Johan Fresk
Phone: 08-16 36 20
