Contemporary cultural politics and identity in East Asia
This course delas with the dynamic processes of cultural politics within the East Asian countries, and how these processes forms the local, regional and national as well as transnational identities within a given period of time
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.
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Course structure
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 for Spring semester 24 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
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Do you have questions about the course?
Student Councelor:
exp.asien@su.seDirector of Studies:
Johan Fresk
Phone: 08-16 36 20
