The Rise of Asia: Explaining Asian Miracles (2026/2027: Periode 3)

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Cursusdoel

  • to acquire knowledge of the political and economic history of East Asia in the twentieth century;
  • to analyse the various debates and interpretations on the rise of Asia;
  • to develop the ability to design a research project and to collect and analyse the relevant source material and literature;
  • to present the results of the research in a well-structured way in oral and written form.

Vakinhoudelijk

This course offers a general introduction in the recent history of eastern Asia from ca. 1850. The central question is: how ‘miraculous’ was the recent rise of Asia? We trace the political, economic and cultural dynamics of eastern Asia since the reforms in nineteenth-century Japan up to the emergence of the Chinese giant in recent years. Attention will be given to issues such as colonialism, war and decolonization, the Cold War and the turbulent modernization processes in Asian societies. Above all we will look into the conditions for and effects of the dramatic economic growth after World War II. Central to our analysis will be the role of state institutions for the development of Asian economies, but also the role of the Cold War, the United States and the reforms in China after 1978, the effects of neoliberalism, and the fascinating blossoming of Asian cultures. The course offers the fundamental knowledge that will enable students to understand the present-day world and the position of Asia in it.

Aanvullende informatie

This course is part of the minor Global Asia.

Early Exit option for international exchange students (5 ECTS)
Exchange students who are required to return to their home university before January, are allowed to choose an Early Exit option for this course. The Early Exit option means that students can finish the course before Christmas break, receiving 5 ECTS for the course. Students must make arrangements with the course coordinator at the start of the course.

Please note: the time slot shown here is not yet final and may still be modified until the 3rd Wednesday in September.

Werkvormen

Hoorcollege
Toelichting

Lectures; intensive seminars with discussions of literature, sources and assignements; work in small teams.

Voorbereiding

Reading; preparing assignments; preparing presentations.

Werkcollege

Toetsing

Actieve deelname

Verplicht

Opdracht

Verplicht | Weging 20% | ECTS 1,5

Open boek tentamen

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

Paper

Verplicht | Weging 40% | ECTS 3

Ingangseisen en voorkennis

Ingangseisen

Er is geen informatie over verplichte ingangseisen bekend.

Voorkennis

Er is geen informatie over benodigde voorkennis bekend.

Voertalen

  • Engels

Cursusmomenten

Gerelateerde studies

Thema's

Tentamens

Er is geen tentamenrooster beschikbaar voor deze cursus

Verplicht materiaal

  • WNB

Aanbevolen materiaal

Er is geen informatie over de aanbevolen literatuur bekend

Coördinator

dr. J.P. Tang j.p.tang@uu.nl

Docenten

dr. R. Raben R.Raben@uu.nl
dr. J.P. Tang j.p.tang@uu.nl

Inschrijving

Deze cursus is open voor bijvakkers. Controleer wel of er aanvullende ingangseisen gelden.

Inschrijving
Van maandag 2 november 2026 tot en met vrijdag 20 november 2026

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