Seminar on Comparative Politics of Southeast Asia

Serial Number
43606
Course Number
PS5720
Course Identifier
322 U2560
No Class
2 Credits
Elective
DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE / Program for East Asian Studies / GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
- DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
- Program for East Asian Studies
- GRADUATE INSTITUTE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
KAI-PING HUANG
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- COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
- kaipinghuang@ntu.edu.tw
- 社會科學學院7 樓728 室
- 02-33668387
Wed 3, 4
社科306
Type 2
Students can add courses online with the given permission number by the class instructor
30 Student Quota
NTU 30
No Specialization Program
English
NTU COOL
Core Capabilities and Curriculum Planning

Notes
The course is conducted in English。
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Course Description
In this course, we will discuss theories and concepts related to political development in Southeast Asian countries. Our discussion will focus on the reasons behind the differences in political development between these countries, as well as key factors influencing their economic, social, and political progress. Students will be introduced to several different themes throughout the course, with each week focusing on different countries. For a full participation in class discussions, students should supplement their knowledge with information regarding the history and systems of Southeast Asian countries outside of class. The purpose of this course is to guide students in understanding the following questions:  What are the influences of colonialism, economic development, ethnic identity, religious beliefs, and culture on Southeast Asian political development?  What causes some countries to be able to democratize while others cannot?  What are the challenges to Southeast Asia's democratic consolidation? In what ways does autocratization occur in the region?
Course Objective
By the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. identify and analyze concepts and theories in comparative politics related to Southeast Asian contexts; 2. examine these concepts and theories in real-life case studies and gain a better understanding of the criteria and methods for cross-national analysis; 3. articulate and demonstrate how to apply the concepts and theories in your own analysis; 4. gain in-depth understandings of the following countries: the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
Course Requirement
Reading discussion 10% In-class discussion 15% Mid-term exam 25% Group presentations 20% Final term paper 30%
Expected weekly study hours before and/or after class
1-2 hours
Office Hour
Fri 12:30 - 13:30
Or by appointment
Designated Reading
See material list
References
See material list

Grading

10%	Reading Discussion To complete one record, submit your questions or thoughts regarding the course readings to NTU COOL before class begins. TWO records can be exempted. That is, in the case of 12 weeks of discussion, students only need 10 records to gain 100 points.
15%	In-class Discussion This course is premised on active discussion and students are expected to come to class having completed the readings and ready to discuss them. THREE records can be exempted. That is, in the case of 12 weeks of discussion, students only need 9 records to gain 100 points.
25%	Mid-term Exam The mid-term exam will include short answer and essay questions. Application and identification are stressed more than memorization of material. The test will be conducted online and will last two hours.
20%	Group Presentations Students should form groups with 3 members at the beginning of the semester. First come, first served. The topic is to discuss a critical moment in the history of a country of your choice and its influence on the development of its politics.
30%	Final Term Paper Students will write an essay (not more than 10 pages, including the reference list) on a topic they choose for the final report. The instructor will provide the topic in advance. Grading criteria will include whether or not there is a clear argument, sufficient and convincing reasons and evidence to support the argument, and the relevance of the argument to the literature.

Adjustment methods for students

Adjustment Method	Description
A2	以錄影輔助 Assisted by video
B6	學生與授課老師協議改以其他形式呈現 Mutual agreement to present in other ways between students and instructors
C2	書面(口頭)報告取代考試 Written (oral) reports replace exams
D1	由師生雙方議定 Negotiated by both teachers and students

Make-up Class Information

Course Schedule

9/3Week 1	9/3	Course Introduction
9/10Week 2	9/10	The Legacy of Colonialism: Indonesia and the Philippine
9/17Week 3	9/17	The Legacy of Colonialism: Malaysia, Singapore, and Myanmar
9/24Week 4	9/24	The Legacy of Colonialism: Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand
10/1Week 5	10/1	Nationalist Movement
10/8Week 6	10/8	Ethnic Conflicts: Malaysia and Indonesia
10/15Week 7	10/15	Ethnic Conflicts: Myanmar
10/22Week 8	10/22	Mid-term exam
10/29Week 9	10/29	Authoritarian Resilience
11/5Week 10	11/5	Clientelism I
11/12Week 11	11/12	Clientelism II
11/19Week 12	11/19	Challenges of Democratization
11/26Week 13	11/26	Democratic Backsliding
12/3Week 14	12/3	Group Presentations I
12/10Week 15	12/10	Group Presentations II
12/17Week 16	12/17	Final term paper due

Fri	12:30 - 13:30
Or by appointment