Asia-Pacific Regional Development

COURSE Asia-Pacific Regional Development

Overview

Overview

A graduate-level survey of International Relations, Public Governance, Political Economy, and Society and Culture in the Asia-Pacific.

Audience

This course was first designed as a required course for doctoral students in the International Doctoral Program in Asia-Pacific Studies (IDAS) at National Chengchi University. The materials are generally applicable to students of any level and degree program.

Teaching
  • National Chengchi University
  • National Chengchi University

Content

Course Content

This course surveys four major fields in Asia-Pacific studies: International Relations, Public Governance, Political Economy, and Society and Culture. Students compare theoretical debates, research designs, and disciplinary approaches across regional cases. The course also develops the practical skills needed to evaluate arguments, evidence, and framing; assemble annotated reading lists; and write qualifying-exam-style essays.

Requirements

No prerequisites are required. Students are expected to read and write at a graduate level.

Resources

Materials
  • Course syllabus

    Source syllabus for the Fall 2025 course.

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