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China and East Asia: Identifying Challenges and Scoping the Future (2 º Sem 2017/2018)

Code:	03230
Acronym:	CEO
Level:	2nd Cycle
Basic:	No
Teaching Language(s):	English
Friendly languages:

Be English-friendly or any other language-friendly means that UC is taught in a language but can either of the following conditions:
1. There are support materials in English / other language;
2. There are exercises, tests and exams in English / other language;
3. There is a possibility to present written or oral work in English / other language.

Semester	ECTS Credits	Theoretical Lesson (T)	Theoretical and Pratical Lesson (TP)	Practical and laboratorial lesson (PL)	Seminary (S)	Field Work (TC)	Training Period (E)	Tutorial Orientation (OT)	Contact Hours	Autonomous Work	Others (O)	Total Load Hours [?]Contact Hours + Autonomous Work
1	6.0	10.0 h/sem	10.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	1.0 h/sem	21.0 h/sem	129.0 h/sem	0.0 h/sem	150.0 h/sem


Since year	2016/2017
Pre-requisites	None.
Objectives	In this course students are expected to understand the evolution and contemporary political, economic and societal situation of China and East Asia. The learning experience is geared towards developing the skills needed to comprehend the specificity of these regions and engage in the dynamics of contemporary international relations, characterized by globalization, the emergence of new players, especially in the areas of economy, science, technology, culture and society. At the end of this course students will be able to understand and frame the specificities of China and East Asia at the internal and international level (regional and global frames)
Program	I - Introduction to the reality of China and East Asia II - China and East Asia Economies: Structure and long term strategies III - Science, Technology and Systems of Innovation IV - Doing Business with, in and among East Asian players V - Portugal and East Asia (historical perspective) VI - Security and balance of power in East Asia VII - Hub cities and networking VIII - Living and working in China IX - East Asia societies and cultures
Evaluation Method	Class Participation: 25% Individual Essay: 75%
Teaching Method	The course is based on a conceptual perspective, completed by an empirical approach to the subjects, aiming to develop student?s abilities in a broader understanding of the region. The following learning methodologies will be used: 1.Expositional,including the presentation of theoretical references, studies and case studies; 2.Participative,requiring a regular contribution to the class topics; 3.Active,including autonomous study and group interaction for the discussion of the course topics.
Observations	None
Basic Bibliographic	Church, Peter (editor) (2009), A Short History of South-East Asia, Wiley, Singapore Zhang, Feng (2015), Chinese Hegemony: Grand strategy and international institutions in East Asia History, Stanford University Rozman, Gilbert (2015), Misunderstanding Asia: International Relations Theory and Asian Studies over Half a Century, Palgrave Macmillan Bateman, Sam, Emmers, Ralf (2009), Security and International Politics in the South China Sea: towards a cooperative management regime, Routledege Zang, Xiaowei (2015), Understanding Chinese Society, Routledge Ganguly, Sumit, Thompson, William (2011), Asian Rivalries: conflict, escalation, and limitations on two-level games, Stanford University Can, Steve (2012), Looking for China, The U.S. and Power Balace in East Asia, Stanford University Wan, Ming (2016), The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: the construction of power and struggle for the East Asian International Order, Palgrave Macmillan
Complementar Bibliographic	Odgaard, L., ?Maritime security in East Asia: Peaceful coexistence and active defense in China?s Diaoyu/Senkaku policy?, Journal of Contemporary China, Volume 26, Issue 103, 2 January 2017, Pages 118-133 Singh, B., Teo, S., Ho, B., ?Rising Sino-Japanese competition: perspectives from South-East Asian elites?, Australian Journal of International Affairs, Volume 71, Issue 1, 2 January 2017, Pages 105-120 Morton, K., ?China's ambition in the South China Sea: is a legitimate maritime order possible??, International Affairs, Volume 92, Issue 4, 1 July 2016, Pages 909-940 Tongzon, J., Yang, D., Hedging Strategies of the Middle Powers in East Asian Security: the Cases of South Korea and Malaysia, Maritime Economics and Logistics, Volume 18, Issue 1, 1 March 2016, Pages 19-40 Baumann, C., Winzar, H., ?The role of secondary education in explaining competitiveness?, East Asia, Asia Pacific Journal of Education, Volume 36, Issue 1, 2 January 2016, Pages 13-30 Mok, K. H., ?Massification of higher education, graduate employment and social mobility in the Greater China region?, British Journal of Sociology of Education, 14 December 2016, Pages 1-15 Peng, Y., Lin, A., Wang, K., Liu, F. Zeng, F. Yang, L., ?Global trends in DEM-related research from 1994 to 2013: a bibliometric analysis?, Scientometrics, Volume 105, Issue 1, 13 August 2015, Pages 347-366 Lee, J. T., ?Soft power and cultural diplomacy: emerging education hubs in Asia?, Comparative Education, Volume 51, Issue 3, 3 July 2015, Pages 353-374 Thomaz, L.F., ?On the other side of the world: Vehicular tongues and inter-ethnic communication in the Indian Ocean at the time of the Portuguese discoveries?, Melanges de la Casa de Velazquez, Volume 45, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 113-131 Tang, U.W., Sheng, N., ?Macao?, Cities, Volume 26, Issue 4, August 2009, Pages 220-231 Huang, C., Soete, L., ?The global challenges of the knowledge economy: China and the European Union?, Science and Public Policy, Volume 35, Issue 10, 2008, Pages 771-781 Simpson, T.,? Macao, capital of the 21st century??, Environment and Planning D: Society and Space, Volume 26, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 1053-1079 James, J., ? Is there a Renewed Role for Appropriate Technology in the New Global Innovation System??, Journal of International Development, Volume 28, Issue 8, 1 November 2016, Pages 1313-1322 Liu, J., ?Globalizing indigenous psychology: An East Asian form of hierarchical relationalism with worldwide implications?, Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, Volume 45, Issue 1, 1 March 2015, Pages 82-94 Cheng, B.S., et alt, ?Paternalistic Leadership in Four East Asian Societies: Generalizability and Cultural Differences of the Triad Model?, Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, Volume 45, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 82-90 Lee, J. Y., ?Hedging Strategies of the Middle Powers in East Asian Security: the Cases of South Korea and Malaysia?, East Asia, 14 December 2016, Pages 1-15