| サブタイトル | | | New Possibilities from Japan-Myanmar Relations and Multilateralism |
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| 科目のねらい | | | This course/subject discusses a new level of cooperation and interaction between Japan and Myanmar. It covers topics on ODA, security, humanity, sociopolitical changes and environment. International relations and regional positions of Japan and Myanmar are discussed. The challenges of Myanmar are analysed in the context of the roles of the middle powers and the United Nations in tackling global challenges of today's interconnected world affecting Myanmar and the region. |
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| 到達目標 | | (1) Students will be able to use methodologies of regional and area studies and digest information.
(2) Students will be able to understand complex perspectives of the region including challenges.
(3) Students will develop skills in applied writing on thematic topics/reports assigned by lecturers.
(4) Students will gain skills to discover situational urgencies and analyze cause-impact relations on a critical issue of their own areas of interest.
(5) Students will have a sound knowledge foundation to become policy analysts, country experts and subject specialists in the future. |
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授業の内容・
計画 | | 1. Global landscape, regional choices and local responses
2. Asian countries in international openness
3. Myanmar and/or Burma: Problem identification, analysis and discussion
4. Why Japan matters: Japan's foreign aid in Regional and global perspectives
5. Japan's choice and the neighbors' rise
6. Myanmar's international relations and regional standing
7. Japan on SDGs, global compact, CSR, technology and education.
8. Historical root and cultural similarity
9. Japan- Myanmar political relations
10. Japan-Myanmar socioeconomic relations
11. Democracy and justice: Hurdles and opportunities
12. Development and peace: Through infrastructure, human security and human development
13. Japan's initiatives and Burma's expectations
14. Collaborations among academia, voluntary sector and media on Myanmar's issues
15. Japan's position on Myanmar's transition: rule of law, constitutional deadlock and peace |
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評価方法
（基準等） | | In-class discussions (20%)
Four research reports (40%)
Video critique (10%)
Additional study through field work or presenting at international seminars (20%)
Final debate (10%) |
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授業外の学修
(予習･復習) | | (1) Read reference books critically before each lecture.
(2) Formulate well-organized and well-supported arguments per topic after each class for discussion.
(3) Each student is required to present a paper in a Special Seminar. |
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教科書・
参考書 | | Seekins, D.M. (2008). Burma and Japan since 1940. NIAS (978-8776940171).
Lall, M. (2016). Understanding Reform in Myanmar. Hurst & Company (978-1849045803).
Takeda, M. (2020). Women, Children and Social Transformation in Myanmar. Palgrave Macmillan (978-9811508202). |
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| 質疑応答 | | | Visit my office during office hours (Monday/Wednesday 12:50-13:20) or write to choyama365@gmail.com. |
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| 備考 | | | This course/subject is taught in English. Guest speakers will be invited for discussion whenever possible. |
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| 更新日付 | | 2020/02/17 22:27:29 |