International Programs

General information

• Course number and title: KOREAN 3001: Topics in Korean – Humanities
• Instructor: Dr. Siryung Jang
• Meeting times: 3:30–4:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Credit: Three humanities credits

Course description

This course seeks to thoroughly examine security challenges in the East Asian region through the lens of international relations. Key countries in this area, such as North and South Korea, the United States, China, Japan, Taiwan and Russia, possess varied strategic interests. The course will comprehensively investigate the historical and political dynamics among these nations and the current security landscape.

The course is structured into two phases. In the first phase, we will assess the fundamental characteristics of states that play significant roles in the international arena. This includes examining aspects such as territory, people and sovereignty to better understand each country’s position and function in international relations. In the second phase, we will provide a detailed analysis of ongoing security issues in the region. We will investigate crucial factors affecting the current security climate, including North Korea’s nuclear crisis, cross-strait relations, disputes in the South China Sea, territorial conflicts and arms races among regional states.

Contact

For additional details contact the course instructor, Dr. Siryung Jang, siryungjang@gmail.com.