You will be expected to write a research paper investigating some aspect of economic, political, or social relations in a state of the Asia Pacific. We will discuss this process throughout the semester, but it is important for you to get an early start to produce a high quality product.
You will also be asked a series of questions about your paper as part of the final exam to help me evaluate the quality of your work.
Some topics you might consider include:
1. What role does ethnicity play in the politics of a given Asian Pacific country?
2. How does film, fiction, or art represent economic, political, or social trends in a given Asian Pacific country?
3. How do debates about the teaching of history reflect current economic, political, and or social trends?
4. What has been the path of democratization or economic development in a given Asian Pacific country?
5. How does ideology impact the economy, politics and society of a given Asian Pacific country?
6. How does corruption influence the economy, politics, and society of a given Asian Pacific country?
7. What role does global justice concerns play in the economy, politics and society of a given Asian Pacific country?
8. What role do environmental concerns play in the economy, politics and society of a given Asian Pacific country?