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Lecturer(s)
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Lavička Martin, Bc. M.A., Ph.D.
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Course content
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Topics: Introductory session - chronology, key terms, and actors The Cold War and Asia Decolonisation, national self-determination and the United Nations The USSR and the United States in Asia Internal enemies and the Red Scare The Sino-Soviet alliance The Korean War Wars in Indochina The Sino-Soviet confrontation Japan during the Cold War Asian anti-communism The end of history and the end of the Cold War?
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
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Learning outcomes
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The main goal of this course is to discuss the Cold War in Asia and to explain how during the 20th century the US and USSR conflict transformed and polarised the relations between the Asian countries. The course emphasises the role of Asian nations in this balancing between the two blocs, and the consequences they had to face. During the seminar, we will further discuss the fundamental ideologies and crucial moments of the Cold War in Asia, as well as the political and geostrategic motivation of individual actors. From a geographical point of view, the course content primarily focuses on South, Southeast and East Asia.
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Prerequisites
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Advanced English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student performance
The course ends with an exam that tests students' understanding of the basic concepts and theoretical perspectives covered in the lectures. Active class participation, including demonstrated knowledge of required readings and a midterm test, will also be evaluated.
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Recommended literature
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Karel Durman. (2009). Popely ještě žhavé 2. díl: Konce dobrodružství 1964-1991. Praha.
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Odd Arne Westad. (2008). The global cold war: third world interventions and the making of our times. Cambridge.
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Tsuyoshi Hasegawa. (2011). The Cold War in East Asia, 1945-1991. Stanford, Calif.
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