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1423053 - Istorija azijsko-pacificke regije 1

Course specification
Course title
Acronym 1423053
Study programme
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Type of study
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Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 3.0 Status
      Condition Number of places available on the course. Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal 1. To develop an understanding of the concepts of “civilization” and “culture”; the concept of the “cradle of civilization”; and the notions of the “clash” or “encounter” of civilizations. 2. To familiarize students with the distinctive characteristics of the cradles of civilization in the Asia-Pacific region, the origins and major achievements of Chinese civilization, and to develop an understanding of the principal ways in which Chinese civilization influenced the development of other civilizations in the region. 3. To equip students with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to study the historical development of civilizations in the region and their interactions with Western civilization, with particular emphasis on understanding the key factors underlying successful modernization processes in the region from the 19th century to the present day.
      The outcome The student acquires a foundational understanding of the civilizations of the Asia-Pacific region and their major achievements, and is equipped to pursue further studies of the region with the aim of gaining specialized knowledge of the economic, political, social, and other aspects of contemporary societies in the region. The student understands how the achievements of these civilizations in the modern era are rooted in their respective traditions and unique historical experiences, as well as in the distinct paths they have followed towards modernization.
      Contents
      URL to the subject page https://www.fil.bg.ac.rs/sr/studije/osnovne-akademske-studije/izborne-grupe/izborna-grupa-ao7
      Contents of lectures 1. Basic concepts: “civilization” and “culture”; the concept of the “cradle of civilization”; the “clash” or “encounter” of civilizations. 2. Distinctive characteristics of the cradles of civilization in the Asia-Pacific region; the origins and major achievements of Chinese civilization; key developments in the history of Chinese civilization; technological inventions as driving forces of historical change; understanding the principal ways in which Chinese civilization influenced the development of other civilizations in the region. 3. The “Inner Circle of Influence”: Korea and Japan. 4. The paradigm of Japanese modernization and its influence on the emergence and success of modernization processes in other countries of the Asia-Pacific region. 5. Application of the “Two Prerequisites” and “Four Pillars” of successful modernization to the historical development of civilizations in the region through country studies, research workshops, and case studies prepared by students and presented for discussion in round-table sessions.
      Contents of exercises Practical classes involve discussions between the instructor and students on topics covered by the course syllabus.
      Literature
      1. Marković, Ljiljana & Jović, Marina. 2000. History of Japanese Civilization. Belgrade.
      2. Okakura, Kakuzo. 2008. The Ideals of the East: With Special Reference to the Art of Japan. Belgrade: Liber. (Original title)
      3. Durant, Will. 1935. Our Oriental Heritage. New York: Simon and Schuster. (Original title)
      4. Okakura, Kakuzo, et al. 2004. On Buddhism. Belgrade: Odin. (Kokoro – Spirit of the East Series).
      5. Tarling, Nicholas. 1992. The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia, Vol 1: From early times to c. 1800, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      2
      Methods of teaching Interactive and communicative methods. Dialogic and monologic methods.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 5 Test paper 55
      Practical lessons 0 Oral examination 0
      Projects 0
      Colloquia 20
      Seminars 20