ASEAN COMMUNITY: SECURITY, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIO CULTURAL ASPECTS (2 CREDITS)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: LO1 – identify key principles and concepts in ASEAN regional integration; LO2 – describe major events in the evolution of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN); LO3 – apply theoretical frameworks to understand the development of ASEAN Community; LO4 – analyze current issues facing by ASEAN in security, economics, and socio-cultural realm.

Topics:

1. Introduction;
2. The International Actors in Southeast Asia;
3. The Evolution of ASEAN: The historical and institutional context;
4. The Evolution of ASEAN: The development of interstate cooperation;
5. The Evolution of ASEAN: Understanding The Secretariat;
6. ASEAN and Contemporary Challenges: Traditional Security Issues;
7. ASEAN and Contemporary Challenges: Human Security Issues;
8. ASEAN and Contemporary Challenges: Human Rights Issues;
9. ASEAN and Contemporary Challenges: Trade and Development Issues;
10. ASEAN and Contemporary Challenges: Environmental Issues;
11. The International Relations of ASEAN;
12. Visit to ASEAN Secretariat/Guest Lecture;
13. Students’ Presentation on Selected Issues in ASEAN.