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Course 2. Advanced Studies in ASEAN Regionalism

Programme International Masters in European Regional Integration
International Masters in ASEAN Studies

Course Code* QQX7002
Course Title* Advanced Studies in ASEAN Regionalism
Course Pre-requisite(s)/ None
Minimum Requirement(s)

Student Learning Time 120 hours
(SLT)*

Credit* 3

Course Learning At the end of this course, students are able to:
Outcomes*  interpret the roles of cultures and national interests
of member states in the evaluation of ASEAN
regionalism. (C5)
 identify the normative values and political realities
associated with the ‘ASEAN way’ as a set of principles
and a method of conducting regional diplomatic
relations. (A4)
 evaluate the ASEAN mechanism in managing the
relations with other countries and regions. (C5)

Transferable Skills None

Synopsis of Course This course allows students to develop an in-depth
Contents knowledge of ASEAN regionalism. Part one provides an
introduction to the theoretical framework, practical
rationale and the requirements and expected outcome of
regionalism. It further zooms in to the evolution of
ASEAN as regional organization. Part two covers the
normative values and political realities associated with
the ‘ASEAN way’ as a set of principles and a method of
conducting regional diplomatic relations and
implementing agreements among member states. It also
deals with the norms, values, principles and procedures
that governed regional organization. Part three will
analyse the ASEAN strategies in maintaining the
relevancy of ASEAN in the globalized world and evaluate
the ASEAN mechanism in managing the relations with
other countries and regions. Examples/cases given are
within the Asia-Europe context.

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