Politics in East Asia
The Chinese and Japanese Studies Program is pleased to announce that it will offer a research seminar in spring 2009 with a focus on the changing US-China relations in the wake of the Beijing Olympics, the financial crisis, and the coming US presidential election. This is will the eighth seminar offered by CJSP. In addition to regular classes prior to spring break, this seminar features a subsidized, eight-day field research trip to China (mainly the Hangzhou area) during the spring break. The seminar requires each participant to conduct a scholarly research project and complete a 25-page research paper based in part on the field trip. Professor Zhimin Lin of Political Science will teach this course and lead the field research. The 2009 Spring Research will be cross-listed as EA390B/POLS490A/CHST590B. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 15:05 to 16:20.
Prerequisites: This research seminar is open to CJS majors, MACS students, or student with
other majors who have substantial prior exposure to East Asian studies (or having taken at least
one course on East Asia). Students will need to receive approval from Professor Lin in order to
register for this course.
Cost: The Chinese and Japanese Studies Program will cover most of the costs of field research
trips including international travel, meals/lodging in China, and other research-related expenses.
There is a registration fee of $600.00 per student to cover the rest.
Language Training: While there is no formal language requirement, participants in this
research seminar are strongly recommended to take or audit the Chinese language classes
through Valparaiso University or by the Confucius Institute.
Enrollment: Enrollment will be limited to 10.
Registration: Due to the need for advanced planning, pre-registration consultation with
Professor Lin is required. Please submit the following application to Professor Lin (Huegli Hal)
by Wednesday October 25th (at the latest) so that decisions can be made immediately after the
fall break and on October 30, 2008. If you are interested in this course or want to know more
about the seminar, please contact Professor Lin (x5749, Zhimin.lin@valpo.edu) as soon as you
can since space is limited.