Reading Assignments for
Chung-ang University Classes 2014
Prof. David A. Mason
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Discussion of Public Affairs
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South Launching Leaflets to the North
Japan-South Korea Relations -- CFR
NE ASIA'S TRIANGLE: KOREA-CHINA-JAPAN RELATIONS
Reconciliation between Japan and Others
NK diplomat returns home without meeting Chinese officials
Week 10/6, 7, 10 ~ Korea-Japan:
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Week 10/13, 14, 17 ~ Korea-China:
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Later Weeks :
Week 10/20, 21, 24 ~ Korea-USA:
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Considering Answers Kr-Ch-Jp-USA Assignment
for Nov 3, 4, 7 class
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT -- due on Nov 24, 25, 28
Consider Question 14 on that list, which is:
"What do you think South Korea’s stance should be towards
the conflicts between Japan, China and America?"
Then, write a one-page essay of your answer --
what you believe that your government should do about this,
in the next 10-20 years.
Don't describe the situations, as we have already discussed --
just give your opinion, what to do and why.
Just one page.
It should be in essay-form, with introduction, body and conclusion.
If you need my help, just write to me, or come see me in my office.
Week 11/10, 11, 14:
Human Rights -- Universal or Cultural?
1. To what extent are all "Human Rights" universal in value and
application to everyone, and to what extent are they determined
and applied by each different nation or culture?
Can you assign a % to each side...? (10%-90%, 40%-60%, etc)
2. Which do you think are the most important "Human Rights"?
Democracy, Life, Free Speech, Job, Food & House, National
Development, Free Lifestyle, Equality of Opportunity, Religious
Freedom, Equality of Genders, National Independence, ... etc?
Can you rank them?
3. Do you think the East-Asian versions of these are different from
Western norms? Or are they determined by economic level?
4. Do you think that "the international community" (such as United
Nations) should judge and interfere in various nations' domestic
affairs "in the name of human rights" for political freedoms?
5. Do you think that "the international community" (such as the
United Nations) should interfere in various countries domestic
affairs "in the name of human rights" for social reforms (women,
gays, racism, etc)? Including when religious beliefs are involved?
6. If so, what actions are justified -- investigations with reports?
sanctions? criminal charges? invasion & war?
Grading System:
25% Midterm Exam
25% Homework Assignments
30% Debate Presentation
20% Attendance and Participation
SK's Real Culture of Shame
Lawmakers Vote to Ban Advanced Placement U.S. History