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150089 VU East Asian Hotspots: Economy, Politics and Society of North Korea (2024W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
DIGITAL
Moodle

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

max. 100 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

The Zoom link for the first session is provided via Moodle.

  • Montag 07.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 14.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 21.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 28.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 04.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 11.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 18.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 25.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 02.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 09.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 16.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 13.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 20.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
  • Montag 27.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Online Mode
This course takes place online. Some classes, including Q&A sessions and the tests, will take place in real time via Zoom, others are recorded lectures that can be attended “on demand”. To participate, you will need a stable internet connection, a computer with a webcam, speakers and a microphone (or a headset), and regular access to Moodle (will be granted to you automatically once you are registered for this course). Before registering for this class, make sure you meet these requirements.

Contents
Based on 30 years of research of the Professor on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea), this course aims to shed light on one of the less known states of East Asia. Students learn about the origins of the system and the latest developments in North Korea as the subject or object of actual or potential conflict in the East Asian region. The following areas will be covered: History and tradition; ideology and the leaders; political system; economy: basics; economic reforms; special economic zones; the leadership of Kim Jong-Un; unification. The most current events will also be considered.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Workload
Knowledge of Korean is not required. The lectures and the required readings will be in English. This is a VU, which means that interactive elements exist but are not taking center stage. We will have real-time discussion sessions. In preparation of each unit, students will be asked to read related book chapters or articles. Expect reading about 40 pages per week on average; the detailed required readings are listed in a separate document (schedule and assignments), and on Moodle.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Assessment
Students will be assessed through two multiple-choice tests. The tests will take place online in real time (at 09:45). The dates will be 11.11.2024 and 20.01.2025. Please note:
• There will be no alternative dates for these tests.
• The tests cannot be substituted by anything else.
The final grade will be calculated as the arithmetic average of the grades for the two tests. In case the average is between two grades (1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5), rounding will be done in your favor (1.5 --> 1, 2.5 --> 2 etc.). In other words, in case you miss or fail one test, you can still finish the course by passing the other test.

Prüfungsstoff

The m/c tests will be based on the readings as well as the PPTs.

Literatur

A detailed reading list for each topic will be provided on Moodle.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

WM4

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.10.2024 11:46