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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
Continuous assessment of course work
REMOTE
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 100 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

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

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

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

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.

Assessment and permitted materials

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.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

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.

Examination topics

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

Reading list

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

Association in the course directory

WM4

Last modified: Mo 07.10.2024 11:46