Universität Wien

150136 UE Exercise Course on Political Systems in East Asia (2023S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
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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. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 02.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 09.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 16.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 23.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 30.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 20.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 27.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 04.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 11.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 25.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 01.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 15.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 22.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Thursday 29.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The primary objective of this course is to review basic components of social science research design and guide the writing of an academic research paper. Designed to reflect EcoS’ integrated teaching and learning concept, this exercise course (“Übung”) complements the seminar Political Systems in East Asia (SE 150138).

Students will do three things in this course. They are:

1. review key elements of research design in the social sciences;
2. explore qualitative research methods, focusing on case studies and process tracing; and
3. complete guided writing assignments for specific components of an academic research paper

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading is based on a “continuous assessment of coursework” (“Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung”). There are four graded components of this course (% of final grade):

1. Attendance and participation (10%)
2. Writing assignment #1: Case studies and process tracing: Reflections (30%)
3. Writing assignment #2: Research proposal and annotated bibliography (30%)
4. Writing assignment #3: Analytical framework (30%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Positive grades (grade 4 or better) for all formal requirements as listed under “Assessment (Art der Leistungskontrolle)” are a minimum requirement for passing this course.
Grading is based on a “continuous assessment of coursework” (“Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung”).

The course is divided into two sections.

In section one, students will read about the principles of research design and types of empirical research. Specific focus will be devoted to certain qualitative research methods, namely the comparative case study design. Students will be assigned readings and must come to class prepared to discuss them.

The second section of the course will be dedicated to applying what was learned in the first section to a research project. Students will be required to write and present a basic research proposal. This will be followed by writing a literature review and will conclude with a written submission on the analytical framework.

All written components are meant to support the research paper for Political Systems in East Asia. Specific guidelines will be provided by the instructor. Depending on the final number of students enrolled, either one-on-one or small group sessions will be conducted with the instructor for research proposal presentations. The class will not meet regularly during the second section. Scheduling for these consultations and the second section will be determined in the first few weeks of class.

Examination topics

(see above)

Reading list

A completed syllabus will be provided by the first class.

Association in the course directory

M3

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