Universität Wien

150227 SE Economic Development in East Asia (Group 1): Korea and East Asia in the World Economy (2010W)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 12.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 19.10. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 09.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 16.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 23.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 30.11. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 07.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 14.12. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 11.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 18.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Tuesday 25.01. 14:15 - 15:45 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is designed to discuss main currents of the world conomic development surrounding Korea, East Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. Especially, challenges and opportunities facing the Korean and Asia-Pacific economies will be analyzed.
The course will be divided into three main parts: Part I will provide overview of Korean, East Asian and APEC economies, analyzing main changes taking place in the world economy. Part II will be devoted to a detailed discussion of regionalism and multilateralism in the region and strategies of major countries. Part III will deal with Korea's strategies towards East Asian, Asia-Pacific and global economic challenges.

Assessment and permitted materials

Presentation and Term Papers: 50%
Class Attendance and Participation in Discussion: 20%
Homework: 10%
Mid-term Examination: 20% (Final examination will be replaced by presentations.)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Students are expected to be present regularly at the class, give one or two presentations throughout the semester, complete occasional homework projects, and submit a final term paper on one topic of their selection.
The course is designed to be a strongly "interactive" course. Participants have to be prepared for intensive class discussions by reading the required and additional class materials.
"Anybody can intervene anytime" is the basic rule of the classroom. Questions and comments by students, therefore, are strongly encouraged. Also, the professor will strongly engage the participants to be an integral part of the classroom discussion. Thus, an active preparation is strongly encouraged.
Term papers has to be an "academic" paper and around 15 pages in length (Times New Roman 12P, 1 1/2 space, A4 format), and the authors have to make an extensive use of footnotes. Papers should contain "References".

Reading list

Association in the course directory

WM2a, 1000, KMA M2, JMA M9

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