150055 SE International Relations in East Asia (2020S)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Mo 10.02.2020 10:00 bis Mi 26.02.2020 10:00
- Abmeldung bis Do 30.04.2020 23:59
Details
max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
5.3.2020 12-13.30
19.3.2020 12-13.30
26.3.2020 12-13.30
23.4.2020 12-13.30
30.4.2020 12-13.30
7.5.2020 12-13.30
14.5.2020 12-13.30
21.5.2020 12-13.30
28.5.2020 12-13.30
20.6.2020 10-17 (five sessions)
Donnerstag
05.03.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
19.03.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
26.03.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
23.04.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
30.04.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
07.05.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
14.05.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
28.05.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Samstag
20.06.
10:00 - 17:00
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Donnerstag
25.06.
12:00 - 13:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
1. Short presentation (20 % of in-class grade)
Student groups will present one assigned theory of International Relations, their proponents, their key concepts, ontological and methodological approaches. China’s rise is the central objective that needs to be explained by the respective theory.
2. Case Study Presentation (40 % of in-class grade)
Students will be assigned different case studies in which they will develop their own research interests and questions. The analysis must utilize one of the theoretical perspectives discussed in class. More information will be provided in class.
3. Short Paper (40 %)
Students are required to put one of the presentation in writing. The paper must display independent literature research, good academic writing, strong understanding of the theory which is applied and methodological reflection, and should overall justify why the particular case is best understood through the perspective of the respective theory. The paper should be structured according to the following points: (1) short introduction of the case, (2) epistemic goal, (3) theory that is applied (main paradigms, methods, state-of-the-art), (4) analysis, (5) critical discussion of the value of the theory applied and further research possibilities. The paper should run to 3,000 words (+/- 300 words), please upload a pdf document until July 31, 11.55 pm in Moodle.
For completing the assignments and attending the course completely, students receive 8 ECTS.
Student groups will present one assigned theory of International Relations, their proponents, their key concepts, ontological and methodological approaches. China’s rise is the central objective that needs to be explained by the respective theory.
2. Case Study Presentation (40 % of in-class grade)
Students will be assigned different case studies in which they will develop their own research interests and questions. The analysis must utilize one of the theoretical perspectives discussed in class. More information will be provided in class.
3. Short Paper (40 %)
Students are required to put one of the presentation in writing. The paper must display independent literature research, good academic writing, strong understanding of the theory which is applied and methodological reflection, and should overall justify why the particular case is best understood through the perspective of the respective theory. The paper should be structured according to the following points: (1) short introduction of the case, (2) epistemic goal, (3) theory that is applied (main paradigms, methods, state-of-the-art), (4) analysis, (5) critical discussion of the value of the theory applied and further research possibilities. The paper should run to 3,000 words (+/- 300 words), please upload a pdf document until July 31, 11.55 pm in Moodle.
For completing the assignments and attending the course completely, students receive 8 ECTS.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
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.
The seminar paper is an indispensable component of this seminar, in particular as it serves as a direct preparation for the MA thesis. Students who fail to submit a positive and complete term paper (grade 4 or better) via Moodle until 14 August 2020, 11:55 pm will fail the whole course. The numeric EcoS template for assessment of term papers applies (minimum 43 of 72 points for a positive grade). Late submission and/or formal incompleteness will result in failing the course.
Interactive discussion and student participation is integral to this seminar. Regular participation and active participation in e-learning is mandatory. In case of absence or non-performance in th e-learning exercises, the following rule applies: The final grade remains unchanged for up to three sessions missed (à 90 minutes). Students will fail the course if absent for four sessions or more. Please note: To ensure a smooth proceeding of the seminar, be on time! Students who are late by more than 10 minutes will not be signed in on the attendance list.
Grading is based on a “continuous assessment of coursework” (“Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung”). Repetition of individual assessment criteria, therefore, is not possible.
General Rules of Good Academic Practice apply. Non-compliance will result in legal measures according to the regulations of the University of Vienna.
All minimum requirements and assessment criteria will be discussed during the first class. Questions related to the minimum requirements and assessment criteria should be raised during the first meeting. By continuing this course, students automatically accept all minimum requirements and assessment criteria and confirm their understanding thereof. Therefore, attendance at the first class is mandatory. Absence at the first meeting will lead to automatic de-registration from this course.
The seminar paper is an indispensable component of this seminar, in particular as it serves as a direct preparation for the MA thesis. Students who fail to submit a positive and complete term paper (grade 4 or better) via Moodle until 14 August 2020, 11:55 pm will fail the whole course. The numeric EcoS template for assessment of term papers applies (minimum 43 of 72 points for a positive grade). Late submission and/or formal incompleteness will result in failing the course.
Interactive discussion and student participation is integral to this seminar. Regular participation and active participation in e-learning is mandatory. In case of absence or non-performance in th e-learning exercises, the following rule applies: The final grade remains unchanged for up to three sessions missed (à 90 minutes). Students will fail the course if absent for four sessions or more. Please note: To ensure a smooth proceeding of the seminar, be on time! Students who are late by more than 10 minutes will not be signed in on the attendance list.
Grading is based on a “continuous assessment of coursework” (“Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung”). Repetition of individual assessment criteria, therefore, is not possible.
General Rules of Good Academic Practice apply. Non-compliance will result in legal measures according to the regulations of the University of Vienna.
All minimum requirements and assessment criteria will be discussed during the first class. Questions related to the minimum requirements and assessment criteria should be raised during the first meeting. By continuing this course, students automatically accept all minimum requirements and assessment criteria and confirm their understanding thereof. Therefore, attendance at the first class is mandatory. Absence at the first meeting will lead to automatic de-registration from this course.
Prüfungsstoff
By means of reading and discussing specialised texts, students gather or deepen their knowledge of main theories of international relations. On this basis, an analysis of current topics in East Asia is conducted both in class and in the term paper.
Literatur
This is a text based seminar. Students are strongly encouraged to read up on International Relation theories before the start of this class. During the course, students are required to prepare a specific text for each week by bringing questions and adding thoughts to the class discussions. The theoretical part, largely builds on this book:
Dunne, Timothy; Kurki, Milja; Smith, Steve (Eds.) (2010): International Relations Theories. Discipline and Diversity. 2nd ed. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press.
All other required readings will be uploaded into moodle. Students are strongly encouraged to research and read additional academic literature, a list for further readings is included in the syllabus.
Dunne, Timothy; Kurki, Milja; Smith, Steve (Eds.) (2010): International Relations Theories. Discipline and Diversity. 2nd ed. Oxford, New York: Oxford University Press.
All other required readings will be uploaded into moodle. Students are strongly encouraged to research and read additional academic literature, a list for further readings is included in the syllabus.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
WM3b
Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:20
• Shown their ability to understand key concepts of international relations, the genealogy of IR theories and the different paradigm shifts;
• Critically assessed the strength and weaknesses of various theoretical and empirical approaches with regard to International Relations of East Asia
• Successfully conducted a case study analysis, applying and refining academic, writing and research skills acquired before;
• Improved their skills to analyse and interpret political data and evaluate the quality, validity and usefulness of IR research findings;
• Shown a critical attitude towards IR literature and established points of view;
• Demonstrated intellectual integrity and the ability to be self-critical.