Universität Wien

150086 SE SE Political Systems in East Asia (2012W)

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

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Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Freitag 05.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 12.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 09.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 16.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 23.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 30.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 07.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 14.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 11.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 18.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Freitag 25.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course aims at communicating basic characteristics, common features and differences of five East Asian political systems based on a solid methodological and theoretical foundation.
In a first step, a strong methodological basis is created by introducing key terms and classifications as well as two theoretical approaches within the comparative method in political science. In a second step, main characteristics of five political systems in East Asia (Japan, PR China, South Korea, North Korea and Taiwan) are elaborated by integrating them into the methodological framework created before. Here, we will pay close attention to historical developments and current issues. The last three sessions will be used for dealing with three focus areas in more depth. These will be presented by students in group presentations.
The course strongly features a comparative analysis approach: Students will therefore learn how to analyze and compare institutional structures, actors as well as processes and political measures within the five systems.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

This is a text based seminar. Students therefore need to read articles and/or book chapters on a weekly basis. Additionally, they are asked to fulfill weekly tasks related to the reading assignments (i.e. summaries, short essays, questions on the articles etc). Discussions are a vital part of the seminar, hence regular attendance is compulsory.

Grading will be based on the following ratio:
Attendance: 10%
Class discussion and short presentations: 25%
Weekly tasks (via moodle): 20%
Seminar thesis (21 pages excluding content, references, attachments): 45%

The seminar thesis is an indispensable component of the seminar. It serves as a direct preparation for the MA thesis.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

In this course, students will attain basic knowledge of political system theories and methods in general as well as characteristics of the different political systems in Japan, China, Taiwan and South Korea. They learn how to apply methodological approaches to the empirical context in East Asia. They are able to understand and explain current developments. By writing a methodologically sound seminar thesis they apply their acquired knowledge and prepare for the upcoming master thesis.

Prüfungsstoff

Literatur

Recommended for introductory reading are the following two books:

Caramani, Daniele (2008): Comparative Politics. Oxford University Press: Oxford.
Hayes, Louis D. (2012): Political Systems of East Asia – China, Korea, and Japan. M.E. Sharpe: Armonk.

A complete literature list and detailed schedule will be presented at the first session of this course.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

WM3a, 1000, KMA M2, JMA M9

Letzte Änderung: Mo 07.09.2020 15:35