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150089 VU East Asian Hotspots: Economy, Politics and Society of North Korea (2025W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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An/Abmeldung
Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Mo 01.09.2025 00:00 bis Mo 29.09.2025 10:00
- Abmeldung bis Fr 31.10.2025 23:59
Details
max. 100 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Montag 06.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 13.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 20.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 27.10. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 03.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 10.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 17.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 24.11. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 01.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 15.12. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 12.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- Montag 19.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
- N Montag 26.01. 11:00 - 12:30 Digital
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Workload
No prior knowledge of the Korean language is required. All lectures and required readings will be conducted in English. As a Vorlesung mit Übung (VU, lecture with integrated practical components), the course incorporates interactive elements, though these do not constitute its primary focus. Real-time discussion sessions will be held to deepen understanding of the material. In preparation for each unit, students are expected to complete assigned readings, typically averaging around 40 pages per week. A detailed list of required readings is provided in a separate document (schedule and assignments) and made available on Moodle.
No prior knowledge of the Korean language is required. All lectures and required readings will be conducted in English. As a Vorlesung mit Übung (VU, lecture with integrated practical components), the course incorporates interactive elements, though these do not constitute its primary focus. Real-time discussion sessions will be held to deepen understanding of the material. In preparation for each unit, students are expected to complete assigned readings, typically averaging around 40 pages per week. A detailed list of required readings is provided in a separate document (schedule and assignments) and made available on Moodle.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
Assessment
Students will be assessed through two multiple-choice tests. The tests will take place online in real time (at 11:00). The dates will be 24.11.2025 and 19.01.2026. Please note:
• No alternative dates will be offered for these tests.
• The examinations cannot be substituted by alternative assignments or activities.
The final grade will be determined as the arithmetic average of the grades obtained in the two tests. Should the average result in a half-grade (e.g., 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5), it will be rounded in the student’s favor (e.g., 1.5 → 1; 2.5 → 2). Consequently, students who miss or fail one test may still successfully complete the course, provided that they pass the other.
Students will be assessed through two multiple-choice tests. The tests will take place online in real time (at 11:00). The dates will be 24.11.2025 and 19.01.2026. Please note:
• No alternative dates will be offered for these tests.
• The examinations cannot be substituted by alternative assignments or activities.
The final grade will be determined as the arithmetic average of the grades obtained in the two tests. Should the average result in a half-grade (e.g., 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5), it will be rounded in the student’s favor (e.g., 1.5 → 1; 2.5 → 2). Consequently, students who miss or fail one test may still successfully complete the course, provided that they pass the other.
Prüfungsstoff
The m/c tests will be based on the readings as well as the PPTs.Registration/Deregistration
Registration for this course is carried out via the electronic registration system of the University of Vienna. Once registered and having participated in at least one session, students are considered legally enrolled for examination, which means that a grade will be awarded. De-registration is possible only within the period specified by the central teaching administration of the University of Vienna. Students who withdraw from the course after this deadline will still be assigned a grade.
Registration for this course is carried out via the electronic registration system of the University of Vienna. Once registered and having participated in at least one session, students are considered legally enrolled for examination, which means that a grade will be awarded. De-registration is possible only within the period specified by the central teaching administration of the University of Vienna. Students who withdraw from the course after this deadline will still be assigned a grade.
Literatur
A detailed reading list for each topic will be provided on Moodle.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
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Letzte Änderung: Mi 08.10.2025 13:06
This course will be conducted online. Some sessions, including Q&A discussions and tests, will be held in real time via Zoom, while others will consist of recorded lectures that can be accessed on demand. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection, a computer equipped with a webcam, speakers, and a microphone (or headset), as well as regular access to Moodle, which will be automatically granted upon registration. Students are advised to ensure that these technical requirements are met prior to enrolling in the course.Contents
Drawing on more than three decades of the professor’s research on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK, or North Korea), this course provides an in-depth examination of one of the least studied states in East Asia. It situates North Korea within the broader regional and global context and addresses both its historical foundations and contemporary dynamics. Students will explore the country’s origins and systemic development, as well as its role as an actor and object in actual and potential conflicts in East Asia. The course covers the following thematic areas: historical legacies and traditions; ideology and leadership; political institutions; the economy (fundamentals, reforms, and special economic zones); the leadership of Kim Jong-Un; and prospects for unification. Attention will also be given to current events and their implications for regional security and international relations.