150125 VU Regionalism, Institutions and Transnational Crimes in East Asia (2022W)
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 Mi 14.09.2022 10:00 bis Mi 28.09.2022 10:00
- Abmeldung bis Fr 28.10.2022 23:59
Details
max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
*Note on schedule: Session on thursday 06 October is NOT part of this course. This is the time booked for the EcoS welcoming event for the winter semester 2022.
*Note on teaching mode:This course will be taught on site. However, in case there is a change in teaching regulations because of Covid-19, some units could change to online mode. Students will be informed about any changes via u:space and Moodle.
- Dienstag 04.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Donnerstag 06.10. 15:30 - 17:30 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
- Dienstag 11.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 18.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 25.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 08.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 15.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 22.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 29.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 06.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 13.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 10.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 17.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 24.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
- Dienstag 31.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
The final grade from the course is a result of the following:
1) Attendance (10%)
3) Midterm exam on UNTOC and complementary UN Conventions (open book) (30%)
4) Reading and commenting texts (40%)
5) Group Presentation – Tracking News (20%)1) Attendance:
Regular attendance is mandatory. Please refer to section ‘Minimum requirements and assessment criteria’ for more details.2) Midterm exam on the UN Convention on Transnational Crimes
The midterm exam (open book) will be in the form of a multiple-choice test. The purpose of this Exam is to assess the student’s understanding of the three UN Convention on Transnational Crimes - UNTOC, its main provisions and the relation with complementary UN Conventions on the issues of: Forced Labour, Drug Conventions (Summary), Convention of the Rights of the Child, and CITES.
- Date for the midterm exam: 15 November 20223) Reading and commenting texts:
Students are required to write a critical comment on assigned readings, between 400-500 words per comment. There will be a total of 5 commentaries to submit in preparation for 5 discussion sessions.
- Submission of commentaries must take place 24 hours before class (Moodle)
- Students can use additional sources
- Students are encouraged to draw connections with material previously discussed in class
- List of references is not included in final word-count
- Citation Style required: CMOS 17th Ed.4) Group Presentation – Tracking News
After the third week of the course, students will be divided into groups, each one in charge of tracking the latest developments on a specific type of Transnational Crime in East Asia:
- There will be a total of 5 discussion topics.
- Each group will prepare for 1 presentation of 15 minutes, followed by 10-minute discussion.
- Presentations must include links to news sources (CMOS 17th Ed.)
- Grade will be given as a group
1) Attendance (10%)
3) Midterm exam on UNTOC and complementary UN Conventions (open book) (30%)
4) Reading and commenting texts (40%)
5) Group Presentation – Tracking News (20%)1) Attendance:
Regular attendance is mandatory. Please refer to section ‘Minimum requirements and assessment criteria’ for more details.2) Midterm exam on the UN Convention on Transnational Crimes
The midterm exam (open book) will be in the form of a multiple-choice test. The purpose of this Exam is to assess the student’s understanding of the three UN Convention on Transnational Crimes - UNTOC, its main provisions and the relation with complementary UN Conventions on the issues of: Forced Labour, Drug Conventions (Summary), Convention of the Rights of the Child, and CITES.
- Date for the midterm exam: 15 November 20223) Reading and commenting texts:
Students are required to write a critical comment on assigned readings, between 400-500 words per comment. There will be a total of 5 commentaries to submit in preparation for 5 discussion sessions.
- Submission of commentaries must take place 24 hours before class (Moodle)
- Students can use additional sources
- Students are encouraged to draw connections with material previously discussed in class
- List of references is not included in final word-count
- Citation Style required: CMOS 17th Ed.4) Group Presentation – Tracking News
After the third week of the course, students will be divided into groups, each one in charge of tracking the latest developments on a specific type of Transnational Crime in East Asia:
- There will be a total of 5 discussion topics.
- Each group will prepare for 1 presentation of 15 minutes, followed by 10-minute discussion.
- Presentations must include links to news sources (CMOS 17th Ed.)
- Grade will be given as a group
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
During the first session (04.10.2022), the lecturer will explain all minimum requirements and assessment criteria. By continuing this course, students accept all minimum requirements and assessment criteria.Absence at the first session will lead to automatic de-registration from this course. In case there is a unit taught online, if a student has troubles with the connection on Zoom, she/he/they must contact the lecturer per e-mail. In addition, active participation in discussions and class exercises is encouraged and expected from students throughout the semester. Bearing this in mind, regular attendance is mandatory.
- Final grade will not be affected if the student is absent up to three class sessions
- Four absences will result in the final grade being reduced by one full grade; fives absences will be reduced by two full grades. Students with more than five absences will fail the course.- 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”). Repetition of individual assessment criteria, therefore, is not possible.
- Active participation in discussions and class exercises is encouraged and expected from students. Bearing this in mind, regular attendance is mandatory.→Note on Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s work as your own. This could include direct quotations from sources that you do not properly cite or presenting someone else’s work as your own. Even omitting quotation marks for verbatim quotes is an academic offense. Material from the internet is subject to the same citation requirements as any other material. If you are unsure what constitutes plagiarism or how to cite properly, please seek guidance from your instructor. You should also refer to https://medienportal.univie.ac.at/uniview/studium-lehre/detailansicht/artikel/copied-and-caught-this-is-how-plagiarism-checks-work/. Penalties for plagiarism will be dealt with in accordance with university rules and practices.→Equity Statement:
As your instructor, I am committed to equity and respect for diversity. All members of the learning environment in this course should strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect. As a course instructor, I will neither condone nor tolerate behavior that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or that which attempts to create an intimidating or hostile environment. It is our collective responsibility to create a space that is inclusive and welcomes discussion. Discrimination, harassment, and hate speech will not be tolerated.
- Final grade will not be affected if the student is absent up to three class sessions
- Four absences will result in the final grade being reduced by one full grade; fives absences will be reduced by two full grades. Students with more than five absences will fail the course.- 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”). Repetition of individual assessment criteria, therefore, is not possible.
- Active participation in discussions and class exercises is encouraged and expected from students. Bearing this in mind, regular attendance is mandatory.→Note on Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else’s work as your own. This could include direct quotations from sources that you do not properly cite or presenting someone else’s work as your own. Even omitting quotation marks for verbatim quotes is an academic offense. Material from the internet is subject to the same citation requirements as any other material. If you are unsure what constitutes plagiarism or how to cite properly, please seek guidance from your instructor. You should also refer to https://medienportal.univie.ac.at/uniview/studium-lehre/detailansicht/artikel/copied-and-caught-this-is-how-plagiarism-checks-work/. Penalties for plagiarism will be dealt with in accordance with university rules and practices.→Equity Statement:
As your instructor, I am committed to equity and respect for diversity. All members of the learning environment in this course should strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect. As a course instructor, I will neither condone nor tolerate behavior that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or that which attempts to create an intimidating or hostile environment. It is our collective responsibility to create a space that is inclusive and welcomes discussion. Discrimination, harassment, and hate speech will not be tolerated.
Prüfungsstoff
Literatur
Main texts:
Allum, Felia, and Stan Gilmour, eds. 2021. The Routledge Handbook of Transnational Organized Crime. 2nd Edition. London: Routledge. http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003044703/routledge-handbook-transnational-organized-crime-felia-allum-stan-gilmour.
Hasenclever, Andreas, Peter Mayer, and Volker Rittberger. 1997. Theories of International Regimes. Cambridge Studies in International Relations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511521720 [chapters available on Moodle].
Nadelmann, Ethan A., and Peter Andreas. 2006. Policing the Globe: Criminalization and Crime Control in International Relations. Border and Migration Studies Online. New York: Oxford University Press. https://search-alexanderstreet-com.uaccess.univie.ac.at/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cbibliographic_details%7C4071508.
Reichel, Philip L., and Jay S. Albanese, eds. 2013. Handbook of Transnational Crime and Justice. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
Allum, Felia, and Stan Gilmour, eds. 2021. The Routledge Handbook of Transnational Organized Crime. 2nd Edition. London: Routledge. http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003044703/routledge-handbook-transnational-organized-crime-felia-allum-stan-gilmour.
Hasenclever, Andreas, Peter Mayer, and Volker Rittberger. 1997. Theories of International Regimes. Cambridge Studies in International Relations. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511521720 [chapters available on Moodle].
Nadelmann, Ethan A., and Peter Andreas. 2006. Policing the Globe: Criminalization and Crime Control in International Relations. Border and Migration Studies Online. New York: Oxford University Press. https://search-alexanderstreet-com.uaccess.univie.ac.at/view/work/bibliographic_entity%7Cbibliographic_details%7C4071508.
Reichel, Philip L., and Jay S. Albanese, eds. 2013. Handbook of Transnational Crime and Justice. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
WM4
Letzte Änderung: Fr 16.09.2022 12:08
- Familiarize themselves with the different types of transnational organized crime as defined by the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) and the Protocols thereto; namely: Drug trafficking, human trafficking (including for the purpose of forced labour and sexual trafficking) smuggling of migrants, wildlife trafficking and cybercrime.
- Show their ability to understand key concepts part of the debate on transnational crimes and the different coordinated responses among countries and regional institutions, such as ASEAN.
- Show understanding key concepts from International Relations Theory that relate to transnational organized crime
- Demonstrate their knowledge of the different stakeholders and mechanisms involved in international cooperation on transnational organized crime
- Show a critical attitude towards the formation of an institutional response in East Asia that addresses the most prominent threats product of transnational organized criminal networks.This is a text-based course. This means that students are expected to read an average of 20 pages per week, in preparation for each session. The course is divided in two parts:
- For the first part of the course, students will get an overview of the transnational organized crime debate and the UN Convention against organized crime with its subsequent protocols. Students will also learn to apply a multidisciplinary approach that relies strongly on theoretical concepts from political science (IR theory). Therefore, this section will also review the role and effectiveness of international institutions, as well as existing frameworks of cooperation that could apply to tackle the threat of transnational crime.
- The second part of the course will delve into the characteristics of the contemporary (East)Asian transnational organized crime and the existing challenges to the implementation of a regional response. Although the course includes a list of text to prepare for in-class discussions, students are strongly encouraged to research and read additional academic literature to enrich the discussion of each unit.