150141 VU Economic Development in East Asia (2026S)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Labels
DIGITAL
An/Abmeldung
Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").
- Anmeldung von Mo 09.02.2026 10:00 bis Mi 25.02.2026 10:00
- Abmeldung bis Di 31.03.2026 23:59
Details
max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
Lehrende
Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Montag 02.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 09.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 16.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 23.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 13.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 20.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 27.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 04.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 11.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- N Montag 18.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 01.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 08.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 15.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 22.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Montag 29.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
Information
Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Workload
Students are expected to engage in substantial reading throughout the semester. On average, this amounts to approximately 40 pages per week; additional reading is recommended for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
Students’ knowledge of each of the three course blocks will be assessed through multiple-choice tests. Further details regarding assessment will be provided during the Q&A sessions and via Moodle.Assessment
Students will be assessed through three multiple-choice tests. All tests will be conducted online in real time at 15:00 on the dates announced on Moodle. Please note the following:
• No alternative dates will be offered for these tests.
• The examinations cannot be substituted by alternative assignments or activities.Test structure and content:
1. Multiple-choice test on Block 1 (Theories of Economic Development). This test covers the content of the first four classes, including classical, neoclassical, and heterodox theories of development, as well as the East Asian Development (EAD) model.
2. Multiple-choice test on Block 2a (Country Cases of Economic Development). This test covers the economic development processes of Japan and South Korea.
3. Multiple-choice test on Blocks 2b and 3 (Comparative Perspectives on Economic Development in Northeast Asia). This test covers the economic development process of China and comparative aspects of economic development in Northeast Asia.Grading:
The final grade for the course is calculated on the basis of the grades (not points) achieved in the three multiple-choice tests:
• Test 1: 33%
• Test 2: 34%
• Test 3: 33%
Please note that this is not a lecture course (“Vorlesung”). Consequently, tests will neither be repeated nor substituted by other forms of assessment. Students must ensure that they are able to participate in all tests before enrolling. Students who already know that this will not be possible should not register for this course. Missing a test for any reason will result in a grade of “5” for that test. Students are advised to take this into consideration when deciding to enroll.
Students are expected to engage in substantial reading throughout the semester. On average, this amounts to approximately 40 pages per week; additional reading is recommended for students who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
Students’ knowledge of each of the three course blocks will be assessed through multiple-choice tests. Further details regarding assessment will be provided during the Q&A sessions and via Moodle.Assessment
Students will be assessed through three multiple-choice tests. All tests will be conducted online in real time at 15:00 on the dates announced on Moodle. Please note the following:
• No alternative dates will be offered for these tests.
• The examinations cannot be substituted by alternative assignments or activities.Test structure and content:
1. Multiple-choice test on Block 1 (Theories of Economic Development). This test covers the content of the first four classes, including classical, neoclassical, and heterodox theories of development, as well as the East Asian Development (EAD) model.
2. Multiple-choice test on Block 2a (Country Cases of Economic Development). This test covers the economic development processes of Japan and South Korea.
3. Multiple-choice test on Blocks 2b and 3 (Comparative Perspectives on Economic Development in Northeast Asia). This test covers the economic development process of China and comparative aspects of economic development in Northeast Asia.Grading:
The final grade for the course is calculated on the basis of the grades (not points) achieved in the three multiple-choice tests:
• Test 1: 33%
• Test 2: 34%
• Test 3: 33%
Please note that this is not a lecture course (“Vorlesung”). Consequently, tests will neither be repeated nor substituted by other forms of assessment. Students must ensure that they are able to participate in all tests before enrolling. Students who already know that this will not be possible should not register for this course. Missing a test for any reason will result in a grade of “5” for that test. Students are advised to take this into consideration when deciding to enroll.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
See above. Please also note:
De-registration for this course will be possible according to the date set by the central teaching administration of the University of Vienna. If you decide to drop out of the course after that date, you will be graded nevertheless.
Maintaining your registration for the course will be regarded as agreement with these terms.
De-registration for this course will be possible according to the date set by the central teaching administration of the University of Vienna. If you decide to drop out of the course after that date, you will be graded nevertheless.
Maintaining your registration for the course will be regarded as agreement with these terms.
Prüfungsstoff
See above.
Literatur
See Moodle.
Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis
Letzte Änderung: Do 12.02.2026 20:06
Contents
Reflecting the course’s integrated teaching and learning approach, this course combines the development of theoretical knowledge with its application to selected East Asian cases from a comparative perspective. It is structured into three blocks:• Block 1 (Theories): Introduction to key theories of economic development, including the East Asian Development Model.
• Block 2 (Country Cases): Analysis of the economic development processes of three Northeast Asian countries: Japan, South Korea, and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
• Block 3 (Comparison): Re-examination of the three cases within a comparative framework derived from the literature, with particular attention to similarities and differences.Expected learning outcomes:
Students will acquire knowledge of fundamental theories of economic development, including classical and neoclassical, Marxist, Keynesian, dependency, dirigiste, structuralist, and neoliberal approaches. They will understand the developmental trajectories of East Asian countries both in general terms and in their specific contexts. Furthermore, students will be able to conduct methodologically grounded comparative case analyses and apply the knowledge acquired to current developments in the region.