Universität Wien

150011 VU The Korean Peninsula and Security in Northeast Asia (2017S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Fridays 12-2pm (blocked course:120 minutes!); first class on 10 March, last class on 26 May 2017 (or June 2nd, TBC)

  • Friday 03.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 10.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 17.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 24.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 31.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 07.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 28.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 05.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 12.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 19.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 26.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
  • Friday 02.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Security analysts and policymakers usually focus on the threats caused by North Korea. The unresolved conflict on the Korean peninsula and North Korea’s military and its WMD programmes are not the only issues that impact on security in Northeast Asia. Departing from the traditional focus on state-centred security, this course takes a broader perspective on security by also including non-traditional security and human security issues. This course also introduces students to feminist perspectives on international relations theory. The focus will be on the Korean peninsula and various aspects of security including economic (in)security and poverty, food security/food safety, human trafficking and transborder crime as well as environmental security.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will be evaluated on basis of performance on assignments (group work and presentations; a written assignment) and participation in class.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Attendance is compulsory but not sufficient for a good participation grade.
Participation in class: 30%
Group work and presentations: 30%
Written assignment: 40%

Examination topics

Reading list

A complete list of literature will be provided at the beginning of the course.

Association in the course directory

WM4

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