Universität Wien

150066 VU VU History of East Asia (2014S)

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

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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. 150 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 06.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 13.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 20.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 27.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 03.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 10.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 08.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 15.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 22.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 05.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 12.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
  • Thursday 26.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this course is to provide a concise overview of the history of East Asia (mainly China, Japan, and Korea) from its beginnings until present time. A focus will be on the period from the 19th century onward. Students understand the major trajectories of East Asia’s history, the foundations of culture and society, and the various forms of interaction and interdependence that emerged over time and form the background for current events in economics, politics, and society in general.

Assessment and permitted materials

Grading will be done based on two multiple-choice tests (for dates see class schedule).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

This is a text-based course with a strong lecture component. In preparation of each unit, students will be asked to read related book chapters. This will create a foundation for active discussion towards the end of the class. Expect reading about 40 pages per week on average.

Reading list

Holcombe, Charles (2011): A History of East Asia – From the Origins of Civilization to the Twenty-First Century. Cambridge University Press: New York.

Association in the course directory

WM4a, JMA M9, KMA M2

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