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150072 VO Chinese-speaking Societies (2026S)
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Details
max. 150 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
- Friday 26.06.2026 13:15 - 14:45 BIG-Hörsaal Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
- N Tuesday 29.09.2026 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Friday 06.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 13.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 20.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 27.03. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 17.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 24.04. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 08.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 15.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 22.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 29.05. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 05.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
- Friday 12.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
- Friday 19.06. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan are the three most important Chinese-speaking societies. Each has forged distinct paths in political, economic, and social development. Yet they share a common cultural heritage and are interconnected through personal, economic, and political ties. These societies exhibit both unique characteristics and striking similarities. This lecture introduces key dimensions of social and political development, drawing on insights from fields such as demography, social movements, or political culture. By examining similarities and differences in observed outcomes in light of background conditions, students are encouraged to think critically about underlying mechanisms and the diversity of developmental paths among Sinophone societies.
Assessment and permitted materials
The exam will consist of closed and open questions. Aids are not allowed.There will be a bonus system.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
You will pass the course if at least 60% of the maximum number of points for the written examination is achieved. Grades are awarded according to the following scheme:
100% -90% of the total number of points: Grade 1
89% -80% of the total number of points: grade 2
79% -70% of the total number of points: grade 3
69% -60% of the total number of points: grade 4
59% -0% of the total number of points: grade 5Please be reminded of the rules of good scientific practice of the university of Vienna, including the rules about plagiarism. Submitted examinations can be subjected to manual and computer assisted plagiarism checks (Turnitin). https://studienpraeses.univie.ac.at/infos-zum-studienrecht/wissenschaftliche-arbeiten/plagiat/
100% -90% of the total number of points: Grade 1
89% -80% of the total number of points: grade 2
79% -70% of the total number of points: grade 3
69% -60% of the total number of points: grade 4
59% -0% of the total number of points: grade 5Please be reminded of the rules of good scientific practice of the university of Vienna, including the rules about plagiarism. Submitted examinations can be subjected to manual and computer assisted plagiarism checks (Turnitin). https://studienpraeses.univie.ac.at/infos-zum-studienrecht/wissenschaftliche-arbeiten/plagiat/
Examination topics
Lecture slides and content presented during the lecture/video recordings of the session.
Reading list
Cheng, Yen-hsin Alice. 2020. „Ultra-low fertility in East Asia: Confucianism and its discontents“. Vienna Yearbook of Population Research 18:83–120.
Nathan, Andrew J. 2020. „The Puzzle of Authoritarian Legitimacy“. Journal of Democracy 31 (1): 158–68.
Shi, Tianjian. 2014. The Cultural Logic of Politics in Mainland China and Taiwan. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Steinhardt, H. Christoph. 2012. „How Is High Trust in China Possible? Comparing the Origins of Generalized Trust in Three Chinese Societies“. Political Studies 60 (2): 434–54.
Tu, Wei-ming. 1991. “Cultural China: The Periphery as the Center.” Daedalus 120 (2): 1–32.
Wu, Xiaogang. 2009. „Income Inequality and Distributive Justice: A Comparative Analysis of Mainland China and Hong Kong“. The China Quarterly 200 (Dezember):1033–52.
Nathan, Andrew J. 2020. „The Puzzle of Authoritarian Legitimacy“. Journal of Democracy 31 (1): 158–68.
Shi, Tianjian. 2014. The Cultural Logic of Politics in Mainland China and Taiwan. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Steinhardt, H. Christoph. 2012. „How Is High Trust in China Possible? Comparing the Origins of Generalized Trust in Three Chinese Societies“. Political Studies 60 (2): 434–54.
Tu, Wei-ming. 1991. “Cultural China: The Periphery as the Center.” Daedalus 120 (2): 1–32.
Wu, Xiaogang. 2009. „Income Inequality and Distributive Justice: A Comparative Analysis of Mainland China and Hong Kong“. The China Quarterly 200 (Dezember):1033–52.
Association in the course directory
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