150086 SE SE Political Systems in East Asia (2012W)
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).
- Registration is open from Mo 10.09.2012 09:00 to Th 27.09.2012 10:00
- Registration is open from Fr 28.09.2012 09:00 to Mo 08.10.2012 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 25.10.2012 09:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Friday
05.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
12.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
19.10.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
09.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
16.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
23.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
30.11.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
07.12.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
14.12.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
11.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
18.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
25.01.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
This is a text based seminar. Students therefore need to read articles and/or book chapters on a weekly basis. Additionally, they are asked to fulfill weekly tasks related to the reading assignments (i.e. summaries, short essays, questions on the articles etc). Discussions are a vital part of the seminar, hence regular attendance is compulsory.Grading will be based on the following ratio:
Attendance: 10%
Class discussion and short presentations: 25%
Weekly tasks (via moodle): 20%
Seminar thesis (21 pages excluding content, references, attachments): 45%The seminar thesis is an indispensable component of the seminar. It serves as a direct preparation for the MA thesis.
Attendance: 10%
Class discussion and short presentations: 25%
Weekly tasks (via moodle): 20%
Seminar thesis (21 pages excluding content, references, attachments): 45%The seminar thesis is an indispensable component of the seminar. It serves as a direct preparation for the MA thesis.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
In this course, students will attain basic knowledge of political system theories and methods in general as well as characteristics of the different political systems in Japan, China, Taiwan and South Korea. They learn how to apply methodological approaches to the empirical context in East Asia. They are able to understand and explain current developments. By writing a methodologically sound seminar thesis they apply their acquired knowledge and prepare for the upcoming master thesis.
Examination topics
Reading list
Recommended for introductory reading are the following two books:Caramani, Daniele (2008): Comparative Politics. Oxford University Press: Oxford.
Hayes, Louis D. (2012): Political Systems of East Asia – China, Korea, and Japan. M.E. Sharpe: Armonk.A complete literature list and detailed schedule will be presented at the first session of this course.
Hayes, Louis D. (2012): Political Systems of East Asia – China, Korea, and Japan. M.E. Sharpe: Armonk.A complete literature list and detailed schedule will be presented at the first session of this course.
Association in the course directory
WM3a, 1000, KMA M2, JMA M9
Last modified: Mo 07.09.2020 15:35
In a first step, a strong methodological basis is created by introducing key terms and classifications as well as two theoretical approaches within the comparative method in political science. In a second step, main characteristics of five political systems in East Asia (Japan, PR China, South Korea, North Korea and Taiwan) are elaborated by integrating them into the methodological framework created before. Here, we will pay close attention to historical developments and current issues. The last three sessions will be used for dealing with three focus areas in more depth. These will be presented by students in group presentations.
The course strongly features a comparative analysis approach: Students will therefore learn how to analyze and compare institutional structures, actors as well as processes and political measures within the five systems.