150086 SE Political Systems in East Asia (2014W)
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This seminar will not be held on a weekly basis. There will be eleven sessions (Oct 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 21, Nov 28, Dec 5, Jan 9, Jan 23, Jan 30) which will take place Fridays 09:30 to 11:30 in seminar room Ostasien (AAKH/Campus, Spitalgasse 2, Court 5). ATTENDANCE OF THE FIRST SESSION IS COMPULSORY FOR PARTICIPATION. Students who are formally registered but did not take part in the first session will be de-registered.
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).
- Registration is open from Mo 01.09.2014 10:00 to Fr 03.10.2014 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 24.10.2014 10:00
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Friday
10.10.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
17.10.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
24.10.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
31.10.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
07.11.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
14.11.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
21.11.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
28.11.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
05.12.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
12.12.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
09.01.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
16.01.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
23.01.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Friday
30.01.
09:30 - 11:30
Seminarraum Ostasienwissenschaften 1 UniCampus Hof 5 2I-O1-05
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course aims at communicating basic characteristics, common features and differences of four East Asian political systems based on a solid methodological and theoretical foundation. In a first step, a strong theoretical basis is created by introducing key terms and classifications as well as two theoretical approaches within the field of comparative political analysis. In a second step, main characteristics of four political systems (Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and PR China) are elaborated on in detail. We will pay close attention to historical developments as well as current issues. Special attention will be paid on transformation, patterns of democratization, elections and parties. The last session will be used for summarizing and comparing key characteristics of political systems in East Asia.
Assessment and permitted materials
There are four major types of assessment. Firstly, students need to write excerpts (500 words) for each reading assignment (20% of the final grade). Secondly, three essays (800 words each) need to be written (20%). Thirdly, each student needs to actively participate in discussions (20%). Lastly, students need to write a seminar thesis (8000 words +- 10%; including footnotes). The seminar thesis is an indispensable component of the seminar. It serves as a direct preparation for the MA thesis and is therefore mandatory (40%).
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 East Asia. They learn how to apply theoretical 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
This is a text based seminar. Students therefore need to read articles and/or book chapters in preparation for each session (between 20 and 30 pages). There will be two main methods applied in class: Reading groups and discussions in class. They will be introduced in detail in the first session.
Moodle will be used for providing reading assignments, submitting excerpts, essays and seminar theses as well as for communication. Please note that submission of papers is only possible within a given time frame. Late submission is not possible. Papers sent via email cannot be accepted.
Moodle will be used for providing reading assignments, submitting excerpts, essays and seminar theses as well as for communication. Please note that submission of papers is only possible within a given time frame. Late submission is not possible. Papers sent via email cannot be accepted.
Reading list
A complete literature list will be available on moodle.
Association in the course directory
WM3a
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