150089 VU East Asian Hotspots: Economy, Politics and Society of North Korea (2016W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften

Continuous assessment of course work

Moodle

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 Th 15.09.2016 10:00 to Th 29.09.2016 10:00
Deregistration possible until Su 23.10.2016 20:00

Details

max. 50 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Rüdiger Frank

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Monday
    03.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    10.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    17.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    24.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    31.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    07.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    14.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    21.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    28.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    05.12.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    12.12.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    09.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    16.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    23.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    30.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The following areas will be covered: History and tradition; ideology and the leaders; political system; economy: basics; economic reforms; special economic zones; the leadership of Kim Jong-Un; unification.

Assessment and permitted materials

The final grade will be composed out of the results of two multiple-choice exams and will be weighted by an evaluation of attendance and in-class discussion activity.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Students learn about the origins and current developments in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) as the source or object of actual or potential conflict in the East Asian region. This includes aspects such as economic development and social issues.

Examination topics

This is a VU, i.e. a lecture-type course with some limited interactive component.

Reading list

A detailed reading list will be provided on moodle.

Association in the course directory

WM4

M4 - Required Module - East Asian Society

15.04. East Asian Economy and Society ➡ A. Master Degree Programme in Economy and Society of East Asia

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