150089 VU East Asian Hotspots: Economy, Politics and Society of North Korea (2018W)

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 Sa 01.09.2018 10:00 to We 26.09.2018 10:00
Deregistration possible until Fr 26.10.2018 23:59

Details

max. 50 participants

Language: English

Lecturers

Rüdiger Frank

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First class on October 1. For more details on the class schedule, see Moodle.

    
    Monday
    01.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    08.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    15.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    22.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    29.10.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    05.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    12.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    19.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    26.11.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    03.12.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    10.12.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    07.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    14.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    21.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
    
    Monday
    28.01.
    10:15 - 11:45
    Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The goal of this course is to enhance knowledge about North Korea in a very broad sense. 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.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

In order to pass the course, at least one of the two m/c exams must be passed, combined with regular attendance. Although regular participaion is mandatory, active participation is not expected in this course.

Examination topics

The m/c exams will be based on the readings as well as the instructor's PPTs.

Reading list

A detailed reading list will be provided on moodle.

Association in the course directory

WM4

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