Universität Wien

150107 UE Economic History of China (2011W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
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).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 07.10. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 14.10. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 21.10. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 28.10. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 04.11. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 11.11. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 18.11. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 25.11. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 02.12. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 09.12. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 16.12. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 13.01. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 20.01. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Friday 27.01. 13:20 - 14:50 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

China is the nation to have the longest continually economic history, the time span is about three millennia, from the pre-modern time until present. Unless have a systematic study of the economic history of China, it is almost impossible for anyone to understand of modern China in the economic perspective. In general, to study Chinese economic history has two approaches, by the different periods (such as the dynasties order), or by the economic sectors (such as agricultural sector, handcrafts sector, and etc). This course, based on extensive original research by a wide range of leading experts, will examine about eleven main economic from China’s long and complex history.

The objectives of this course are to help students to in order to help students to gain an understanding:
the main economic periods of Chinese history
the evolution process from the pre-modern economy to transfer into the modern economy in China
the main issues of Chinese economic history
the methodology of study and research on this topic

Assessment and permitted materials

This course will compose of lectures and discussions, focusing on the assigned reading. Students’ final grade will depend on:
1. one time home work (40%);
2. the final Exam (50%);
3. class participation, particularly in class discussion (10%);

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

After completing the course, students should be:
-> knowledgeable about the characteristics of Chinese economic history
-> able to identify and describe the historic changing of economic structure and economic institutions
-> familiar the basic methods of research in this topic
-> practice to collect the related documents and literatures

Examination topics

Class 1: Introduction: the stages of Chinese economic history
Class 2: Population and land
Class 3: Agriculture industry
Class 4: Handcrafts industry
Class 5: Manufacture industry
Class 6ÿEnergy and transportation
Class 7ÿThe evolution of regional economy and the cities
Class 8ÿCommerce, market and domestic trade
Class 9ÿMonetary economy and financial institution
Class 10: Tax and government revenue
Class 11: International economic relationship
Class 12: Conclusion: the transformation of modernization

English will be the language, and students should have the capability of:
1. reading the English text
2. understanding the lecture by English
3. English discussion (Chinese is acceptable)
4. Exam in English (Chinese is acceptable)

Other requirements
1. All students should read the class text in advance in order to have the contribution in the class.
2. Attendance in this seminar is mandatory and a timely appearance is required, unless exceptional circumstances intervene, such as health emergency or family crisis.

Reading list

Books
1. An Introduction to the Economic History of China
By E. Stuart Kirby
2. The Premodern Chinese Economy: Structural Equilibrium and Capitalist Sterility
By Gang Deng
3. Chinese Economic Performance in the Long Run
By Angus Maddison

Note: all students should read, at least, Chinese Economic Performance in the Long Run (this book can be download in class)

Articles:
All students should also read about 20 articles which can download in class.

Association in the course directory

PR 220

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