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150109 VO Economic Development of China (M4) (2026S)
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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).
Details
max. 150 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 03.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
- Tuesday 21.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Digital
- Tuesday 28.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Tuesday 05.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Tuesday 12.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Tuesday 19.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Tuesday 26.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
- Tuesday 02.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal C2 UniCampus Hof 2 2G-K1-03
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim of this lecture course is to provide an introduction to the economy of the People's Republic of China, with emphasis on the recent reform period (1980s to the present). The course lectures will critically examine China’s remarkable economic performance and ongoing economic challenges, with attention to development strategy and policies, and in the context of China’s social, political and institutional environment. Topics covered will include China’s macroeconomic growth, structural change, income inequality, demography and population, and foreign economic relations.Most lectures will be in-person and on-site; some lectures may be online using Zoom. Lecture slides and accompanying materials containing the content of the lectures will be available on the learning platform Moodle.All instructions and details about the course will be posted on Moodle.The teaching language is English. Knowledge of German or Chinese is not required.
Assessment and permitted materials
Grading is based on one written final exam at the end of the course plus bonus points earned by taking in-class quizzes. Both the final exam and quizzes will be in English.
The exam will have two parts: one part will consist of approximately 30 single- or multiple-choice and short answer questions; the other part will involve the composition of a short essay. The first exam will be on site. For later exam dates, the delivery mode (on site vs. online) may vary and will be announced. The exam dates can be found at: https://sss-sinologie.univie.ac.at/pruefungstermine/vo-pruefungstermine/
Students can earn bonus points of up to a maximum of 5% of the total number of points on the final exam. Several surprise quizzes will be held during class meetings through the semester. Students who score at least 60% of the total points on all the quizzes will receive bonus points. Bonus points cannot be used to meet the passing threshold on the final exam. Only students who meet the passing threshold on the final exam will receive bonus points, which will be added to the points earned on the exam.
Unless otherwise stated, no materials or aids are permitted when writing the quizzes or exam. Students must do all work on their own, without any outside help. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. There is a strict zero tolerance policy regarding these rules. At a minimum students deemed in violation will fail the course.
The exam will have two parts: one part will consist of approximately 30 single- or multiple-choice and short answer questions; the other part will involve the composition of a short essay. The first exam will be on site. For later exam dates, the delivery mode (on site vs. online) may vary and will be announced. The exam dates can be found at: https://sss-sinologie.univie.ac.at/pruefungstermine/vo-pruefungstermine/
Students can earn bonus points of up to a maximum of 5% of the total number of points on the final exam. Several surprise quizzes will be held during class meetings through the semester. Students who score at least 60% of the total points on all the quizzes will receive bonus points. Bonus points cannot be used to meet the passing threshold on the final exam. Only students who meet the passing threshold on the final exam will receive bonus points, which will be added to the points earned on the exam.
Unless otherwise stated, no materials or aids are permitted when writing the quizzes or exam. Students must do all work on their own, without any outside help. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. There is a strict zero tolerance policy regarding these rules. At a minimum students deemed in violation will fail the course.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
At least 60% of the maximum number of points on the written final exam is required to pass this course. The grading scheme is as follows:
100%-90% of the total number of points: grade 1
89%-80% of the total number of points: grade 2
79%-70% of the total number of points: grade 3
69%-60% of the total number of points: grade 4
59%-0% of the total number of points: grade 5
100%-90% of the total number of points: grade 1
89%-80% of the total number of points: grade 2
79%-70% of the total number of points: grade 3
69%-60% of the total number of points: grade 4
59%-0% of the total number of points: grade 5
Examination topics
All topics and content covered in the lectures are considered examination material. Lecture slides and accompanying lecture materials containing the content of the lectures will be available on Moodle. Details and instructions about the exam will be communicated via Moodle.
Reading list
*Barry Naughton. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth. London: MIT Press. (Available as an e-book via the University of Vienna Library.)
*Arthur R. Kroeber. 2020. The Chinese Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know. Second Edition. New York: Oxford University Press. (Available as an e-book via the University of Vienna Library.)
*Selected additional recommended readings may be communicated in the lectures and via Moodle.Note: Only the content of the lectures is relevant for the exam. The exam will not ask questions about information in the readings that is not in the lectures.
The readings provide further explanation and background relevant to the content of the lectures. If, when studying for the exam, you have questions about something in the lectures, you can selectively read sections of the readings to find answers and to improve your understanding of the lecture material. The readings are also useful if you are interested in expanding your knowledge of China’s economy beyond what is covered in the lectures.
*Arthur R. Kroeber. 2020. The Chinese Economy: What Everyone Needs to Know. Second Edition. New York: Oxford University Press. (Available as an e-book via the University of Vienna Library.)
*Selected additional recommended readings may be communicated in the lectures and via Moodle.Note: Only the content of the lectures is relevant for the exam. The exam will not ask questions about information in the readings that is not in the lectures.
The readings provide further explanation and background relevant to the content of the lectures. If, when studying for the exam, you have questions about something in the lectures, you can selectively read sections of the readings to find answers and to improve your understanding of the lecture material. The readings are also useful if you are interested in expanding your knowledge of China’s economy beyond what is covered in the lectures.
Association in the course directory
PR 110
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