150141 VU Economic Development in East Asia (2025W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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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).
- Registration is open from Mo 01.09.2025 00:00 to Mo 29.09.2025 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.10.2025 23:59
Details
max. 25 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The first Q&A session will take place on Monday, October 13, at 15:00 via Zoom. The link is accessible through Moodle.
- Monday 06.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 13.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 20.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 27.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 03.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 10.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 17.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 24.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 01.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- N Monday 15.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 12.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 19.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
- Monday 26.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Digital
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
Workload
Students are expected to engage in substantial reading throughout the semester. On average, this amounts to approximately 40 pages per week; additional reading is recommended for those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
Students’ knowledge of each of the three blocks will be assessed through multiple-choice tests. Further details regarding assessment will be provided during the Q&A sessions and on Moodle.
Students are expected to engage in substantial reading throughout the semester. On average, this amounts to approximately 40 pages per week; additional reading is recommended for those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the subject.
Students’ knowledge of each of the three blocks will be assessed through multiple-choice tests. Further details regarding assessment will be provided during the Q&A sessions and on Moodle.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Assessment
Students will be assessed through three multiple-choice tests. The tests will take place online in real time (at 15:00) on the dates as announced in Moodle. Please note:
• No alternative dates will be offered for these tests.
• The examinations cannot be substituted by alternative assignments or activities.
(1) M/C test on block 1 (theories of economic development): The test will cover what has been presented during the first four classes (classical, neoclassical, and heterodox theories of development, EAD model).
(2) M/C test on two cases from block 2 (country cases of economic development): The test will cover what has been presented on the economic development processes of Japan and South Korea.
(3) M/C test on blocks 2 and 3 (comparative aspects of economic development in Northeast Asia): The test will cover what has been presented on the economic development process of China, and on comparative aspects of economic development in NEA.
The final grade for the course will be calculated as follows, based on the grades (not the points) for the three m/c tests:
• Test 1: 33%
• Test 2: 34%
• Test 3: 33%
This is not a lecture course (“Vorlesung”). Tests will therefore neither be repeated nor substituted by other types of contributions. Please make sure that you are able to participate in all tests before enrolling. If you already know that this will not be possible, you should not register for this course. Missing a test for any reason will result in a grade of 5 for that test. Please take this into consideration when deciding to enroll.
Students will be assessed through three multiple-choice tests. The tests will take place online in real time (at 15:00) on the dates as announced in Moodle. Please note:
• No alternative dates will be offered for these tests.
• The examinations cannot be substituted by alternative assignments or activities.
(1) M/C test on block 1 (theories of economic development): The test will cover what has been presented during the first four classes (classical, neoclassical, and heterodox theories of development, EAD model).
(2) M/C test on two cases from block 2 (country cases of economic development): The test will cover what has been presented on the economic development processes of Japan and South Korea.
(3) M/C test on blocks 2 and 3 (comparative aspects of economic development in Northeast Asia): The test will cover what has been presented on the economic development process of China, and on comparative aspects of economic development in NEA.
The final grade for the course will be calculated as follows, based on the grades (not the points) for the three m/c tests:
• Test 1: 33%
• Test 2: 34%
• Test 3: 33%
This is not a lecture course (“Vorlesung”). Tests will therefore neither be repeated nor substituted by other types of contributions. Please make sure that you are able to participate in all tests before enrolling. If you already know that this will not be possible, you should not register for this course. Missing a test for any reason will result in a grade of 5 for that test. Please take this into consideration when deciding to enroll.
Examination topics
Registration
Registration for this course is carried out via the electronic registration system of the University of Vienna. Once registered and having participated in at least one session, students are considered legally enrolled for examination, which means that a grade will be awarded. De-registration is possible only within the period specified by the central teaching administration of the University of Vienna. Students who withdraw from the course after this deadline will still be assigned a grade.
Registration for this course is carried out via the electronic registration system of the University of Vienna. Once registered and having participated in at least one session, students are considered legally enrolled for examination, which means that a grade will be awarded. De-registration is possible only within the period specified by the central teaching administration of the University of Vienna. Students who withdraw from the course after this deadline will still be assigned a grade.
Reading list
See Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: We 10.09.2025 14:46
This course will be conducted online. Some sessions, including Q&A discussions and tests, will be held in real time via Zoom, while others will consist of recorded lectures that can be accessed on demand. To participate, students must have a stable internet connection, a computer equipped with a webcam, speakers, and a microphone (or headset), as well as regular access to Moodle, which will be automatically granted upon registration. Students are advised to ensure that these technical requirements are met prior to enrolling in the course.Contents
Reflecting our integrated teaching and learning concept, this course combines the development of theoretical knowledge with its application to specific East Asian cases in a comparative perspective. It is structured into three blocks:
• Block 1 (Theories): Introduction to key theories of economic development, including the East Asian Development Model.
• Block 2 (Country Cases): Analysis of the economic development processes of three Northeast Asian countries: Japan, South Korea, and the PRC.
• Block 3 (Comparison): Revisiting the three cases in a comparative framework derived from the literature, with a focus on similarities and differences.
Expected learning outcomes: Students will gain knowledge of fundamental theories of economic development, particularly classical/neoclassical, Marxist, Keynesian, dependency theory, dirigisme, structuralism, and neoliberalism. They will understand the developmental trajectories of East Asian countries both in general and in their specificities. Moreover, they will be able to conduct method-based comparative case analyses and apply the acquired knowledge to current developments in the region.