210054 LK BAK8: International Politics (2023S)
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Studierende, die der ersten Einheit unentschuldigt fern bleiben, verlieren ihren Platz in der Lehrveranstaltung.Achten Sie auf die Einhaltung der Standards guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis und die korrekte Anwendung der Techniken wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens und Schreibens.
Plagiierte und erschlichene Teilleistungen führen zur Nichtbewertung der Lehrveranstaltung (Eintragung eines 'X' im Sammelzeugnis).
Die Lehrveranstaltungsleitung kann Studierende zu einem notenrelevanten Gespräch über erbrachte Teilleistungen einladen.
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 We 01.02.2023 08:00 to Tu 14.02.2023 08:00
- Registration is open from Th 16.02.2023 11:00 to We 22.02.2023 08:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 20.03.2023 23:59
Details
max. 50 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 09.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 16.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 23.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 30.03. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 20.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 27.04. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 04.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 11.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 25.05. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 01.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 15.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 22.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
- Thursday 29.06. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 3 (H3), NIG 2. Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Literature Course - International Politics with Focus on ChinaContents of the course:1. In direct connection to the IR lecture / Prof. Brand, selected contents of IR literature will be deepened.2. In addition to the IR lecture / Prof. Brand, students will be introduced to Chinese theories in the field of IR and their current implementation practice in International Organizations.3. In the context of historical, recent and contemporary IR theories, students will be provided with corresponding insights into Chinese narratives, complementary to the lecture of Prof. Brand.
Assessment and permitted materials
- 7 written mini-tests, English/German (multiple choice and reflection questions)
- Option for additional written work (in case of missed mini-test)
- Attendance required (no online classes)Teaching methods:
- Lecture by the lecturer in combination with e-learning tools.
- in-depth IP reading: Discussion and review
- excursion (location Vienna)
- Option for additional written work (in case of missed mini-test)
- Attendance required (no online classes)Teaching methods:
- Lecture by the lecturer in combination with e-learning tools.
- in-depth IP reading: Discussion and review
- excursion (location Vienna)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
For a positive evaluation of the course 60 percentage points are required (at least 6 mini-tests)1 (excellent) 100-90 percentage points2 (good) 89-81 percentage points3 (satisfactory) 80-71 percentage points4 (sufficient) 70-60 percentage points5 (insufficient) 59-0 percentage points
Examination topics
Part I (March 9-30, 2023)In-depth reading for introduction to International Politics, Idealism (Kant) - contrast with Confucian "peace model",
Advanced reading: 19th-20th century imperialism debate, contemporary relevance of PRC-Chinese narratives in terms of overcoming historical Western imperialism (opium wars)
- two written mini-testsPart II (20.Apr.-11.May 2023)Advanced reading: Realism (Morgenthau, Kissinger), Neorealism (Ditzel), additional literature on H. Kissinger's China policy
Advanced Reading: Global governance (Brand), the PRC-Chinese concept of the "community of common destiny for mankind" theoretical approach and international projection
- three written mini-testsPart III (May 25 - June 29, 2023)Advanced reading: climate governance (Aykut, Vogler), additional literature on China's role in the global climate change crisis.
China's IR theories vs. decoupling processes: Yan Xuetong's Responsible Global Power Theory and Qin Yaqing's, Relationality and Process: Cultural Construction in Chinese International Relations Theory (2012).
Field Trip (Vienna location)
- Two written mini-tests
Advanced reading: 19th-20th century imperialism debate, contemporary relevance of PRC-Chinese narratives in terms of overcoming historical Western imperialism (opium wars)
- two written mini-testsPart II (20.Apr.-11.May 2023)Advanced reading: Realism (Morgenthau, Kissinger), Neorealism (Ditzel), additional literature on H. Kissinger's China policy
Advanced Reading: Global governance (Brand), the PRC-Chinese concept of the "community of common destiny for mankind" theoretical approach and international projection
- three written mini-testsPart III (May 25 - June 29, 2023)Advanced reading: climate governance (Aykut, Vogler), additional literature on China's role in the global climate change crisis.
China's IR theories vs. decoupling processes: Yan Xuetong's Responsible Global Power Theory and Qin Yaqing's, Relationality and Process: Cultural Construction in Chinese International Relations Theory (2012).
Field Trip (Vienna location)
- Two written mini-tests
Reading list
will be specified during the course
Association in the course directory
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