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400016 SE Current Debates in Political Economy (2023S)
Theory seminar
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 We 01.02.2023 09:00 to Fr 24.02.2023 09:00
- Deregistration possible until Th 30.03.2023 09:00
Details
max. 15 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
The seminar takes usually takes place every second Tuesday from 9.15-13.00 (starting on Tuesday March 7 with a one-hour introduction). Three sessions of the class will be co-taught with visiting professors from the Circle U. University Alliance of which University of Vienna is part: Professor Edoardo Traversa (UC Louvain) and Professor Sonja Avlijas (Belgrade University)
- Tuesday 07.03. 09:15 - 10:45 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 14.03. 09:15 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 28.03. 09:15 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 18.04. 09:15 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 25.04. 09:15 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 09.05. 09:15 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
- Tuesday 23.05. 09:15 - 13:00 C0628A Besprechung SoWi, NIG Universitätsstraße 7/Stg. III/6. Stock, 1010 Wien
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The seminar aims to familiarize doctoral students with current theoretical and substantive debates in comparative and international political economy. It starts from the basic assumption that issues of power, wealth and inequality in current capitalism can only be understood by approaches that combine the insights of both strands of political economy. In comparative political economy, the course introduces and seeks to go beyond the influential varieties of capitalism (VoC) approach, which is concerned with the question of how differences in institutional settings shape different models of capitalism. We will read foundational VoC texts, present its critics, and introduce the newly emerging growth model perspective. In international political economy, we will focus on heterodox and (neo) Marxist approaches as well as green and feminist IPE. In terms of substantive debates, the course focusses on issues such as business power in contemporary capitalism, economic crises, inequality, financialization.Written work can be submitted in German, but presentations and class discussion are in English.
Assessment and permitted materials
• Seminar presence and participation: Students must not miss more than 2 seminars (please be aware that the bi-weekly meetings typically consist of two seminars). In-class participation should demonstrate the familiarity with the key readings. (20% of the grade)
• Four position papers: Position papers are small essays on the assigned readings (please note that these papers should cover the readings for the entire meeting). They should shortly summarize the readings, reflect on the major arguments, and include questions for further discussion. Position papers can compare the readings to other readings of the class, or apply the readings to an empirical case. The papers should be 700-900 words, and are to be uploaded to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class. Students might be asked to shortly present or defend their papers in class. (40% of the grade)
• Two question papers: These papers ask 2-3 questions about the readings, or the relationship between the readings with each question accompanied by an expository paragraph explaining the origin and context of the question. Students are expected to upload questions to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class (20% of the grade)
• Presentation of parts of your dissertation (depending on where you are in the process this can be the concept, a chapter, or the summary of your findings). We will set aside some time in each meeting (or less, this depends on the number of students attending the class) to give you the opportunity to present parts of your dissertation and get peer-feedback. The material for the presentation (concept, chapter) should be submitted a week prior to the class moodle page to give everyone the chance to read it. The presentation should not be longer than 10 minutes, and it should focus on aspects you would like to get feedback on (20% of the grade).
• Four position papers: Position papers are small essays on the assigned readings (please note that these papers should cover the readings for the entire meeting). They should shortly summarize the readings, reflect on the major arguments, and include questions for further discussion. Position papers can compare the readings to other readings of the class, or apply the readings to an empirical case. The papers should be 700-900 words, and are to be uploaded to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class. Students might be asked to shortly present or defend their papers in class. (40% of the grade)
• Two question papers: These papers ask 2-3 questions about the readings, or the relationship between the readings with each question accompanied by an expository paragraph explaining the origin and context of the question. Students are expected to upload questions to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class (20% of the grade)
• Presentation of parts of your dissertation (depending on where you are in the process this can be the concept, a chapter, or the summary of your findings). We will set aside some time in each meeting (or less, this depends on the number of students attending the class) to give you the opportunity to present parts of your dissertation and get peer-feedback. The material for the presentation (concept, chapter) should be submitted a week prior to the class moodle page to give everyone the chance to read it. The presentation should not be longer than 10 minutes, and it should focus on aspects you would like to get feedback on (20% of the grade).
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Seminar presence and participation: Students must not miss more than 2 seminars (please be aware that the bi-weekly meetings typically consist of two seminars). In-class participation should demonstrate the familiarity with the key readings. (20% of the grade)
Four position papers: Position papers are small essays on the assigned readings (please note that these papers should cover the readings for the entire meeting). They should shortly summarize the readings, reflect on the major arguments, and include questions for further discussion. Position papers can compare the readings to other readings of the class, or apply the readings to an empirical case. The papers should be 700-900 words, and are to be uploaded to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class. Students might be asked to shortly present or defend their papers in class. (40% of the grade)
Two question papers: These papers ask 2-3 questions about the readings, or the relationship between the readings with each question accompanied by an expository paragraph explaining the origin and context of the question. Students are expected to upload questions to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class (20% of the grade)
Presentation of parts of your dissertation (depending on where you are in the process this can be the concept, a chapter, or the summary of your findings). We will set aside some time in each meeting (or less, this depends on the number of students attending the class) to give you the opportunity to present parts of your dissertation and get peer-feedback. The material for the presentation (concept, chapter) should be submitted a week prior to the class web page to give everyone the chance to read it. The presentation should not be longer than 10 minutes, and it should focus on aspects you would like to get feedback on (20% of the grade).
Four position papers: Position papers are small essays on the assigned readings (please note that these papers should cover the readings for the entire meeting). They should shortly summarize the readings, reflect on the major arguments, and include questions for further discussion. Position papers can compare the readings to other readings of the class, or apply the readings to an empirical case. The papers should be 700-900 words, and are to be uploaded to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class. Students might be asked to shortly present or defend their papers in class. (40% of the grade)
Two question papers: These papers ask 2-3 questions about the readings, or the relationship between the readings with each question accompanied by an expository paragraph explaining the origin and context of the question. Students are expected to upload questions to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class (20% of the grade)
Presentation of parts of your dissertation (depending on where you are in the process this can be the concept, a chapter, or the summary of your findings). We will set aside some time in each meeting (or less, this depends on the number of students attending the class) to give you the opportunity to present parts of your dissertation and get peer-feedback. The material for the presentation (concept, chapter) should be submitted a week prior to the class web page to give everyone the chance to read it. The presentation should not be longer than 10 minutes, and it should focus on aspects you would like to get feedback on (20% of the grade).
Examination topics
• Seminar presence and participation: Students must not miss more than 2 seminars (please be aware that the bi-weekly meetings typically consist of two seminars). In-class participation should demonstrate the familiarity with the key readings. (20% of the grade)
• Four position papers: Position papers are small essays on the assigned readings (please note that these papers should cover the readings for the entire meeting). They should shortly summarize the readings, reflect on the major arguments, and include questions for further discussion. Position papers can compare the readings to other readings of the class, or apply the readings to an empirical case. The papers should be 700-900 words, and are to be uploaded to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class. Students might be asked to shortly present or defend their papers in class. (40% of the grade)
• Two question papers: These papers ask 2-3 questions about the readings, or the relationship between the readings with each question accompanied by an expository paragraph explaining the origin and context of the question. Students are expected to upload questions to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class (20% of the grade)
• Presentation of parts of your dissertation (depending on where you are in the process this can be the concept, a chapter, or the summary of your findings). We will set aside some time in each meeting (or less, this depends on the number of students attending the class) to give you the opportunity to present parts of your dissertation and get peer-feedback. The material for the presentation (concept, chapter) should be submitted a week prior to the class moodle page to give everyone the chance to read it. The presentation should not be longer than 10 minutes, and it should focus on aspects you would like to get feedback on (20% of the grade).
• Four position papers: Position papers are small essays on the assigned readings (please note that these papers should cover the readings for the entire meeting). They should shortly summarize the readings, reflect on the major arguments, and include questions for further discussion. Position papers can compare the readings to other readings of the class, or apply the readings to an empirical case. The papers should be 700-900 words, and are to be uploaded to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class. Students might be asked to shortly present or defend their papers in class. (40% of the grade)
• Two question papers: These papers ask 2-3 questions about the readings, or the relationship between the readings with each question accompanied by an expository paragraph explaining the origin and context of the question. Students are expected to upload questions to the course webpage latest by noon the Wednesday before the class (20% of the grade)
• Presentation of parts of your dissertation (depending on where you are in the process this can be the concept, a chapter, or the summary of your findings). We will set aside some time in each meeting (or less, this depends on the number of students attending the class) to give you the opportunity to present parts of your dissertation and get peer-feedback. The material for the presentation (concept, chapter) should be submitted a week prior to the class moodle page to give everyone the chance to read it. The presentation should not be longer than 10 minutes, and it should focus on aspects you would like to get feedback on (20% of the grade).
Reading list
Readings will be detailled on the course moodle site
Association in the course directory
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