Course: Social reality in East Asia

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Course title Social reality in East Asia
Course code DAS/SOREA
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Ahn Kyou-Dong, M.A., Ph.D.
  • Kondratyeva Elena, M.A., Ph.D.
  • Schirmer Andreas, Mag. phil. Dr.
  • Uher David, doc. Mgr. PhD.
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
This course examines diverse aspects of social reality in Korea (primarily South Korea) as explored in recent research. In addition to its thematic focus, the course adopts a meta-critical perspective on research. Students will read and critically assess academic articles by comparing the declared methods with how they are actually implemented in practice, evaluating the extent to which the articulated theories yield meaningful results, and examining whether the actual research process - as far as it can be gleaned from what the article reveals - is appropriately and sufficiently reflected in the methodological description and whether it is justified in relation to the study's conclusions. This approach is designed to sharpen students' analytical skills and prepare them to produce robust, reflective research for their MA thesis.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
(1) Attendance and class participation (40%): Students must not miss more than 2 classes. Students are expected to actively participate. (2) Small assignments (20%): Reflections (learning diary style), to be uploaded regularly on Moodle. (2) Presentations and discussions (40%): Students are required to present once and prepare to serve as discussants when others present. Presentations must be uploaded.
Recommended literature


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Korean Language and Culture (2019) Category: Philological sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -