Korea in the East Asian Region

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Korea in the East Asian Region, a comparative economic approach
Leerdoelen	- understand the development history of the South Korean economy - connect economic theories and concept which students already obtained before to specific cases of Korea. (such as, economic development history, welfare policy, international economic theories and so on) - formulate relevant academic questions through the course presentations and discussions - reproduce their own knowledge into their own research and analysis by writing their own final paper - read articles in critical attitude and express their own opinion/idea in academic manner by literature review tasks
Omschrijving	South Korea was one of the poorest countries in the world after the Korean war in 1950s. Now South Korea has become one of the leading industrial countries in the world. Korea’s economic development history of the last decades appears to be a good example for developing countries to follow. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of development experience of the Korean economy and contemporary issues of the current Korean economy. In specific, the government strategy and policies for economic growth, challenges for sustainable growth, and the side effects of rapid economic growth will be discussed in addition to some topical issues of the current Korean economy.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	►interactief hoorcollege ,  ►practicum
Toetsvorm	►groepspresentatie,  ►individuele opdracht
Vaksoort	master
Coördinator	dr. S. Choi
Docent(en)	dr. S. Choi
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Articles Various
Entreevoorwaarden	Basic knowledge of economic principles and of international economics would be helpful.
Opmerkingen	Students of the MA East Asian Studies have to extend the study load of this course to 10 EC by writing a paper under supervision. Coordinator: Dr S. Choi, email: s.choi@rug.nl
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Courses open to Exchange Students (MSc)  ( Courses open to Exchange Students (MSc) without limited access ) 1 semester II a keuze MSc Economic Development & Globalization / ED&G  (keuzevak(ken) B MSc ED&G) 1 semester II a keuze MSc International Business & Management/IB&M  (keuzevakken B MSc IB&M) 1 semester II a keuze