Courses Exchange Display 2021-2022

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Course title Economics and Society in Contemporary Asia
Course code EBC2037
ECTS credits 6,5
Assessment Whole/Half Grades
Period
Period Start End Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
2 25-10-2021 10-12-2021 X X
Level Introductory
Coordinator Karsten Mau
For more information: k.mau@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Language of instruction English
Goals
Understanding economic issues in contemporary Asian society in their social, cultural and political context
Description
This particular course on Contemporary Asia focuses on the integration and synthesis of culture, economics and politics in the Asian societies to increase an understanding of the region, in its contemporary social-political and cultural setting. This course will transcend the borders of academic disciplines and domains and deals with topics like:
- Modernity and public policy
- Politico-cultural obstacles for intra-regional cooperation
- Social change and prosperity
- Intercultural interaction
- Cultural forces in society.
Literature
Books and articles at an intrductory level.
Prerequisites
No specific required knowledge. Exchange students should have finished their first year of Bachelor study.
an advanced level of English
Teaching methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) PBL / Presentation / Lecture / Assignment / Papers / Groupwork
Assessment methods (indicative; course manual is definitive) Final Paper / Attendance / Participation / Written Exam
Evaluation in previous academic year For the complete evaluation of this course please click "here"
This course belongs to the following programmes / specialisations
Bachelor Economics and Business Economics - Emerging Markets Year 3 Core Course(s)
Bachelor International Business - Emerging Markets Year 3 Core Course(s)
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SBE Exchange Master Bachelor Exchange Courses
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