2016/2017
BA-BASPO1009U Asian Societies from a Comparative
Perspective
| English Title |
| Asian Societies from a Comparative
Perspective |
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| Language |
English |
| Course ECTS |
7.5 ECTS |
| Type |
Mandatory |
| Level |
Bachelor |
| Duration |
One Semester |
| Start time of the course |
Autumn |
| Timetable |
Course schedule will be posted at
calendar.cbs.dk |
| Study board |
Study Board for Asian Study Programme
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| Course
coordinator |
- Ming Hua Li - Department of International Economics and
Management (INT)
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| Main academic
disciplines |
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Last updated on
04-07-2016
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| Learning objectives |
To achieve the grade 12, students
should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor
mistakes or errors:
- To demonstrate the ability to comprehend the complex and
dynamic inter-relations between different parts of society and
culture holistically
- To demonstrate the ability to analyse different social
institutions through various sociological perspectives, including
functionalism and conflict theories.
- To demonstrate knowledge of course material concerning
sociological approaches to various social phenomena, such as the
linkages between economics, culture and society.
- To demonstrate competence in comparing Chinese and/or Japanese
societies with other societies, using relevant sociological
theories as the common bases of comparison.
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| Examination |
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Asian
Societies from a Comparative Perspective:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Home assignment - written product |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual exam |
| Size of written product |
Max. 5 pages |
| Assignment type |
Written assignment |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date
and time. |
| Grading scale |
7-step scale |
| Examiner(s) |
One internal examiner |
| Exam period |
Autumn |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
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Description of the exam
procedure
Written exam based on a topic given by teacher. 5
standard pages.
The exam must be handed in through Digital
Exam.
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| Course content and
structure |
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Aim of the course: To provide students with the sociological
foundation to understanding different aspects of society and
culture, particularly Chinese and Japanese societies. By moving
beyond economics and management practices, the course aims to offer
a holistic understanding of Chinese and Japanese societies and
cultures. The issues will be relevant to foreigners conducting
business in China, Japan and other Chinese-dominant Asian countries
because they will learn about the cultural and institutional
foundations behind these societies’ practices and behaviour.
Course content: With regards to China, Japan and also other
societies, the course will offer specific discussions on (1)
theories to understanding society and culture; and (2) various
social institutions, such as education, family and the labour
market. A set of theoretical and methodological tools is thus
presented to students to further their studies in
ASP.
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| Teaching methods |
| Lectures and class discussion, with
presentations. CBS Learn will be used as a teaching tool. |
| Student workload |
| Class activities including preparation |
177 hours |
| Exam activities including preparation |
30 hours |
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| Further Information |
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This course is an essential prerequisite for 2nd and 3rd year
disciplinary courses in the ASP: specifically, Asian Economic
Organisation & Competitiveness and Regional Economic
Integration in Asia, and complements the 1st Year
Project.
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| Expected literature |
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Macionis, J.J. and Plummer, K. 2012. Sociology: A Global
Introduction, 5th edition..Singapore: Pearson Education
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Last updated on
04-07-2016
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