Lehrende: Prof. Dr. Elisabeth Kaske
Veranstaltungsart: Seminar
Orga-Einheit: 03-Ostasienwissenschaften
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Semesterwochenstunden: 2
Unterrichtssprache: Englisch
Offizielle Kursbeschreibung: For the past thirty years economists have been marveling about the miraculous rise of China. This course will take a closer look at a debate among economic historians that asks the ques-tion in a different way: Why did this rise not happen two (or even five) centuries earlier? The course aims at providing students with essential knowledge necessary to understand the historical differences between the Chinese and European economies and societies and guide them through case studies to explore possible answers to a puzzle that has been occupying scholars for many decades. From a comparative perspective, we will look at China as a case to understand how economic policies are formed between natural endowments, geopolitical chal-lenges, cultural traditions, and vested interests. Which of these factors constitute a path de-pendency still influencing China’s development path?
Organisatorisches: This course will mainly use the discussion format, with some short lectures and student presentations. Readings are to be completed in advance. Assessment will be based on student participation in class and on individual research papers. The course is taught in English. Stu-dents in Sinology who also take the Exercise class are expected to be read and translate aca-demic works and primary sources from Chinese.
