Undergraduate Course: Innovation and Catch-up in East Asia: the ICT Sector (ECNM10073)
Course Outline
School | School of Economics |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | The course explores the economic transformation of Greater China (Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan), Japan and South Korea by examining the birth and growth of the Information and Communication (ICT) Sector in this region. The ICT sector has been one of the most important contributors to the economic development of these countries, hence the course explores some of the key microeconomic underpinnings of macroeconomic performance. Classes will comprise an introductory lecture, followed by interactive class discussion based on pre-assigned readings. |
Course description |
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Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | Visiting students should usually have at least 3 Economics courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. This MUST INCLUDE courses in both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 20,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
80 %,
Coursework
20 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Class essay (1000 words) (20%)
Degree Exam (2 hours) (80%)
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Class essay (1000 words) (20%)
Two x 1500 word essays (80%) |
Feedback |
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Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours & Minutes |
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Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | Innovation and Catch-up in Est Asia: the ICT Sector | 2:00 | |
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Academic year 2015/16, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Lecture Hours 20,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
176 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Class essay (1000 words) (20%)
Degree Exam (2 hours) (80%)
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
Class essay (1000 words) (20%)
Two x 1500 word essays (80%) |
Feedback |
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No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course the student will have an insight into and understanding of the microeconomic underpinnings of economic transformation in East Asia; the role of institutions, entrepreneurship, learning and innovation as facilitators of economic growth; a conceptual framework appropriate for analysis of microeconomic development and more specifically the development of the ICT industry.
General skills developed include: critical analysis and assessment; reasoning adaptably and systematically; problem-framing and problem-solving skills; obtaining and processing information from a variety sources; presentation and communication skills; interpersonal and group skills; independent action and initiative; managing tasks and time.
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Additional Class Delivery Information |
1 lecture per week, each class with a duration of 2 hours. |
Keywords | InnovEAsia |
Contacts
Course organiser | Prof Martin Fransman
Tel: (0131 6)50 4060
Email: |
Course secretary | Ms Dawn Hutcheon
Tel: (0131 6)51 5958
Email: |
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