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This module aims to introduce students to the political system of the People’s Republic of China and the politics of its ruling entity, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The module first provides a historical foundation for understanding CCP rule, covering major events in the 20th Century. From this foundation, it then examines the party’s relationship to the state and policymaking, China’s foreign relations and foreign policy, as well as the politics of Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong. The politics of Taiwan are covered. By the end of the module students will have a well-grounded understanding and be prepared to think carefully about current and future developments in Chinese politics.
Indicative Module Content:Content will include:
-History and structure of the Chinese Communist Party
-Historical background on key developments in Chinese politics
-Overview of current issues in Chinese politics, including China's foreign relations
-The politics of Taiwan
-China's policies in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Student Learning | 100 |
| Lectures | 22 |
| Total | 122 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam (In-person): 2-hour in-person, closed book exam covering material from readings and lectures. | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: 25 question multiple choice quiz. +1 point for correct answer; 0 points for blank answer; -1 point for incorrect answer. | Week 8, Week 9, Week 10 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
No |
| Assignment(Including Essay): Assignment built around listening to and analyzing podcasts about Chinese politics. | Week 5, Week 6, Week 7 | Graded | No | 25 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Spring | No |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
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