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POL20260

Academic Year 2024/2025

Introduction to Chinese Politics (POL20260)

Subject:
Politics
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Politics & Int Relations
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Alexander Dukalskis
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

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 Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

122

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; class discussions; independent reading, and critical listening (assessed through a podcast assignment).

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
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

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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