Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
The rise of China is changing how we understand international politics and the world order. It is covered in media, policy talks, business circle and experienced even in everyday life, both domestically and internationally. This module provides the context, features, and theoretical approaches to the debate of China's rise on the global stage. You will be able to develop an in-depth knowledge of Chinese politics and foreign policy and engage an informed debate about the rise of China. This module will cultivate your interest in the subject and reinforce your identity as a concerned global citizen. It also equips you with tools and up-to-date analysis of China, which will widen your career options.
Aims
This module aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of Chinese domestic politics, enhance an evidence-based knowledge to critically assess the role of China on the global stage, and cultivate a genuine interest in this subject.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the domestic politics and foreign policy of the People's Republic of China: 1,2Critically assess the strength and limitation of theoretical and conceptual approaches to study the rise of China in the established literature: 1,2Effectively communicate a specialised knowledge of the debate on China's rise: 1,2
20 hours contact time in ten two-hour seminars60 hours seminar preparation30 hours research and writing of essay 40 hours research and preparation for examination
Description of Module Assessment
1: Exam weighted 60%72-hour Unseen Exam72-hour unseen exam. Students are required to answer two exam questions and write up to 1500 words for each answer.
2: Essay weighted 40%Essay1500 words essay
Students are required to develop a specific question directly linked to themes covered in the syllabus, in consultation with the module leader.