Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
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 preparation35 hours on presentation (including preparation and performance)35 hours research and writing of essay
Description of Module Assessment
1: Presentation weighted 40%10 minute presentationStudents present one selected coursework included in the module guide and develop a research question for their essays, which is the second component of the assessment. The presentation is between 8 to 10 minutes and students need to present during the assigned week.
2: Essay weighted 60%Essay1500 words essay, inclusive of bibliography.
Students are required to develop a specific question directly linked to themes covered in the syllabus. The research question is based on the presentation.