The Politics of China
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHIR2022 | 2 | 20 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- PHIR2022
- School
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the politics in China. Founded on major theories of authoritariianism used to explain Chinese politics, it forms a foundation of knowledge for students in analysing the dynamics of politics in contemporary China.
This module aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the politics in China. Founded on major theories of authoritarianism used to explain Chinese politics, it forms a foundation of knowledge for students in analysing the dynamics of politics in contemporary China.
Target Students
Available to Year 2 UG students in School of Politics, History and International Realations on single and joint honours plan. Open module to the outside school students.
Classes
- One 1-hour seminar each week for 10 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 10 weeks
Assessment
- 15% Presentation: Group presentation (15 to 20 minutes)
- 40% Coursework 1: 1 x 2000 words group report
- 45% Coursework 2: 1 x 2500 words individual essay
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
This module will provide students with:a good understanding of China’s politics and political system. abilities to employ major theoretical frameworks in analysing different political phenomena in China.a solid footing to pursue more in-depth study of China’s politics.Learning Outcomes
a) Knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of the dynamics of politics in contemporary China.
- Understanding of key theories used to explain China’s politics.
b) Intellectual skills
- Show aptitude in applying a variety of theoretical approaches for the study of China’s politics.
- Demonstrate the abilities to engage in academic debate about China’s politics.
c) Professional and practical skills
- Develop clear arguments in writing and in class discussions.
- Independent learning which involves developing a solid understanding of key theories and issues, as well as evidence gathering and evaluation.
d) Transferable (key) skills
- The ability to analyse and solve a problem.
- The ability to familiarize yourself with political concepts and texts.
- The ability to reflect on the relationship between theory and practice.
a) Knowledge and understanding
- Knowledge of the dynamics of politics in contemporary China.
- Understanding of key theories used to explain China’s politics.
b) Intellectual skills
- Show aptitude in applying a variety of theoretical approaches for the study of China’s politics.
- Demonstrate the abilities to engage in academic debate about China’s politics.
c) Professional and practical skills
- Develop clear arguments in writing and in class discussions.
- Independent learning which involves developing a solid understanding of key theories and issues, as well as evidence gathering and evaluation.
d) Transferable (key) skills
- The ability to analyse and solve a problem.
- The ability to familiarize yourself with political concepts and texts.
- The ability to reflect on the relationship between theory and practice.
Conveners
- Ying Chan Ho