Politics of China (355-0-20)

Instructors

Yue Ding

Meeting Info

555 Clark B01: Mon, Wed 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

Instructor: Professor Iza Ding (Political Science Homepage)

This course offers an overview of modern China's politics and society. It is divided into three parts. The first part surveys Chinese history from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the end of Mao's era. The second part delves into China's economic reform and its distinct political system that combines capitalism with authoritarian rule. The third part focuses on several challenges confronting China today, including climate change, populism, inequality, nationalism, and technological change. The course equips students with knowledge of China's political landscape as well as key concepts and theories in political science, such as revolution, democracy, and political legitimacy. The geopolitical unit known as China today will be understood through historical, comparative, and global perspectives.

Registration Requirements

Introduction to comparative politics (recommended but not required)

Teaching Method

2 lectures and a weekly discussion section led by a TA

Evaluation Method

quizzes, final exam, final paper

Class Materials (Required)

No required texts

Class Attributes

Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Parkes Hall 223: Wed 2:00PM - 2:50PM

DIS - Parkes Hall 212: Fri 12:00PM - 12:50PM