Politics of China (355-0-20)

Instructors

Iza Ding

Meeting Info

555 Clark B03: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course provides an overview of modern China's politics and society, divided into three parts. The first traces China's transformation from the fall of the Qing dynasty to the end of the Mao era. The second examines the country's post-1978 economic reforms and its distinctive political system. The final part explores key challenges facing China today, including climate change, inequality, nationalism, populism, and technological change. The course equips students with a grounded understanding of China's political landscape and introduces core political science concepts such as revolution, democracy, and legitimacy. China is examined through historical, comparative, and global perspectives.

Learning Objectives

grounded understanding of Chinese politics and society

Teaching Method

seminar discussion, presentations, research project

Evaluation Method

seminar

Class Attributes

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