Overview
Mao’s China (1949–1976) is the most influential period of Chinese history as this era heralded the unprecedented socio-political transformation from the imperial agrarian state to the modern party-state. From the end of the World War II, Mao’s policies exerted a far-reaching impact on China and its geopolitics. The socio-political systems … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Associate Professor Xiaoping Fang
Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Xiaoping Fang
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Critically analyse the major campaigns, events, key figures and significant socio-political issues in Mao’s China;
2.
Evaluate current scholarship and research methodologies of empirical and theoretical studies about Mao’s China, with specific reference to historical, political, and sociological perspectives;
3.
Apply innovative approaches to analyse and present historical viewpoints based on secondary literature and respond to comments and questions in discussion;
4.
Conduct analytical and critical thinking and present arguments within a logical framework based on original materials and secondary literature;
5.
Use library and web-based research skills.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Literature review
2 - Presentation
3 - Analytical exercise
4 - Case study
5 - Essay
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
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Tutorials
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Availability in areas of study
Chinese studies