Overview
This unit introduces students to China’s political system and cultures. We begin from an overview of the historical origins of the current system, with a particular emphasis on divergent schools of political thought throughout history, including Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism, republicanism, and communism.We then proceed to an overview of the reform … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Jonathan Benney
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Jonathan Benney
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Demonstrate enhanced and critically informed knowledge of Chinese political thought and China’s current political system
2.
Demonstrate understanding of the diversity of China and Sinophone communities, developing the ability to work across cultures with people of diverse backgrounds
3.
Demonstrate understanding of the disciplinary approaches through which knowledge about China is developed, with specific reference to political and anthropological perspectives and theories
4.
Demonstrate capacity for analytical and critical thinking, for library and web-based research skills, and for clear written and oral communication.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Critical reading response
2 - Tutorial presentation and discussion
3 - Research proposal and annotated bibliography
4 - Research paper
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Tutorials
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Chinese studies