Universität Wien

150218 UE Politik, Ökonomie und Recht (M6) (2020W)

Succession, Protests and Public Opinions - China's Political "Dilemmas"

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Details

max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Montag 12.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 19.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 09.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 16.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 23.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 30.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 07.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 14.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 11.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 18.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32
  • Montag 25.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal A UniCampus Zugang Hof 2 2F-EG-32

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

The political “dilemmas” facing China’s rulers refer to the impossible choice between two opposing approaches of governance. One is to tighten control. The outcome is that it may lead to more regulatory failure and political resentment, which in turn threatens the autocratic rule. The other is to loosen control. The outcome is that it is likely to trigger a process of democratization, which in turn also threatens the autocratic rule.
This course addresses three topics, as indicated in the course title, all of which are associated with the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s “dilemma”. Succession will connect the past with the present, discussing succession rules and practices in imperial palaces and behind the high walls of Zhongnanhai. Under the topic of protest, we will discuss the democratic movement in 1989 side by side with the series of protests in Hong Kong in 2014-2020. For public opinion, we will discuss the tendency of polarization of public sphere in China.

More info of the lecturer can be found at https://univie.academia.edu/LingLi.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Course requirements and grading

1. The course will be conducted on-site through face-to-face communication. Your attendance to each class and participation in regular discussions is mandatory.
2. No prior knowledge of China or the Chinese language is required.
3. Your performance consists of three parts. 1) Attendance. 2) Pre-class preparation. You are required to read all reading assignments before coming to the class. Questions will be asked during the class regarding these assignments. The quality of the answer that you provide, if called upon, will be used for the evaluation of your performance. 3) Research project. At the beginning of the course, you will be asked to decide on a topic for your research project. Your research plan will be discussed in the class, which shall assist you to prepare for your research. Your final research product will be presented orally at the class and/or in writing depending on the circumstance.
4. Grading scheme
Regular attendance - 10%
Pre-class preparation (reading assignments) – 40%
Research project – 50%
Grade conversion table
Score 100-90 Grade 1
Score 89-80 Grade 2
Score 79-70 Grade 3
Score 69-60 Grade 4
Score 59-0 Grade 5
5. The format and contents of the class as well as associated course requirements are subject to modifications so that they are compatible to the size of the class and contingent public health measures.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

See above.

Prüfungsstoff

See above.

Literatur

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

PR 220

Letzte Änderung: So 27.09.2020 17:48