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150068 UE Exercise Course (Politics, Economy, Law) (M6) (2020W)

Chinese Politics and Governance - A survey of major issues

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 15 - Ostasienwissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 05.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 12.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 19.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 09.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 16.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 23.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 30.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 07.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 14.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 11.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 18.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10
  • Monday 25.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Seminarraum Sinologie 1 UniCampus Hof 2 2F-O1-10

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course surveys the main topics of politics and governance in the People’s Republic of China with a particular focus on the central role and operation of the Chinese Communist Party. After the course, you are expected to obtain not only theoretical but also operational and contextual knowledge of the key components of the Chinese political and governmental system, including its power structure, elite leadership, political mobilization, ideology and issues related to local governance. The course is attuned to the current political development in China and will incorporate aktuell discussions throughout the course.

The course will be conducted in English.

Proficiency of Chinese is not required.

For more about the lecturer, see https://univie.academia.edu/LingLi.

Assessment and permitted materials

Course requirements and grading

1. The course will be conducted on-site through face-to-face communication, unless the change of circumstances warrants the mode of teaching to be changed. Your attendance to each class and participation in regular discussions is mandatory.
2. The course includes a number of presentation and discussion sessions. Depending on the size of the class, you will be responsible for one to two topics that you can choose from a list that will be given to you at the beginning of the course.
3. To conclude the course, you will be asked to answer some essay questions related to the course (500-1000 words) as the final exam. This exam will take place during the very last scheduled session of the course.
4. You are allowed to be absent in one class without excuse. Any more absence will result in a penalty. Missing more than three classes will result in disqualification to continue the course.
5. Grading scheme
Regular attendance accounts - 10%
Participation in class activities – 30%
Presentation – 40%
Final written exam – 20%

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
6. The format and contents of the class as well as associated course requirements and grading scheme are subject to modifications so that they are compatible to the number of students and Covid-19 related public health measures.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

See above.

Examination topics

See above.

Reading list

Selected readings from Brødsgaard, Kjeld Erik. "Critical Readings on the Chinese Communist Party." Brill, 2017;
Other reading materials will be made available on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

PR 220

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