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210086 SE M4 b: International Politics and Development (2012W)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 21 - Politikwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work

Die Lehrveranstaltung findet zw. 18.10.202 und 26.11.2012 statt, es wird sich um Blöcke handeln.

Vorbesprechung:FR 19.10.2012 13.15-14.45 Ort: Hörsaal 1 (A212), NIG 2.Stock
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Registration/Deregistration

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. 40 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 1 (H1), NIG 2.Stock
  • Monday 05.11. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Monday 12.11. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Friday 16.11. 11:30 - 17:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Monday 19.11. 08:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course is designed for graduate students who are enthusiastic for learning about contemporary Chinese politics and society. This course will focus on the reform era. The fundamental goal of the course is to help students lay their theoretical and empirical foundations for their in-depth understanding of the fundamental rules, prominent players, and major issues in contemporary Chinese politics.

To achieve this goal, the course will:
A. Explore theoretical approaches to the study of Chinese politics;
B. Analyze the important debates and findings in the Western literature on the socioeconomic and sociopolitical changes in the Chinese society during the reform era;
C. Help students design and conduct their own research on Chinese politics.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A final grade for this course will be determined as follows:
Presentations 20%
Term Paper 50%
Class Participation (including attendance) 20%

Total: 100%

Examination topics

In essence, this course as a graduate seminar requires extensive readings, active class participation, well-prepared presentation, and intensive writings. Because of these essentials, the instructor will determine the final grade for each student based on his or her performance in these areas.

Reading list

All of the books listed below are highly related to this class.

1. Chen, Jie. 2004. Popular Political Support in Urban China. Stanford: Stanford University Press.
2. Dickson, Bruce. 2003. Red Capitalists in China: The Chinese Communist Party, Private Entrepreneurs, and Political Change. New York: Cambridge University Press.
3. Yang, Dali. 2004. Remaking the Chinese Leviathan. Stanford: Stanford University Press.
4. Lieberthal, Kenneth. 1995. Governing China: From Revolution Through Reform. New York: W.W. Norton.
5. Naughton, Barry J. 2006. The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth. Cambridge: The MIT Press.
6. Oi, Jean C. 1999. Rural China Takes Off: Institutional Foundations of Economic Reform. Berkeley: University of California Press.
7. Pye, Lucian W. 1992. The Spirit of Chinese Politics: New Addition. Cambridge: Harvard University Press.
8. Shue, Vivienne. 1988. The Reach of the State. Stanford: Stanford University Press.

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