Postgraduate Course: China's International Politics (ASST11056)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Asian Studies |
Other subject area | None |
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| Course description | This course aims to give students a broad but rigorous introduction to China's international politics. The course will introduce students to the key foreign policy making institutions in China today, the drivers of China's foreign policy in historical context, and key issues in China's foreign relations today. Indicative issues in China's foreign relations include: environmental cooperation, trade, human rights and national security. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2012/13 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate informed knowledge of contemporary China's international politics and the key institutions and actors shaping China's foreign policy. 2. Set out the main determinants of China's foreign policy. 3.Critically assess different explanations of China's foreign policy. 4. Demonstrate understanding of the key issues in China's international relations. |
Assessment Information
| The final, summative assessment (100% of final grade) for this module consists of one essay of 4000 words (including refs and biogs). All essays should be word processed, double-spaced, and should include references and a bibliography of work cited. Two copies of the essay must be submitted to the School of Social and Political Sciences graduate office before 2.00pm on 18th April 2011 |
Special Arrangements
| This course takes place at the University of Glasgow, Room 1102, Adam Smith Building. Year 2 Master of Chinese Studies students living in Edinburgh may claim up to £60 for travel to Glasgow in Semester 2. |
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Prof Natascha Gentz
Tel: (0131 6)50 4229
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Course secretary | Ms Olivia Little
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