Units of Study
GOVT6111 - Chinese Politics
Semester 1, 2014 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Minglu Chen
This unit will examine the internal governance of the People's Republic of China and aspects of its external relations. It begins by tracing the emergence of the PRC's political system after 1949, focussing on key features of Maoism and the rationale of Post-Mao reforms. It then considers the remarkable economic, demographic and social changes that have occurred in recent years and how China's government has responded to a range of crucial challenges. In particular the unit will provide critical insights into how concepts like democracy, human rights, civil society and 'rule of law' have developed within the Chinese context. Finally the unit will analyse the impact of 'globalization' on China's political system.
1500wd literature review (30%) and 3000wd essay (50%) and 500wd (equivalent) in-class presentation (10%) and seminar participation (10%)
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