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China In World Politics

This course explores China's development from a dependent economy to a world power. It examines the historical antecedents of China, including wars and challenges faced before the Republic's creation. The course delves into political systems, cultural influences, and the relationship between China and other nations. It also addresses problems arising from China's development, political and economic issues, reform efforts, and political changes aimed at improving the well-being of the Chinese nation.

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30h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
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Math Level
Course Keywords
ChinaWorld PoliticsGlobalizationEconomic DevelopmentForeign Policy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Historical Antecedents of China

2

China and Western Influence

3

Cultural Revolution

4

China and Asia Today

5

China and Globalisation

6

China-Taiwan Relations

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Historical Antecedents of China

2h

Unit 1: Historical Antecedents of China

2 study hours
  • •Explore the historical context of China's development.
  • •Understand the impact of foreign military impositions and predatory trade practices.
Week
2

Module 1: Historical Antecedents of China

2h

Unit 2: Chaos in Asia

2 study hours
  • •Examine the Qing Dynasty and its impact on China.
  • •Analyze the causes and effects of the Opium War.
Week
3

Module 1: Historical Antecedents of China

2h

Unit 3: Cultural Revolution

2 study hours
  • •Study the causes and effects of the Cultural Revolution.
  • •Analyze the role of Mao Zedong and the Red Guards.
Week
4

Module 1: Historical Antecedents of China

2h

Unit 4: Political, Social and Economic Life

2 study hours
  • •Describe the social and economic implications of China's growth.
  • •Examine the government's measures to address these issues.
Week
5

Module 2: The Rise and Consolidation of Global Power

2h

Unit 1: China's place in international trade and political systems

2 study hours
  • •Describe the growth of the Chinese economy from early premedieval time.
  • •Examine the major factor that aided Western Imperialism
Week
6

Module 2: The Rise and Consolidation of Global Power

2h

Unit 2: China: Rise to World Class Competitor

2 study hours
  • •Give an account of how China grew from imperial dependency to be a world-class competitor.
  • •Explain also how China managed to rise to political power among other nations.
Week
7

Module 2: The Rise and Consolidation of Global Power

2h

Unit 3: China and Asia today

2 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of Asian Tigers and Asian Dragon
  • •Discuss the challenges in Asian relations
Week
8

Module 2: The Rise and Consolidation of Global Power

2h

Unit 4: The Cost of Success on China- Environment

2 study hours
  • •List and explain some of the environmental issues and challenges facing China
  • •Suggest ways of tackling this menace.
Week
9

Module 3: A Look at China's Role in the Cold War

2h

Unit 1: China's Role in the Cold War

2 study hours
  • •Discuss China's role during the Cold War era.
  • •Describe China's relationship with the Soviet Union and the United States.
Week
10

Module 3: A Look at China's Role in the Cold War

2h

Unit 2: Cold War Issues

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the role that China played during the cold war
  • •Explain what they understand by the Triangular Diplomacy
Week
11

Module 3: A Look at China's Role in the Cold War

2h

Unit 3: The United States and China during the Cold War

2 study hours
  • •State the position of Korea and India during the cold war era
  • •Explain in detail the meaning of Rapprochements
Week
12

Module 3: A Look at China's Role in the Cold War

2h

Unit 4: China in Africa

2 study hours
  • •State and explain Chinas African economic policy
  • •Expanciate on the relevance of that policy
Week
13

Module 4: China Taiwan and the South China Sea

2h

Unit 1: China- Taiwan Relations

2 study hours
  • •Accurately give an account of the history and international relations between China and Taiwan
  • •Systematically discuss the military and economic power of Taiwan today.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create timelines of key events in Chinese history (Units 1-3) to understand the context of political and economic developments.

2

Develop comparative charts analyzing the economic policies of different Chinese leaders (Units 4-5).

3

Practice essay questions on the impact of globalization on China (Module 5), focusing on specific examples.

4

Review the key principles of Chinese foreign policy (Unit 4) and their application in different regions (Africa, Asia).

5

Create concept maps linking the historical events, political systems, and economic policies discussed in the course.

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