Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module will introduce students to the study of Chinese politics and foreign policy. It will address debates over the rise of China, China’s growing involvement in international politics and global security. It will analyse the prominent features of the single-party rule by the Chinese Communist Party and explores major political and governance issues confronting the regime. This module will provide students with an understanding of the sources of conflict and cooperation in China’s domestic and foreign relations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Recognise the major themes, debates, developments, and structures within Chinese politics and foreign policy 2. Use theoretical approaches to study Chinese politics and foreign policy. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of key Chinese politics and foreign policy issues at the national and international levels 4. Analyse case studies of Chinese political or foreign policy decisions or events 5. Analyse the current rivalry between China and other major powers for influence | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
IntroductionThe Chinese wayThe Chinese political systemPolitical Institutions and decision-makingThe Politics of the Economy (I)The Reform Years - Deng Xiao Ping's economic reformsThe Politics of the Economy (II)The Dragon Awakens - era of rapid economic growthCivil Society, Minorities, Democracy & the StateRelations between the state and citizensChina’s ‘Peaceful Rise’ in the Post-Cold WorldForeign policy-making actors and post-Cold War trendsChina and the Asia-PacificChinese foreign policy in the Asia Pacific regionUS-China RelationsThe US-China foreign policy relationshipTaiwan and Cross-Strait RelationsChinese relations with Taiwan (ROC)The China Rise DebateKey issues and debates concerning China's rise as a case studyChina and the South China SeasChina's role in South China Seas disputes as a case studyChina and the BombDevelopment of China's nuclear weapons capacity as a case study | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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