Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Introduction The Chinese way The Chinese political system Political Institutions and decision-making The Politics of the Economy (I) The Reform Years - Deng Xiao Ping's economic reforms The Politics of the Economy (II) The Dragon Awakens - era of rapid economic growth Civil Society, Minorities, Democracy & the State Relations between the state and citizens China’s ‘Peaceful Rise’ in the Post-Cold World Foreign policy-making actors and post-Cold War trends China and the Asia-Pacific Chinese foreign policy in the Asia Pacific region US-China Relations The US-China foreign policy relationship Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations Chinese relations with Taiwan (ROC) The China Rise Debate Key issues and debates concerning China's rise as a case study China and the South China Seas China's role in South China Seas disputes as a case study China and the Bomb Development of China's nuclear weapons capacity as a case study | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books:
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Other Resources None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||