After nearly 30 years of political and economic extremes under Maoism, since the late 1970s, the People's Republic of China entered an era of free-market economic reform and has undergone dramatic social and economic transformations. This unit discusses major perspectives and discourses that inform not only ordinary people's lives in China today, but also the process and impact of China's growth into one of world's leading powers. The topics to be addressed include post-Mao economic reform; state welfare and educational reforms; environment; urbanization; China's international relationships, as well as state development policies.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT:
HMC224: 2hr exam (40%) 2,000-word reseach essay (40%), one 500 word literature review, (10%), one group work project (10%)
HMC324: 2hr exam (40%); 2,500-word research essay (40%), one 500 word literature review (10%); one group work project (10%)
TEACHING PATTERN: 1x2hour lecture 1x1 tutorial
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Web supported - H,L Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
Resource dependent teaching & learning - H,L Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
Video conferencing - H,L A live video link between campuses is used for at least some teaching in this unit
About Flexible Study Options
INTERNATIONALISATION This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.
REQUISITE INFO
Prereq
25% units passed at intermediate level in any faculties in any disciplines.
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Web supported - H,L