Chinese Society and Politics
Course code
HIL7253.HT
old course code
Course title in Estonian
Hiina ühiskond ja poliitika
Course title in English
Chinese Society and Politics
ECTS credits
6.0
Assessment form
Examination
lecturer of 2023/2024 Spring semester
Jekaterina Koort (language of instruction:Estonian)
lecturer of 2024/2025 Autumn semester
Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.
Course aims
Deepens the knowledge of Chinese society and gives an overview of Chinese politics and political system.
Brief description of the course
This course follows a “keyword” approach to emerging trends in Chinese society and politics. In the course of each session we will begin by discussing a particular term that is relevant for understanding society, others highlight particular elements of post-reform China that are rather unique to the country.
In so doing this course will teach students to see China “beyond the headlines” and to understand a rapidly changing global superpower. It is appropriate for MA students of all disciplines and will help students preparing for living in a globalising world, for doing work abroad, and for engaging in activities.
It is not expected of students to understand Mandarin Chinese to take this course. Nevertheless, by focusing on specific Chinese “keywords” students will grasp the importance of particular terms and formulations, and gain a better understanding of some crucial dynamics underpinning Chinese politics. As an interdisciplinary course, this seminar will also introduce a variety of perspectives and analytic tools for research.
In so doing this course will teach students to see China “beyond the headlines” and to understand a rapidly changing global superpower. It is appropriate for MA students of all disciplines and will help students preparing for living in a globalising world, for doing work abroad, and for engaging in activities.
It is not expected of students to understand Mandarin Chinese to take this course. Nevertheless, by focusing on specific Chinese “keywords” students will grasp the importance of particular terms and formulations, and gain a better understanding of some crucial dynamics underpinning Chinese politics. As an interdisciplinary course, this seminar will also introduce a variety of perspectives and analytic tools for research.
Learning outcomes in the course
Upon completing the course the student:
- is able to possess a solid understanding of China’s geographical and cultural diversity;
- is able to place current political developments in the region within broader historical and geographical contexts;
- can critically address ongoing transformations in China in an informed and analytical manner
- is able to possess a solid understanding of China’s geographical and cultural diversity;
- is able to place current political developments in the region within broader historical and geographical contexts;
- can critically address ongoing transformations in China in an informed and analytical manner
Teacher
Jekaterina Koort
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