AST3001 Change in Contemporary China

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Reference materials
• Student workload
• Assessment details
• Important assessment information
• Assessment notes
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

SYNOPSIS

China is one of the world's most significant countries. It is one of the world's largest and most populated countries and it is one of the world's oldest civilizations, having centuries of cultural tradition and achievement. Unquestionably, it will play an increasingly important role in the affairs of the Asia-Pacific region. Since 1949 when the People's Republic was established a succession of Chinese leaders has perceived a gap between the economic and technological capacity of the country and that of major western nations. This course examines the approaches which have been adopted by the Chinese government to stimulate economic and technological development. In particular, it focuses on contemporary policies and on the patterns of continuity and change.

OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of this course, students should demonstrate:

1.

Describe and assess factors which have shaped contemporary Chinese society;

2.

Identify and analyse issues of social, political and economic development and change in China;

3.

Comprehend and analyse China's external relationships and its regional and global roles;

4.

Communicate in writing by preparing and submitting an essay, which adheres to disciplinary norms and practices;

5.

Demonstrate cultural literacy skills through their comprehension and analysis of historical, political and policy issues in China.

6.

Ethical research and inquiry skills by comprehending and applying referencing norms and practices.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

Gamer, Robert E 2003, Understanding contemporary China, 2nd edn, Lynne Rienner Press, Boulder, Co.

Kornberg, J & Faust, J 2004, China in world politics: policies, processes, prospects, 2nd edn, Lynne Rienner Publishers, Boulder, Colorado.

McMillen, D 2008, Change in Contemporary China: selected readings, DEC, Toowoomba.

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

Cheng, Joseph Y S (ed) 2003, China's Challenges in the Twenty-first Century, City University of Hong Kong Press, Hong Kong.

Dickson, B, Chao Chien-min (eds) 2001, Remaking the Chinese state: strategies, society and security, Routledge, London.
(Electronic copy available from library catalogue)

Dietrich, C 1998, People's China: a brief history, 3rd edn, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Draguhn, W, Goodman, D (eds) 2002, China's Communist revolutions: fifty years of the People's Republic of China, Routledge, London.

Dreyer, J 2004, China's political system: modernization and tradition, 4th edn, Allyn & Bacon, Boston.

Fewsmith, J 2001, China since Tiananmen: the politics of transition, Cambridge University Press, New York.
(Electronic copy available from library catalogue)

Hsu, C Y 2000, The rise of modern China, 6th edn, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

Hunter, A & Sexton, J 1999, Contemporary China, St Martins, New York.

Lawrance, A 1998, China under Communism, Routledge, London.

MacKerras, C, McMillen, D, & Watson, A (eds) 2001, Dictionary of the politics of the People's Republic of China, Routledge, London.
(Paperback)

Mackerras, C, Taneja, P & Young, G 1998, China since 1978: reform, modernisation and `socialism with Chinese characteristics', 2nd edn, Longman Cheshire, Melbourne.

Pollack, J, Yang, R (eds) 1998, In China's shadow: regional perspectives on Chinese foreign policy and military development, Rand Corporation, Santa Monica, CA.
(Electronic copy available from library catalogue)

Saich, Tony 2004, Governance and politics of China, 2nd edn, Palgrave Macmillan, New York.

Schoppa, R K 2002, Revolution and its past: identities and change in modern Chinese history, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Tien Hung-Mao, Chu Yun-han (eds) 2000, China under Jiang Zemin, Lynne Rienner, Boulder, Co.

Unger, J (ed) 2002, The nature of Chinese politics: from Mao to Jiang, ME Sharpe, New York.

Yee, H & Storey, I (eds) 2002, The China threat - perceptions, myths and reality, Curzon, Richmond.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

NOTES

1.

Presentation will be on a rostered basis during the course. The presentation should be 10 minutes in duration with an outline for circulation of 1000 words in length. This assessment is aligned with all course objectives.

2.

This assessment is aligned with all course objectives.

3.

Students will be advised of the official exam date after timetable has been finalised.

IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

1. Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriate in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. For this course, normal class attendance consists of one 2 hour lecture and one 1 hour tutorial per week.
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   To successfully complete an individual assessment item, a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks or a grade of at least C-. This statement must be read in conjunction with Statement 4 below.
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   If students submit assignments after the due date without extenuating circumstances and without prior approval, then a penalty of a maximum of 5% of the assigned mark may apply for each working day late, up to a maximum of 10 working days, at which time a mark of zero can be recorded for that assignment.
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the weighted aggregate of the marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.
6. Examination information:
   The exam for this course is a RESTRICTED examination, and the only materials that candidates may use are writing materials (non-electronic and free from material which could give the student an unfair advantage in the examination.) Students whose first language is not English may take an appropriate unmarked non-electronic translation dictionary (but not technical dictionary) into the examination. Dictionaries with any handwritten notes will not be permitted. Translation dictionaries will be subject to perusal and may be removed from the candidate's possession until appropriate disciplinary action is completed if found to contain material that could give the candidate an unfair advantage.
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   Any deferred or supplementary examinations for this course will normally be held during the next examination period.
8. University Regulations:
   Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6 Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/corporateservices/calendar/part5.htm

ASSESSMENT NOTES

This version produced 11 Dec 2009.