Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Communications and Arts

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• Unit Title

  China: The Rise of a Global Power

• Unit Code

  POL3109

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit examines China's transformation in its economic, social and political dimensions and its impact on international relations. The unit focuses on emerging tensions inherent in China's rise to global power status, such as its capitalist economy and authoritarian political structure, its consumer culture and worsening environmental depreciation, its national self-interest and global responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Analyse future trends involved in China's rise for world politics.
2. Evaluate the impact of China's rise on contemporary world politics.
3. Evaluate the impact of China's rise on the international relations system.
4. Examine the social, environmental and political impacts of this change.
5. Identify key changes in China's transformation into a global economic power.

Unit Content

1. China and less developed nations.
2. China's transition from a planned economy to a market-based economy.
3. Evolution of the Chinese political system and ideology.
4. Global impacts of China's economy.
5. Human rights and environmental issues.
6. Population, urbanization and internal migration issues.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, class presentations, internet research, essay writing, documentary analysis.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Kornberg, J. (2005). China in world politics. Lynne Reinner, London.
• Schwartz, J., & Shreh, S. (2009). State and society responses to social welfare needs in China. New York: Routledge.
• McWilliams, W., & Protrowski, H. (2005). The world since 1945: A history of international relations. London: Lynne Reinner.
• MacFarquar, R., (Ed.). (1997). The politics of China: The eras of Mao and Deng. New York: Cambridge University Press.
• Kornberg, J., & Faust, J. (2005). China in world politics. London: Lynne Reinner.
• Gungwu, W., & Jongnian, Z. (2009). China and the new international order. New York: Routledge.
• Gainer, R. (2008). Understanding contemporary China. London: Lynne Reinner.
• Economy, E. (2004). The river runs black: The environmental challenge of China's future. New York: Cornell University Press.
• Guthrie, D. (2006). China and globalisation: The social, economic and political transformation of Chinese society. New York: Routledge.
• Yongnian, Z., & Tewsmith, J. (2009). China's opening society: The non-state sector and governance. London: Routledge.

Website References

• Global Policy Forum www.globalpolicy.org/globalization
• Global Politics Essential Guide BBC World Service www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/sci-tech/.../theme_pol.shtml
• Open Democracy www.opendemocracy.net/
• Global Politicswww.global_politics.co.uk
• Foreign Policy www.foreignpolicy.com
• Foreign Affairs www.foreignaffairs.com

^ Mandatory reference

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