ASNS3617 - Citizens and Politics in China Today

Semester 2, 2011  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Eileen Rose Walsh
Phone: +61 2 9351 6770
Email: eileen.walsh@sydney.edu.au

Description

In China, ideas like 'citizenship', 'rights', and 'community', have come into widespread use over recent years. This unit will explore the way in which these terms are conceptualised and practiced within the People's Republic of China. Using texts (from government documents to popular media) and case studies from different parts of mainland China, this unit will provide a framework for understanding the interplay of social, cultural and political forces that are transforming techniques of local governance in China.

Assessments

classwork (15%), 1x2500wd essay (35%), 1x1000wd writing assignment (15%), 1x oral presentation (15%), 1x1hr test (20%)

Textbooks

Anthology of readings available online and/or from the University Copy Centre. Chinese-language reading options will also be available

Classes

2x1-hr lectures/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week

Prerequisites

12 credit points from junior level Asian Studies, or other subject areas listed in Table A in the Faculty of Arts Handbook.

Additional Information

This unit will be taught in English, but a Chinese-language tutorial option may be provided. This unit is available as a designated 'Advanced' unit for students who are already enrolled in the BA (Advanced) degree program.

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