SS372 is a seminar-style course designed to provide a framework for understanding and analyzing China?s history, economics, domestic politics, and foreign policy. To do so, cadets study the history and current structure of the Chinese regime in order to explore the sources of power and legitimacy in the People?s Republic of China. Domestic challenges and opportunities receive attention as the class critically analyzes policy choices. In the foreign policy realm, the class examines sources of continuity and change, seeking to explain current actions and predict future responses.
Lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the cadets to the politics of China. In particular, cadets will study the domestic politics of China beginning with the rise of the Chinese Communist movement. China's unique culture and the Mao years are examined as well as their impact on the past and emerging political system. Recent reforms and their implications for political, social, economic and military structures and processes will be examined as well as the tensions that have evolved. External developments such as Hong Kong's reversion to China, developments in Taiwan, changes in Central Asia, as well as China's emergence as a regional and world power will be considered. What are the different approaches to analyzing Chinese politics? What factors determine state legitimacy and influence internal choices? How does China's domestic situation influence its external relations?
Lessons
30 @ 75 min (2.000 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
3,000-word study of Chinese domestic issue, with graded bibliography and outline; two group presentations; compensatory time provided.
Lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the cadets to the politics of China. In particular, cadets will study the domestic politics of China beginning with the rise of the Chinese Communist movement. China's unique culture and the Mao years are examined as well as their impact on the past and emerging political system. Recent reforms and their implications for political, social, economic and military structures and processes will be examined as well as the tensions that have evolved. External developments such as Hong Kong's reversion to China, developments in Taiwan, changes in Central Asia, as well as China's emergence as a regional and world power will be considered. What are the different approaches to analyzing Chinese politics? What factors determine state legitimacy and influence internal choices? How does China's domestic situation influence its external relations?
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
3,000-word study of Chinese domestic issue, with graded bibliography and outline; two group presentations; compensatory time provided.
Lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the cadets to the politics and government of China. In particular, cadets will study the domestic politics of China beginning with the rise of the Chinese Communist movement. China's unique culture and the Mao years are examined as well as their impact on the past and emerging political system. Recent reforms and their implications for political, social, economic and military structures and processes will be examined as well as the tensions that have evolved. External developments such as Hong Kong's reversion to China, developments in Taiwan, changes in Central Asia, as well as China's emergence as a regional and world power will be considered. What are the different approaches to analyzing Chinese politics and government? What factors determine state legitimacy and influence internal choices? How does China's domestic situation influence its external relations?
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
3,000-word study of Chinese domestic issue, with graded bibliography and outline; two group presentations; compensatory time provided.
Lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the cadets to the politics and government of China. In particular, cadets will study the domestic politics of China beginning with the rise of the Chinese Communist movement. China's unique culture and the Mao years are examined as well as their impact on the past and emerging political system. Ongoing reforms and their implications for political, social, economic and military structures and processes will be examined as well as the tensions that have evolved. External developments such as Hong Kong's reversion to China, developments in Taiwan, changes in Central Asia, as well as China's emergence as a regional and world power will be considered. What are the different approaches to analyzing Chinese politics and government? What factors determine state legitimacy and influence internal choices? How does China's domestic situation influence its external relations?
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
3,000-word study of Chinese domestic issue, with graded bibliography and outline; two group presentations; compensatory time provided.
This is a lecture/seminar course designed to introduce the cadets to the politics and government of China. The domestic politics of China beginning with the rise of the Chinese Communist movement will be studied. China's unique culture and the Mao years are examined as well as their impact on the past and emerging political system. Ongoing reforms and their implications for political, social, economic and military structures and processes will be examined as well as the tensions that have evolved. External developments such as Hong Kong's reversion to China, developments in Taiwan, changes in Central Asia, as well as China's emergence as a regional and world power will be considered. What are the different approaches to analyzing Chinese politics and government? What factors determine state legitimacy and influence internal choices? How does China's Domestic situation influence its internal relations?
Lessons
40 @ 55 min (2.500 Att/wk)
Labs
0 @ 0 min
Special requirements
Three two-page analysis papers, two book reviews, and a policy memo.
