Unit name | China's International Relations |
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Unit code | POLIM0023 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. King |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The aim of this unit is to critically examine the social, economic, political, and strategic dimensions and determinants of the evolving International Relations (both regionally and internationally) of the People’s Republic of China. Given its emergence on the world stage and its growing role in international institutions, this is a recent development deserving of assessment. The unit will consider multiple dimensions of the PRC’s modern foreign policy: its historical foundation; the role of nationalism; strategic priorities and goals of its regional relations, its engagement with world political, economic and military powers, as well as its role in the bloc of developing nations; and the challenges represented by its development and participation in the international arena. The goal is to provide students with empirical material about Chinese politics and theoretical interpretations of this material since 1978, so that they can understand the major players, institutions, events and challenges in Chinese politics.
Upon completing the Unit students will:
The unit will be taught through blended learning methods, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous teaching activities
1 x 4000 word assignment reflecting the learning outcomes listed above (100%)
Assessment addresses all ILO's
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.