Rising China in the Gloablised World

Subject INTS90007 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 2-hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

24 contact hours. Estimated total time commitment (including non-contact time) 120 hours.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Masters of International Relations or MA in Asian Societies or Executive Master of Arts.

Corequisites:

None.

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None.

Non Allowed Subjects:

None.

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Contact

Dr Sow Keat Tok

sowkeat.tok@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject looks at the impat of a rising China in the globalised world. It examines contemporary China's relations with various powers, regions and global institutions, particularly in the context of its phenomenal rise in the last three decades. The subject also explores key issues related to China's foreign relations: movement of people, trade and investments, participation in regional and global institutions, disputes and conflict resolution etc.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Developing an understanding of China’s 'rise' in the globalised world.
  • Developing an understanding of China's economic, social, political and cultural interactions with the rest of the world.
  • Developing a critical understanding of contemporary key issues and challenges associated to a rising China.
  • Demonstrate research skills through competent use of the library and other information sources.
Assessment:

A class presentation, 10% (due during semester. Each student is required to give a presentation btween weeks 3-12), two briefing papers, 1500 words each, 30% each (due early and mid semester) and a 2-hour examination 30% (during the examination period).

Prescribed Texts:

Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.

Recommended Texts:

None.

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • Show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and classroom discussion
  • Demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts of knowledge
Notes:

None.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of International Relations
100 Point Master of Journalism
150 Point Master of Journalism
150 point program - full time over 18 months
200 Point Master of International Relations
200 Point Master of Journalism
200 point program - full time over 18 months
200 point program - full time over 24 months
Asian Studies
Asian Studies
Chinese
Chinese

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