Rising China in the Globalised World

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Time commitment totals 170 hours.

Admission to the Masters of International Relations or Executive Master of Arts.

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For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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This subject looks at the impact 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 rise: state-society relations, economic development, participation in regional and global institutions, disputes and conflict resolution etc.

• 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.

• A class presentation, 10% (due during semester, each student is required to give a presentation between weeks 3-12)
• Ten 300-word reflective essays (based on weekly readings), 6% each, 60% in total, (due weeks 3-12)
• A briefing paper, 1500 words, 30% (due mid semester)

Hurdle requirements: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject.

Materials supplied by the Asia Institute.

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This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Show critical thinking and analysis through recommended reading, essay writing and classroom discussion
• Demonstrate understanding of social, ethical and cultural contexts of knowledge

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