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PAIS380 Chinese Politics

Updated: 15 January 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites 12cp in Asian Societies or International Relations or Political and International Studies or Political Science or any 24cp or candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions PAIS480 or PAIS580 or POLS280 or POLS380 or POLS480
Notes

offered in even numbered years
Combined Units PAIS580 - Chinese Politics
Coordinator(s) Paul Healy (phealy@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

A study of government and politics in the People's Republic of China. The focus will be on political reform and change since the early 1980s, including reform of institutions, the changing role of the Chinese Communist Party, political effects of economic and social change, 'democratisation' and political stability.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Governance and Politics of China
ISBN: 9781403921857
Saich, T., Palgrave McMillan 2nd ed. 2004
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 40% 2500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA:1,2,4,5,6
Assignment 2 60% 3500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-6 GA:1,2,4,5,6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. show familiarity with principal Chinese political institutions and processes;
  2. understand the significance and implications of recent political trends;
  3. understand current dilemmas and tensions of Chinese politics;
  4. assess trends in terms of the concept 'democratisation';
  5. relate the Chinese case to general concepts in political analysis;
  6. apply these abilities in detailed analysis of areas of Chinese politics.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of the political and international discipline is essential as this unit is taught on an external basis only by using the unit guide, which provides essential material in order to successfully complete the unit. The unit is assessed through two written assignments. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be taught communication skills through written and oral feedback on the written components of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practice their communication skills through completing the assessment tasks (written through essays). 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will demonstrate an awareness of the global context of the subject area and they will develop an awareness of the need for tolerance and inter-cultural understanding. 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be taught, and directed, to relevant literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed (through the essays) on their ability to identify relevant literature, and on their ability to critically analyse the literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Through completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments (written skills; analytical skills). 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to deconstruct the essay question and to integrate theory and literature into their answer. Students will need to work out how to address the question and where the most appropriate material is to answer the question. 		True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will recognize social issues relevant to their subject area; students will be expected to use professional language and show sensitivity towards political standpoints, cultures or other groups in their written assessments. 		True True
8 Team Work
Students will practice their teamwork skills through participating in online discussion postings. They will be required to discuss the weekly topics with their fellow students in a thoughtful and respectful manner (practice). 		True
   

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