Modulets indhold, forløb og pædagogik

To provide the students with a solid understanding of China’s contemporary political, economic and social development and to introduce the students to a selection of relevant theoretical perspectives commonly applied in Chinese area studies. The module will allow the students to work independently with China-related issues and enable them to analyze contemporary Chinese society from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The module includes themes within:

• China’s socio-political transformation, including traditions in China’s political and social history and the transitions in Chinese society after the beginning of the reform period.
• Current issues in Chinese political, cultural, economic, and social development
• Theories and methods commonly applied in the study of contemporary Chinese politics and society. 

The module forms the basis for further empirical and theoretical analysis within the field in the project module of the semester, cf. the Project Module I

Læringsmål

Viden

• possess knowledge of selected theoretical approaches within the field of Chinese area studies and can reflect on these on a scientific basis
• understand major trends in Chinese political, economic and social development as well as Chinese culture
• are aware of different interpretations of the political and social development of contemporary China

Færdigheder

• can apply their knowledge within the module’s subject areas to select theories that serve the analytical purpose and at the same time remain critical to these theories.
• can identify relevant English language information on contemporary Chinese politics and society.
• can analyse, interpret and contextualise China’s political, economic and social development from an interdisciplinary and comparative perspective

Kompetencer

• can reflect and argue on the basis of scientific knowledge while respecting different perspectives
• can use their understanding of contemporary Chinese society to work professionally in a Chinese context and interact with people in Chinese institutions and companies.

Undervisningsform

The module consists of lectures and seminars possibly with exercises and student contributions.

Omfang og forventet arbejdsindsats

5 ECTS

Eksamen

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