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PIR-30162 - Module Specification
School of Social, Political and Global Studies
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

PIR-30162 - The Rise of China
Coordinator: Heidi Wang-Kaeding Tel: +44 1782 7 33217
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
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Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

N/A

Barred Combinations

N/A

Description for 2022/23

The rise of China is changing how we understand international politics and the world order. It is covered in media, policy talks, business circle and experienced even in everyday life, both domestically and internationally. This module provides the context, features, and theoretical approaches to the debate of China's rise on the global stage.
You will be able to develop an in-depth knowledge of Chinese politics and foreign policy and engage an informed debate about the rise of China. This module will cultivate your interest in the subject and reinforce your identity as a concerned global citizen. It also equips you with tools and up-to-date analysis of China, which will widen your career options.

Aims
This module aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of Chinese domestic politics, enhance an evidence-based knowledge to critically assess the role of China on the global stage, and cultivate a genuine interest in this subject.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate detailed and up-to-date knowledge of the domestic politics and foreign policy of the People's Republic of China: 1,2
Critically assess the strength and limitation of theoretical and conceptual approaches to study the rise of China in the established literature: 1,2
Effectively communicate a specialised knowledge of the debate on China's rise: 1,2

Study hours

20 hours contact time in ten two-hour seminars
60 hours seminar preparation
35 hours on presentation (including preparation and performance)
35 hours research and writing of essay

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Presentation weighted 40%
10 minute presentation
Students present one selected coursework included in the module guide and develop a research question for their essays, which is the second component of the assessment. The presentation is between 8 to 10 minutes and students need to present during the assigned week.

2: Essay weighted 60%
Essay
1500 words essay, inclusive of bibliography. Students are required to develop a specific question directly linked to themes covered in the syllabus. The research question is based on the presentation.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023