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CHN157: Contemporary China
This unit is an introduction to contemporary China. The aim of this unit is to enable students to critically and independently analyse domestic and international current events and information about China in the present day, including politics, economy, international relations, the environment, minorities, human rights, law and contemporary culture. This unit is a study of China in the present day, with enough background information to put current affairs in a wider context. Students develop an awareness of the variety of perspectives relating to contemporary China, and develop an ability to analyse the information in the context of Chinese history, politics and culture. This unit is a core unit for the Bachelor of International Studies and may be taken by all students with an interest in contemporary China. No background knowledge is required and all teaching and assessment is in English.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | D2 - Day; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Edwin Lowe |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of International Studies |
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