GOVT 3403

GOVT 3403

Course information provided by the 2015-2016 Catalog.

This course provides a broad overview of the evolution of Chinese politics from the early part of the 20th century to the present. It is roughly divided into two sections. The first traces the formation and the progression of modern state and party institutions following the collapse of the Qing Dynasty in 1911, through the communist rise to power and into the Mao era (1949-1976), culminating in the period of "opening up and reform" (1978-present). The second part of the course examines China's institutional apparatus, focusing on mapping out the government, Party, and military bureaucracies; examining relations between Beijing and the localities; and on the institutionalization of these structures and processes over time. No prior knowledge of China is required or expected.


Distribution Category (SBA-AS)

When Offered Fall.

Breadth Requirement (GB)

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASIAN 3321CAPS 3403

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  8599 GOVT 3403   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9336 GOVT 3403   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9337 GOVT 3403   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9338 GOVT 3403   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9339 GOVT 3403   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person