Course Code and Course Title

[CHES1101] China in Global Perspectives

Time and Venue

Thu 10:30am - 1:15pm
HTB_B6

Instructor

Prof. Tim Summers

Course Description

This course introduces the historical trajectory and contemporary development of China and its global influence. Through a variety of perspectives, including international relations, economics and culture, this course explores how China is embedded in the rest of the world in the context of globalization. A multidisciplinary approach aims to provide students with a nuanced understanding of China’s rise and its global implications, equipping them with the knowledge necessary for informed discussions of China’s role on the global stage. This Faculty Package course is required for students majoring in Chinese Studies.

Course Outline

Introduction

China and the global economy

Self-directed field research I

Chinese businesses go global

Self-directed field research II

China and the global environment

China and global education & research

Soft power and China

Global perspectives on China

The Belt and Road and other initiatives

Global China and the new geopolitics

Chinese food going global