Course Code and Course Title
[CHES1101] China in Global Perspectives
Time and Venue
Thu 10:30am - 1:15pm
HTB_B6
Instructor
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