Courses

Contents

Instructor

Chinese Language

Different skills of Chinese language

Scholars

Chinese Politics and Foreign Policy

This course provides students with an overview of Chinese political institutions, Chinese political processes, the development of Chinese foreign policy and an up-to-date survey of China’s evolving relations around the world. The main aim is to help students develop a relatively systematic understanding on the dynamics of Chinese politics and foreign policy as well as the implications of China’s rise for the world.

Liu Hongsong

Introduction to China Studies and Interdisciplinary Research Method

This course provides a broad survey of China Studies for personal interest and later research, including: a review of Chinese history, thinking, literature and culture, and how issues facing China today are linked to its past or are related to its strengthened ties and growing stature in the global community.

Steve J. Kulich

Survey of Chinese History

This course is a prerequisite for all program students. It traces China’s 5000-year journey from the dawn of the Chinese civilization to its rise as one of the global powers in the 21st century. During the course, students are expected to achieve a comprehensive understanding of China’s uniqueness through an exploration of its geographical, demographic, intellectual, cultural, economic and institutional factors.

Pan Weilin

Chinese Economy

This course aims to help students understand China by introducing them to various economic reforms and the opening-up process and providing them with a comprehensive analysis of the general situation and the latest development, as well as the prospects of economic growth and stability of the Chinese economy from the perspective of modern economics.

Zhu

Yunhuan

Chinese Philosophy/Sinology and Religions

This reading seminar aims at familiarizing students with the texts and interpretations of Chinese classical philosophy as well as ancient religion. Students will read and discuss Confucius, Mencius, Xun Zi, Lao Zi, Zhuang Zi, and Han Fei Zi, together with their modern interpreters such as Feng Youlan, Wing-tsit Chan, and Benjamin Schwartz. Special attention will be paid to the political philosophy of the ancient thinkers. Max Weber’s classical work on Chinese religion will be used to illustrate the social and political implication of those classical thoughts.

Ye Bin

Comparative Studies of Chinese and Foreign Cultures

To better understand the Chinese culture requires an inter-cultural perspective. This course aims at equipping students intellectually to approach the Chinese culture in comparison with its foreign (Western) counterparts.

Gu Yue

Media and Society

The Media of the People's Republic of China (alternatively Media of China, Chinese Media) consists primarily of television, newspapers, radio, and magazines. Since 2000, the Internet has also emerged as an important form of communication by media, and is placed under the supervision of the Chinese republic itself. This course provides a brief introduction to this phenomenon.

Zhu Lian

The Legal System of Contemporary China

This course offers an overview of the contemporary legal system of the People's Republic of China. It will first discuss the historical, philosophical, and ideological foundations of modern Chinese law; then it surveys the major components of the Chinese legal system, including the constitutional system, the political, legislative and judicial structures in China. In addition, it explores the dispute resolution and access to justice in the country.

Liu Haihong

Oriental Management

This course explains different cases of Chinese companies, introduces its running system and characteristics. Help students better understand Chinese business and oriental management.

Su Zongwei

Lecture Series on China Studies

Lectures on different China issues, e.g. Chinese politics, Chinese economy, etc. Provide students with various perspectives of famous scholars home and abroad.

Scholars

Analects of Confucius

The Analects are a collection of the teachings and thoughts of Confucius; they also contain fragments of dialogues between the great Chinese philosopher and his disciples. This course requires students to read Chinese classics and understand traditional Confucius thoughts.

Scholars

In-class Field Work of Each Course

Field work of each course, including visits to Chinese governments, non-governmental organizations, and companies, etc.

Scholars