PAI680.11 Development Theory and Practice (Tsinghua U – grad)

PAI680.11 Development Theory and Practice (Tsinghua U – grad)

Taught in English. This course provides a comprehensive framework to understand the course, experience, and lessons of development through the comparison from the early and the newly industrialized economies, middle income economies to the under developed economies. All these de facto analysis would follow by the de jure discussion of the key factors of development, such as capital, people, technology and institution. The practice of China in its economic development under comparison approach would be included in each module. (TU #80590833)

Class taught by Tsinghua’s School of Public Policy & Management and may not be available every semester. Tsinghua’s exam schedule for this course may require students to stay beyond the regular SU Beijing program end-date.

IRP400.2 U.S.–China Relations: Tangled Titans (Spring)

The U.S.–China relationship is often described as the most important and the most complex relationship of our times.  Despite past and present tensions, the two countries have to engage each other economically, politically, and strategically. In addition, virtually all global issues of today require some degree of cooperation between the two. This course is designed for those who want to understand this complex relationship from both U.S. and Chinese perspectives. By examining key points in this relationship, the areas of major interests, players and forces, we gain a more nuanced understanding of the factors that influence both sides in their policy-making and political choices.

For matriculated SU students, this course may count toward the International Relations Program Asia geographic region concentration, and toward either the International Security and Diplomacy (ISD) or International Political Economy (IPE) topic concentration. 

This course may also be registered as PSC 300.2. With instructor approval, available in fall semesters as an Independent Study.

PSC300.2 U.S.–China Relations: Tangled Titans (Spring)

The U.S.–China relationship is often described as the most important and the most complex relationship of our times.  Despite past and present tensions, the two countries have to engage each other economically, politically, and strategically. In addition, virtually all global issues of today require some degree of cooperation between the two. This course is designed for those who want to understand this complex relationship from both U.S. and Chinese perspectives. By examining key points in this relationship, the areas of major interests, players and forces, we gain a more nuanced understanding of the factors that influence both sides in their policy-making and political choices.

This course may also be registered as IRP 400.2.  With instructor approval, available in fall semesters as an Independent Study.

GEO300.2 Exploring Beijing: The Historical Geography of the Chinese Capital (Fall, Spring)

To understand China is in some sense to understand Beijing, a city that has served as China’s capital for seven hundred years. This course will help you make sense of this fascinating city by surveying the city’s formation and evolution. Few cities in the world have a historical record as long or as well-documented as Beijing’s. This course will rely on carefully selected historical materials to illustrate the changing landscape of Beijing— from Kublai Khan’s Mongol headquarters, to the home of Ming and Qing emperors; from a Republican city to the Red Capital of Communist China.

In addition to classroom time, Beijing is introduced through field trips, film screenings and fiction reading, allowing students to experience the history and geography of this ancient city at close range.

This course can also be registered as HST 300.2.

HST300.2 Exploring Beijing: The Historical Geography of the Chinese Capital (Fall, Spring)

To understand China is in some sense to understand Beijing, a city that has served as China’s capital for seven hundred years. This course will help you make sense of this fascinating city by surveying the city’s formation and evolution. Few cities in the world have a historical record as long or as well-documented as Beijing’s. This course will rely on carefully selected historical materials to illustrate the changing landscape of Beijing—from Kublai Khan’s Mongol headquarters, to the home of Ming and Qing emperors; from a Republican city to the Red Capital of Communist China.

In addition to classroom time, Beijing is introduced through field trips, film screenings and fiction reading, allowing students to experience the history and geography of this ancient city at close range.

This course can also be registered as GEO 300.2.

ECN300.1 China and the World Economy (Fall, Spring)

The course introduces basics of international economics, together with key issues in China’s foreign economic relations.  It uses textbook readings as the theoretical framework to analyze Chinese foreign trade, monetary and exchange rate policies. The course aims to train students to develop their ways of economic thinking in understanding a rising China and its changing economic relations with the rest of the world.

Prereq: [ECN 101 AND ECN 102] OR ECN 203, or equivalent intro to microeconomics and macroeconomics course(s)

CHI101 Chinese I (Fall, Spring)

Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read and write in culturally-authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese (Mandarin). No prior experience needed. Students cannot enroll in CHI 101 after earning credit for CHI 102, CHI 201, or CHI 202 or higher.

Prereq: Required Placement Exam

PAI515 China in Transition (Fall)

Seminar examines the unprecedented, multi-faceted transitional changes occurring in China since the late 1970s, when the country decided to pursue an open door policy and carry out major reforms. On the macro level, China is transforming from an agrarian society to an industrial one; from a planned economy to one based on market principles; from isolation to globalization; from communism to something yet to be defined. The origins, the progress and the challenges of China’s transition are explored through study of the changes and impact of changes on the economic, political and administrative systems, the state-society relationship, and central-local relations. The seminar also examines the impact of reforms on China’s external relations, including Sino-US relations, China’s relations with its neighbors in Asia, and China as member of major international organizations.

Cross-listed with PSC 431. With instructor approval, available in spring semesters as an Independent Study.

PSC431 China in Transition (Fall)

Seminar examines the unprecedented, multi-faceted transitional changes occurring in China since the late 1970s, when the country decided to pursue an open door policy and carry out major reforms. On the macro level, China is transforming from an agrarian society to an industrial one; from a planned economy to one based on market principles; from isolation to globalization; from communism to something yet to be defined. The origins, the progress and the challenges of China’s transition are explored through study of the changes and impact of changes on the economic, political and administrative systems, the state-society relationship, and central-local relations. The seminar also examines the impact of reforms on China’s external relations, including Sino-US relations, China’s relations with its neighbors in Asia, and China as member of major international organizations.

Cross-listed with PAI 515. With instructor approval, available in spring semesters as an Independent Study.

PSC400.1 China: Past, Present and Future (Signature Seminar; Spring)

This seminar is designed for students with little or no prior study of China. Through lectures, guest speakers, and site visits, you will start the exploration of one of the world’s oldest civilizations, its many facets of tradition and culture, its glorious past, its bitter memories of imperial decline and its ongoing struggle with history and modernity. Initially we travel to Xi’an, the ancient capital of China to get a glimpse of the past; Beijing, the more recent and current political and cultural center; and finally to Shanghai, a city many believe embodies China’s aspiration for the future. During the semester, students focus on cultural exploration. Through readings, group discussions, reflection on personal experiences and collective examination of lessons, this part of the seminar will help you better understand and appreciate cultural nuances and develop effective intercultural communication skills.

This Signature Seminar is required for Beijing undergraduate participants; graduate students have option to audit.