Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science – HSE University Course Catalogue – Higher School of Economics National Research University

Bachelor 2021/2022

Type: Elective course (Asian and African Studies)

Area of studies: Asian and African Studies

Delivered by: School of Asian Studies

Where: Faculty of World Economy and International Affairs

When: 5 year, 1 module

Mode of studies: distance learning

Open to: everyone

Instructors: Daria Alexandrovna Arincheva

Language: English

ECTS credits: 4

Contact hours: 4

Full Syllabus

Abstract

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science is an online course available on platform Coursera https://www.coursera.org/learn/chinesepolitics1. This course offers a conceptual framework for understanding China that highlights the intersection of politics and economics. It shows that rather than develop into a full blown market economy, state and party officials at all levels of the political system maintain significant influence in economic development. Such a “political” economy has had both positive and negative outcomes, which we will assess in detail. We also look at the origins, views, backgrounds and relations among leaders, and how those leaders make decisions about public policy and try to get those decisions implemented down through the system. China has few formal institutions through which citizens can participate in politics, but we will study the strategies Chinese people use to try to influence their leaders’ decisions. Finally, we assess China’s future and whether rapid economic development and the emergence of a vibrant middle class will push China towards greater democracy or whether the single party system is likely to survive into the future. The course is a quite useful background for Chinese Politics Part 2 – China and the World.

Learning Objectives

Course gives a basic understanding on China and Political Science

Expected Learning Outcomes

Analyses the Societal Engagement in Politics in China
Gains knowledge pf Policy Process in China
Has knowledge of Elite Politics in China
Perceives China’s Domestic and International Political Economy
Perceives China’s Future: Democratization or “Flexible Authoritarianism”
Кузкщвгсус ьodels of the Chinese Political System and the Structure of the Chinese Party/State

Course Contents

Introduction
Module 1. Models of the Chinese Political System and the Structure of the Chinese Party/State
Module 2. Elite Politics in China
Module 3: Policy Process in China
Module 4: Understanding Societal Engagement in Politics in China
Module 5: China’s Domestic and International Political Economy
Module 6: China’s Future: Democratization or “Flexible Authoritarianism”
final lesson

Assessment Elements

Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6

Interim Assessment

2021/2022 1st module
0.165 * Test 6 + 0.165 * Test 4 + 0.165 * Test 5 + 0.17 * Test 2 + 0.17 * Test 1 + 0.165 * Test 3

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Agamben, G. (2000). Means Without End : Notes on Politics. Minneapolis: Univ Of Minnesota Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=172715
Mankiw, N. G. (DE-588)120973626, (DE-576)164048383. (2000). Macroeconomics / N. Gregory Mankiw. New York, NY: Worth. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.07890529X

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Li, C. (2016). Chinese Politics in the Xi Jinping Era : Reassessing Collective Leadership. Washington: Brookings Institution Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1001080
Mankiw, N. G. (1990). A Quick Refresher Course in Macroeconomics. Journal of Economic Literature, (4), 1645. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.a.aea.jeclit.v28y1990i4p1645.60

Course Syllabus

Chinese Politics Part 1 – China and Political Science