KSCB074 History and Politics in contemporary China

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Denisa Hilbertová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Bc. Denisa Hilbertová, M.A.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Bc. Denisa Hilbertová, M.A.
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 14:00–15:40 B2.24
Prerequisites
KSCA028 History of Modern China
Course Dějiny Číny II
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 11/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The goal of this course is to introduce the basis characteristics of contemporary Chinese political system, it's strategies, long term goals and challenges. Focus will be on inner cooperation of CCP, it's leaders and the Party's hierarchy.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the students will be able to: define the Party's ideology will understand the structure of CCP be able to navigate through the most important problems of CCP, such as corruption, censorship and estimate the future steps of CCP
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction Chinese Marxism Historical development of Communist Party of China 1921-1989 2. Third generation of Chinese Communists Jinag Zemin Three Represents“ 3. Fourth generation of Chinese Communists a. Hu-Wen Administration b. Hu Jintao c. „Scientific Development Concept“ and „Socialist Harmonious Society“ 4. Fifth generation of Chinese Communists a. Xi-Li Administration b. Xi Jinping 5. Hierarchy of Communist Party of China a. Central Organisations b. Middle and Lower ranking Organisations c. Members and membership d. Communist Youth League 6. Communist Party of China a. Ideology b. Symbols c. Relations with other political parties i. Communist Parties ii. Non-communist Parties 7. Territorial Conflicts a. Tibet b. Taiwan c. South China Sea d. Xinjiang 8. Challenges of Fifth generation of Chinese Communists and the future of Sixth generation of Chinese Communists a. Xi Jinping's Challenges b. Transition of Power c. Corruption d. Chinese Elite 9. Civil Society a. Media b. Censorship c. Internet 10. Civil Society a. Hukou system b. Social Credit system c. Human Rights 11. CCP and International Relations a. UN b. Career Diplomats c. International Cooperation with other Communist States 12. Final lecture
Teaching methods
Seminars
Assessment methods
Activity and discussion in the class Presentation
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2018, Autumn 2021.
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