China's Global Power unit (HIR203)

Introduction

This unit offers an introduction to the most important themes and issues in the international relations of China. Students will gain a basic understanding of how the major frameworks of international relations interpret the rise of China as a global power. It will focus on domestic, regional and international politics of China and its relations with the United States, Japan, the Koreas, the ASEAN states, the EU and Africa. The implications for Australian foreign policy of China's rising power and the new international relations will also be examined.

Summary

Unit name	China's Global Power
Unit code	HIR203
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Politics and International Relations
Coordinator	Doctor Mark Harrison
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Identify and evaluate different arguments on China’s global power.
• Apply theoretical knowledge and research to analyse empirical cases of China’s growing influence in international relations.
• Communicate coherently in written and/or oral formats drawing upon evidence to support your argument.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus Weekly lectorials (2hrs) and weekly on campus tutorials (1hr) Online Weekly recorded lectorials (2hrs) and weekly online tutorials (1hr)
Assessment	Minor Essay (10%)|Tutorial participation (10%)|Major Essay (40%)|Take-home exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Available on MyLO

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