Undergraduate Course: Tradition and Transformation in the Chinese Economy, Since 1949 (ECSH10076)
Course Outline
| School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Economic and Social History |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
In this module, which will be taught as a combination of lectures and seminars, we will explore the trajectory of Chinese economic history from the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China until the present day, complementing approaches of economic and political history with those of social, cultural, and intellectual history. From the early days of central planning, to the Peoples Republic of Chinas accession to the World Trade Organization, via the heydays of Maoism and Deng Xiaopings economic reforms of the 1980s, this is a class on modern economic Chinese history for anyone interested in understanding one of the most important actors in todays world economy. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
| Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Weeks |
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Wednesday |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate, by means of essay and examination, their understanding of:
- Concepts and institutions underpinning China's economy and society between 1949 and 2008.
- China's experience of economic globalization in the 20th century.
- Selected historical and theoretical concepts in a Chinese setting (e.g. nationalism, imperialism and globalization).
- Historiographical debates about modern Chinese economic history.
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Assessment Information
One assessed assignment, which will counts as 25% of the final mark for the course.
One two hour exam which will count as 75% of the final mark for the course. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Felix Boecking
Tel:
Email: felix.boecking@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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