This course examines advanced topics in the politics of contemporary China, and compares competing social science research methods for field investigation. The course is organized according to two major topics in Chinese politics: 1) political reform in China; 2) the political economy of China's transition. Students will be expected to apply key Chinese terminology used in the study of Chinese politics.
Prerequisite: AP/POLS 3510 3.0, AP/POLS 3515 3.0 or permission from the course instructor.
Course Credit Exclusion: None. Prior to Fall 2009: AS/POLS 4510 3.0
