教學大綱 Syllabus

科目名稱：中國政治經濟發展

Course Name: The Political Economy of China's Development
  • 學年學期：112-1 Fall Semester, 2023
  • 科目代碼：926850001 Course No.926850001

修別：選

Type of Credit: Elective

3.0

學分數

Credit(s)

2

預收人數

Number of Students

課程資料Course Details
  • 開課單位：亞太碩一、亞太碩二 Course Department:International Master's Program in Asia-Pacific Studies/M/1&2
  • 授課老師：黃兆年 Instructor: HUANG JAW-NIAN
  • 先修科目：無Prerequisite(N/A)
  • 上課時間：四234 Session: thu09-12

課程簡介Course Description

This course aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of China's economic, social, and political development since 1978. Four main themes are involved. The first is the introduction. We will introduce this course with a discussion on the universality and particularity of the "China Model" from a comparative perspective. The second theme is economic transformation. We will explore China's industrialization and engagement with the world economy after the 1978 reform and opening up by examining the roles of the central government, local governments, the financial system, the fiscal system, state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, and foreign enterprises. The third theme is social changes. We will investigate the impacts that economic transformation brought to society in many aspects, including the urban-rural divide, social stratification, the one-child policy and its impact on demographics, as well as environmental issues. The fourth theme is political development. We will explore the implications of economic development for the prospect of democracy in China, as well as the impact that China's rise might bring to international political development. Moreover, we will show to and discuss with students three selected movies related to the topics in the course, with an aim to improve students' understanding of some critical scenarios in the processes of China's political and economic development.

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    課程目標與學習成效Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes

    Students will be equipped with the ability to interpret and analyze the causes, logic, and consequences of China's political and economic development. Considering the current trend of China's rise, such capacity will be beneficial to students' career development whether in academic circles or practical fields.

    每周課程進度與作業要求 Course Schedule & Requirements

    教學週次Course Week 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type

    Week

    Date

    Theme/Activity

    Learning Hours

    Class

    Preparation

    1

    9/14

    Introduction

    3

    0

    2

    9/21

    The China Model – A Comparative View

    • Studwell, Joe. 2013. “Introduction.” In How Asia Works: Success and Failure in the World’s Most Dynamic Region, xiii–xxv. London: Profile Books.
    • Naughton, Barry, and Kellee S. Tsai. 2015. “Introduction: State Capitalism and the Chinese Economic Miracle.” In State Capitalism, Institutional Adaptation, and the Chinese Miracle, 27–45. Cambridge University Press.

    3

    5

    Economic Transformation

    3

    9/28

    Basic Economic Strategy

    • Shirk, Susan L. 1993. “The Political Logic of Economic Reform.” In The Political Logic of Economic Reform in China, 3–22. Berkeley: University of California Press.
    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 5)

    3

    5

    4

    10/5

    The Rural Economy

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 11 & 12)

    3

    5

    5

    10/12

    Movie Discussion

    3

    1

    6

    10/19

    Industrialization

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 13 & 15)

    3

    5

    7

    10/26

    Engaging in the World Economy

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 16 & 17)

    3

    5

    8

    11/2

    The Enterprise System

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 14 & 18)

    3

    5

    9

    11/9

    Midterm Exam Week - Essay Paper

     

     

    10

    11/16

    The Financial and Fiscal Systems

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 19 & 20)

    3

    5

    Social Changes

    11

    11/23

    Urban-Rural Divide and Income Inequality

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 6 & 10)

    3

    5

    12

    11/30

    Demographics and the Labor Market

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 8 & 9)

    3

    5

    13

    12/7

    Movie Discussion

    3

    1

    14

    12/14

    Environmental Pollution and Economic Sustainability

    • Naughton, Barry. 2018. The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The MIT Press. (Ch. 21)

    3

    5

    Political Development

    15

    12/21

    Economic Development and the Prospect for Democracy in China

    • Nathan, Andrew J. 2003. “China’s Changing of the Guard: Authoritarian Resilience.” Journal of Democracy 14 (1): 6–17.
    • Dickson, Bruce J. 2003. “Conclusion.” In Red Capitalists in China: The Party, Private Entrepreneurs, and Prospects for Political Change, 157–171. New York: Cambridge University Press.

     

    Suggested:

    • Li, Cheng. 2012. “The End of the CCP’s Resilient Authoritarianism? A Tripartite Assessment of Shifting Power in China.” The China Quarterly 211 (September): 595–623.
    • Nathan, Andrew J. 2013. “China at the Tipping Point? Foreseeing the Unforeseeable.” Journal of Democracy 24 (1): 20–25.

    3

    5

    16

    12/28

    China’s Rise and International Political Development

    • Kurlantzick, Joshua, and Perry Link. 2009. “China: Resilient, Sophisticated Authoritarianism.” In Undermining Democracy: 21st Century Authoritarians, edited by Christopher Walker, 13–28. Washington, D.C.: Freedom House.
    • Walker, Christopher, and Jessica Ludwig. 2017. “From ‘Soft Power’ to ‘Sharp Power’: Rising Authoritarian Influence in the Democratic World.” In Sharp Power: Rising Authoritarian Influence, edited by Christopher Walker and Jessica Ludwig. Washington, D.C.: National Endowment for Democracy.

    3

    5

    17

    1/4

    Movie Reflection Paper Writing

     

     

    18

    1/11

    Final Exam Week - Essay Paper

     

     

    授課方式Teaching Approach

    40%

    講述 Lecture

    40%

    討論 Discussion

    20%

    小組活動 Group activity

    0%

    數位學習 E-learning

    0%

    其他： Others:

    評量工具與策略、評分標準成效Evaluation Criteria

    1. Attendance (10% of course grade): Students are required to come to classes. The grade is decided by the student's level of attendance.
    2. Participation (20% of course grade): Students are expected to read assigned readings and participate in class discussions. The grade is decided by the quantity and quality of the student's engagement in the class. 
    3. Reading guides (20% of course grade): Each student will have the opportunity to serve as a lead discussant for about two assigned readings during the semester. He or she must present the assigned reading, provide comments, and raise questions to facilitate class discussions.
    4. Essay papers (50% of course grade): Each student must independently write two 5-page essay papers based on assigned readings to respond to the teacher's questions. The two papers are respectively due in the midterm and final exam weeks. The questions will be announced one week earlier. There will be one week for students to work on their essays at home. The papers must be submitted to Moodle by the deadline set by the teacher.

     

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