Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LM China and the World
School	Government
Department	Political Sci & Intern'tl Stud
Module Code	08 37829
Module Lead	Tsering Topgyal
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-10 hours Seminar-20 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will provide an advanced understanding of China’s international relations with a variety of states and actors across the world. It will examine China’s foreign policy and global economic footprint, and how a selection of other states respond to China’s increasing capabilities and expanding interests. The module will draw on a range of theoretical perspectives from International Relations and International Political Economy.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Gain advanced knowledge of the actors, processes and issues in China’s international relations Critically reflect upon China’s relations with key actors around the world Apply theoretical knowledge to contemporary issues pertaining to China’s foreign policy and global economic interests
Assessment	37829-01 : Literature Review - 1000 words : Coursework (25%) 37829-02 : Essay - 2500 words : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 x 1000 Literature Review (25%) 1 x 2500 word essay (75%) Reassessment: resit of failed piece or pieces of assessment.
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