POLT 313 - Seminar: Transition to Capitalism in China

3 SS, CD, WR
Fall Semester. We analyze the achievements and problems of China’s ongoing efforts at structural “reform” away from state socialism and toward capitalistic authoritarianism, sampling the latest studies of political economy (the role of the state in industry, agriculture, commerce and finance), political sociology (inequality, stratification, social problems) and politics (resistance, civil society and democracy). Students will write research papers on a topic of their choice; they and the instructor will present and critique drafts. Counts toward the East Asian Studies major.

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: One course in comparative politics or consent of the instructor.
Enrollment Limit: 15.
Mr. Blecher

Credits: 3 hours