POLT 313 - Seminar: Transition to Capitalist Society in China

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, CD

We analyze the achievements and problems of China’s ongoing efforts at structural ‘reform’, from state socialism to capitalistic authoritarianism, sampling the latest studies of political economy (the role of the state in production, trade and finance), political sociology (inequality, stratification, social politics), polticial anthropology, and grassroots politics (resistance, civil society and ‘democracy’). Students will write research papers on a topic of their choice, and; they and the instructor will present and critique drafts. Designed for juniors and seniors.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: M. Blecher

Prerequisites & Notes: One course in comparative politics or consent of the instructor.
This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
East Asian Studies