POLT 313 - Seminar: Socialist Reform and Crisis in China

3 SS, CD, WR
Second 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.

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

Next offered 2006-2007.

Credits: 3 hours