Course Code and Course Title

[CHES1101] China in Global Perspectives

Time and Venue

Tue 10:30am - 1:15pm
ELB_303

Instructor

Prof. Tim Summers

Course Description

This course introduces the historical trajectory and contemporary development of China and its global influence. Through a variety of perspectives, including international relations, economics and culture, this course explores how China is embedded in the rest of the world in the context of globalization. A multidisciplinary approach aims to provide students with a nuanced understanding of China’s rise and its global implications, equipping them with the knowledge necessary for informed discussions of China’s role on the global stage. This Faculty Package course is required for students majoring in Chinese Studies.

Course Outline

China and the global economy 

Chinese businesses go global 

China and the global environment 

China and the global university 

Local field trips – group activities

US and Western perspectives 

China and the Global South

The Belt and Road and other initiatives 

Global China and the new geopolitics 

Chinese food going global