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This is a required course for all students in the Issues in Contemporary China (ICC) stream on the MA in Chinese Studies in 2024-25. It has three aims:

• To enhance students’ academic literacy and develop writing and research skills required to complete the MA in Chinese Studies (reading, writing, citation and academic ethics).
• To provide an introduction to the field of Chinese Studies.
• To explore some topical issues in the study of contemporary China.

Part 1: Introduction and Academic Literacy

Academic literacy, to include training in research ethics.

Part 2: China Studies

Introduction to the field of Chinese Studies 

Part 3: Issues in Contemporary China

Field trips, lectures and discussions around current issues in the study of contemporary China, with a focus on Hong Kong and on US-China relations. 

• Local field trips, lectures and class discussion on Hong Kong and its wider context.
• Lectures and class discussion on US-China relations.