17 548 - The Rise of China

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Examines the causes and consequences of China's emergence as a global economic and political force. Employing perspectives from comparative politics and international relations, subject examines the connections between China's domestic transformation and its foreign policy. Topics include the historical process of China's rise, contemporary challenges facing the Chinese system, and the impact of China's rise on issues of regional and global concern, including military security, economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability, and political stability. Students taking the graduate version are expected to pursue the subject in greater depth through reading and individual research.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: Permission of instructor

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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