Description:

An introduction to Chinese society since 1949, this course examines Chinese society and culture and focuses on contemporary social change while tracing the historical roots of Chinese culture and institutions. Social processes such as social movements, institutional development, political change, social organization and conflict are examined and analyzed. 3 hrs. lecture/wk. This course is typically offered in the spring semester.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisites: NONE

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Portray the development of China using an interdisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives from anthropology, geography, history, political economy, and sociology.
2. Identify traditional aspects of Chinese social structure and culture and trace continuity and change in these since 1949.
3. Analyze significant events in Chinese history which have shaped contemporary development.
4. Trace changes in China's position in the World System since 1949 and describe the effects of those changes on Chinese society.
5. Analyze the process of modernization in the Chinese context.
6. Recognize effects of developments in the broader social structure and culture on the daily lives of individuals.
7. Evaluate the impact of social practice at the micro level on development in the broader social structure and culture.
8. Develop a framework for analyzing and evaluating future developments in China.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Geography and History: Pre-Liberation
   A. Trace significant geographical influences on Chinese history.
   B. Outline the historical developments leading up to Liberation.

II. Establishing New China
   A. Analyze the process by which the CCP began to transform Chinese
society in the first decade following liberation.
   B. Outline the structure of the Chinese Communist Party and the State.
   C. Describe the major campaigns of the early period of socialist
development.

III. The struggle between revolution and institutionalization
   A. Discuss the causes and consequences of The Great Leap Forward
campaign.
   B. Discuss the causes and consequences of The Great Proletarian
Cultural Revolution.
   C. Discuss the tensions of Socialist Modernization in post-Mao China.
   D. Contrast the process of economic liberalization with the state's
resistance to democratization.

IV. China today and the contradictions of globalization
   A. Discuss the problem of corruption.
   B. Evaluate the growing disparity in wealth and income and its impact
on the daily lives of the Chinese people.
   C. Contrast the status of women in the current period with that in key
periods of the past.

V. Assess the prospects for the future of Chinese society
   A. Discuss the position of China in the World System.
   B. Identify major ecological issues facing China in the 21st century.
   C. Assess the tension between economic liberalization and political
democratization.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

   Discussion           40-50% of grade
   Examinations         20-30% of grade
   Projects/Assignments 20-30% of grade
                          100%
Grade Criteria:
   A = 90-100%  
   B = 80- 89% 
   C = 70- 79% 
   D = 60- 69% 
   F =   < 60%   

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.