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STST8013 China's Defence and Strategic Challenges

Offered By Strategic&Defence Stds Centre
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Strategic Studies
Offered in Autumn Session, 2009 and Autumn Session, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

China's re-emergence as a significant economic and political actor is a geopolitical development of the first order.  It has been a century since the international system has had to accommodate a wholly new major power, particularly a power that has the potential to rival even the weight of the US.  This course seeks to equip students to assess the trajectory of China's current rise to prominence and its probable implications, particularly for stability in East Asia and for the wider modalities of global governance.  The course will cover China's political, economic and military policies and capabilities, as well the development of China's relations with other key actors.

 

 

 

Learning Outcomes

On satisfying the requirements for this course, students will be equipped to assess the trajectory of China’s current rise to prominence and its probable implications, particularly for stability in East Asia and for the wider modalities of global governance. Students will also be able to critically analyse China’s political, economic and military policies and capabilities, as well be able to evaluate the development of China’s relations with other key actors.

Indicative Assessment Assignments 60%, Examination 40%.
Workload

Students undertaking this course could expect a workload of 10 hours a week. This is inclusive of actual contact hours for lectures and also out of class preparation time.

Course Classification(s) AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs.
Areas of Interest Political Sciences
Programs Graduate Diploma in Strategic Affairs, Master of Arts (Strategic Studies), and Master of Strategic Affairs
Other Information

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Academic Contact Dr Ron Huisken

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