ATS2293 · China under Mao: The party, state, and society

Overview

Mao’s China (1949–1976) is the most influential period of Chinese history as this era heralded the unprecedented socio-political transformation from the imperial agrarian state to the modern party-state. From the end of the World War II, Mao’s policies exerted a far-reaching impact on China and its geopolitics. The socio-political systems established in Mao’s China continue largely intact to the present day, such as the Communist party system, ideologies, social control, military, and foreign strategies. The history of Mao’s China is of significant importance for understanding China and the world today.

Areas of study: Chinese studies

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Critically analyse the major campaigns, events, key figures and significant socio-political issues in Mao’s China;
2. Evaluate current scholarship and research methodologies of empirical and theoretical studies about Mao’s China, with specific reference to historical, political, and sociological perspectives;
3. Apply innovative approaches to analyse and present historical viewpoints based on secondary literature and respond to comments and questions in discussion;
4. Conduct analytical and critical thinking and present arguments within a logical framework based on original materials and secondary literature;
5. Use library and web-based research skills.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.