CHINESE POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
POL460	CHINESE POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit :	LİSANS, TYY: + 6.Düzey, EQF-LLL: 6.Düzey, QF-EHEA: 1.Düzey
Type of the Course :	Seçmeli
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To discuss main discourses and basic tools of Chinese foreign policy, give different point of views about the developments related to China’s rise and give insight and comprehensive understanding about China’s relations with important actors of ınternational arena and also with its neighbours.
Contents of the Course Unit:	China’s changing perception of ınternational system and the changing role it atttributed itself, how China’s role as a rising power has been perceived by the important actors of international arena as well as China’s neighbours, current and potential issues of conflict and cooperation between China and the important actors of international arena and between China and its neighbours.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Will be able to analyze the experiences of China during the confrontation with the Western powers and the historical developments in the transition from empire to republic.
Will be able to compare and analyze China's relationship with its neighbors during the imperial period and the changing relationship style after the transition to the Republic and the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
Compare and analyze the foreign policy priorities and discourses of the different Presidents of the People's Republic of China.
Examine and analyze the ups and downs of the People's Republic of China, historically and today, in its relations with the great powers.
Evaluate and analyze the main problems between the People's Republic of China and its neighbors and regional powers.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction	-
2	Alison Adcock Kaufman (2010) The “Century of Humiliation,” Then and Now: Chinese Perceptions of the International Order, Pacific Focus, vol 25, no 1, 1-33.	China and Century of Humiliation: Inferiority Complex	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
3	IA 2010 Central Asian and Russian perspectives on Chinas strategic Emergence (in How others perceive China)	Chinese Threat or Rise of China vs Chinese Harmony or Peaceful Rise/Development: Gaining Self confidence	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
4	IS 2013 Alastair Johnston How New and Assertive ıs Chinas new assertiveness 42 s	China’s Assertiveness	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
5	-	Week 5 China and Discourses of Developmentalism and Soft Power	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
6	-	Week 6 Different Dimensions of China and USA Relations	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
7	-	Different Dimensions of China and Russian Federation Relations	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
8	-	ARA SINAV	-
9	-	Different Dimensions of China and India Relations	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
10	-	Different Dimensions of China and Japan Relations (East China Sea Dispute)	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
11	-	Different Dimensions of China and South Asian Countries (South China Sea Dispute)	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
12	-	Different Dimensions of China’s Relations with Africa and Latin America	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
13	-	China and International Institutions	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
14	-	China and BRI	Lecture, Q&A, Discussion
15	-	General Evaluation	Q&A, Discussion
16	-	FİNAL	-
17	-	FİNAL	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Stuart Harris (2014) China's Foreign Policy, Cambridge, UK: Polity Publishing.
Michael Dillon(2021) China A Modern History, 2nd Edition, Bloomsbury Publishing.
Joan Keay (2011), China A History, Basic Books.
Henry Kissenger (2011) On China, Penguin Press.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Ders	14	3	42
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme	14	4	56
Arazi Çalışması	0	0	0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi	0	0	0
Laboratuvar	0	0	0
Okuma	0	0	0
Ödev	0	0	0
Proje Hazırlama	0	0	0
Seminer	0	0	0
Staj	0	0	0
Teknik Gezi	0	0	0
Web Tab. Öğrenme	0	0	0
Uygulama	0	0	0
Yerinde Uygulama	0	0	0
Mesleki Faaliyet	0	0	0
Sosyal Faaliyet	0	0	0
Tez Hazırlama	0	0	0
Alan Çalışması	0	0	0
Rapor Yazma	0	0	0
Final Sınavı	1	1	1
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı	1	24	24
Ara Sınav	1	1	1
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı	1	24	24
Kısa Sınav	0	0	0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı	0	0	0
TOPLAM	32	0	148