CHINESE POLITICS

POLISCI 324

Course Description

Examine three questions about Chinese politics through a comparative perspective. First, what functions do formal institutions such as the political party, legislature, courts, and bureaucracy serve in an authoritarian regime? Second, what are the political forces that lay a good foundation for China to successfully transition from a planning economy to a robust market economy and sustain high-speed growth for more than four decades? Finally, how does the Chinese government deal with pressing social problems and threats to its authoritarian leadership in this new era?

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

2.91

-9.96% from Historical

Completion Rate

84.78%

-9.11% from Historical

A Rate

32.61%

-23.91% from Historical

Class Size

15.97% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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