CCS302
China: Social Policy
Department of China Studies Stage 4 | Level 3
SECTION A: Basic Information
Brief Introduction to the Module
The aim ofthis module is to provide students with an understanding ofthe evolution of socialpolicy in China through an examination oftheori es and ideologies influencing it, to then carryout an analysis of suchpolicies.
Key Module Information
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Module name
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Module code
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Credit value
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Semesterin which t he module is taught
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Pre-requisites needed for the mod ule
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China: SocialPolicy
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CCS302
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5
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SEM2
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N/A
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Programmes on which the module is shared
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BAChina Studies
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SECTION B: What You Can Expect from the Module
Educational Aims of the Module
To understand the evolution of socialpolicy in China through an examination oftheories and ideologies influencing it, to then carryout an analysis of suchpolicies.
Learning Outcomes
Students completing the module should be able to:
A. Demonstrate understanding ofthe implementation of socialpolicy in the Chinese context;
B. Analyse how diferent philosophical conceptsafect the development of socialpolicy in China
C. Compare China’s socialpolicy with policies in other countries.
D. Examine the consequences of market mechanisms during thereformera and their impacts on current socialpolicies.
E. Interrogate the process of socialpolicy legitimization during thereformera.
F. Identify the main targets ofChina’s socialpolicies to explain the decision-making process.
G. Conduct problem-centred policy analysis and provide policy recommendations
Methods of Learning and Teaching
Seminars for rehearsal of weekly topics; project work including preparation and presentation of an essay, as well as seminar participation. Teachi ng and learning is through the medium ofEnglish, and no knowledge ofChinese is required