The China Dream: Intellectual Discourses of Modernity from the late Qing Dynasty to the Present (917V1B)

30 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Spring teaching

The origin and development of the 'China Dream' is one of the most debated topics in modern and contemporary Chinese history, politics, and economics.

This module offers a unique perspective to better understand the 'China dream' through the lens of Chinese intellectual history. More specifically, we will analyse and discuss the major historiographical debates surrounding the following four topics:

  • the Chinese intellectual foundations, and the impact of Western ideas
  • the relationship between intellectuals and the State in modern China
  • the role of intellectuals and the relevant intellectual debates in the post-Mao era
  • the emergence of the 'China Dream' from a historical perspective.

Teaching

100%: Seminar

Assessment

100%: Written assessment (Essay)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 300 hours of work. This breaks down into about 22 hours of contact time and about 278 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.