Course # 35588 Section Number 1 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 3:00 PM-4:20 PM Term Spring 2024 Course Instructor Zhaosong Ruan Syllabus Syllabus 2/9/24 China’s rapid rise to the center of the global stage has generated much global attention. This course is designed to survey the basics of Chinese institutions, their role in the rise of China, and their interaction with the world. The course begins with a basic introduction of the political and economic institutions of China and its major features. Next, we examine how these institutions have shaped China’s rise as a global power. Finally, we examine how the Chinese institutions interact with the world in the modern era of globalization, and how China navigates the challenges that arise with its increasing global status. This course will introduce basic theories of non-democratic politics and international politics, both qualitative and quantitative, when necessary. However, the focus of the course is not the theories themselves. We will use these theories to facilitate the discussions of various topics around China. Quarter Title Instructor Day(s) Time(s) Syllabus Spring 2024 Political Economy of China in the Global Era Zhaosong Ruan Monday, Wednesday 3:00 PM-4:20 PM Syllabus Recent News More news Alumni Profile: Eloísa Ávila-Uribe, MACRM’23 Fri., April 26, 2024 Ariel Kalil: Multigenerational households are key to better support for kids of single mothers Thu., April 25, 2024 America is uniquely ill-suited to handle a falling population Wed., April 24, 2024 Upcoming Events More events SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Challenge Program for High School Students: Navigating US College Admissions with Ranjan Daniels Mon., April 29, 2024 | 8:00 AM Data & Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Roundtable with Alumni Mon., April 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 30, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States