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HIST3251 2028-29
China in the Cold War – Part 1 (The Chronology)
Modern Chinese history can arguably not be understood without considering China’s role in the Cold War. Even China’s foreign relations today – for instance its relationship to Russia and to North Korea – are shaped by it. Vice versa, in understanding the Cold War in its global dimensions, it is crucial to look at China’s role in it, since it was an important player that sought to achieve a leadership role next to the two superpowers.
This module introduces China’s role in the Cold War. In part 1 (first semester), we will focus on the chronology of the Cold War. Among our themes will be the foundation of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921, the Chinese civil war that caused the tensions between mainland China and Taiwan, the Sino-Soviet friendship and its split, China’s involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as the end of the Cold War. -
HIST3251 2029-30
China in the Cold War – Part 1 (The Chronology)
Modern Chinese history can arguably not be understood without considering China’s role in the Cold War. Even China’s foreign relations today – for instance its relationship to Russia and to North Korea – are shaped by it. Vice versa, in understanding the Cold War in its global dimensions, it is crucial to look at China’s role in it, since it was an important player that sought to achieve a leadership role next to the two superpowers.
This module introduces China’s role in the Cold War. In part 1 (first semester), we will focus on the chronology of the Cold War. Among our themes will be the foundation of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921, the Chinese civil war that caused the tensions between mainland China and Taiwan, the Sino-Soviet friendship and its split, China’s involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as the end of the Cold War. -
HIST3251 2027-28
China in the Cold War – Part 1 (The Chronology)
Modern Chinese history can arguably not be understood without considering China’s role in the Cold War. Even China’s foreign relations today – for instance its relationship to Russia and to North Korea – are shaped by it. Vice versa, in understanding the Cold War in its global dimensions, it is crucial to look at China’s role in it, since it was an important player that sought to achieve a leadership role next to the two superpowers.
This module introduces China’s role in the Cold War. In part 1 (first semester), we will focus on the chronology of the Cold War. Among our themes will be the foundation of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921, the Chinese civil war that caused the tensions between mainland China and Taiwan, the Sino-Soviet friendship and its split, China’s involvement in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, as well as the end of the Cold War. -
HIST3252 2029-30
China in the Cold War – Part 2 (Themes)
After having explored the political chronology of China’s role in the Cold War in the first semester, we will turn to central themes in the second semester. Among the topics we will talk about are China’s policies regarding the atomic bomb and the arms race; its quest for a leadership role in what Mao Zedong called the ‘Third World’ and how this affects China-Africa relations today; the impact of the Cold War on Chinese literature, on foreigners living in China and on foreign academic perceptions of China. We will also discuss theoretical frameworks that we should consider when approaching the topic of the Cold War in China. -
HIST3252 2027-28
China in the Cold War – Part 2 (Themes)
After having explored the political chronology of China’s role in the Cold War in the first semester, we will turn to central themes in the second semester. Among the topics we will talk about are China’s policies regarding the atomic bomb and the arms race; its quest for a leadership role in what Mao Zedong called the ‘Third World’ and how this affects China-Africa relations today; the impact of the Cold War on Chinese literature, on foreigners living in China and on foreign academic perceptions of China. We will also discuss theoretical frameworks that we should consider when approaching the topic of the Cold War in China. -
HIST3252 2028-29
China in the Cold War – Part 2 (Themes)
After having explored the political chronology of China’s role in the Cold War in the first semester, we will turn to central themes in the second semester. Among the topics we will talk about are China’s policies regarding the atomic bomb and the arms race; its quest for a leadership role in what Mao Zedong called the ‘Third World’ and how this affects China-Africa relations today; the impact of the Cold War on Chinese literature, on foreigners living in China and on foreign academic perceptions of China. We will also discuss theoretical frameworks that we should consider when approaching the topic of the Cold War in China. -
CHIN9024 2025-26
Chinese Language Stage 1A
The aim of every language course at the University is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest. We use the word ‘communicate’ in its widest sense, meaning that you will not only be able to talk to people in the language but also to develop your proficiency in listening, reading, and writing. This means that the module aims for you to understand all the things which affect communication in that language, including knowledge of how the language is used, how it works and how to analyse it, and the cultural contexts in which it is spoken.
This particular module is aimed at complete beginners.
Successful completion of the full Stage 1, over 2 semesters, is approximately equivalent to having reached Level A1 of the Common European Framework or a good GCSE.
Taking this single semester module at Stage 1 will take you part of the way to the outcomes of the full Stage. You are encouraged to take a full language Stage if you want to make significant progress in the language you are learning. -
CHIN9024 2026-27
Chinese Language Stage 1A
The aim of every language course at the University is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest. We use the word ‘communicate’ in its widest sense, meaning that you will not only be able to talk to people in the language but also to develop your proficiency in listening, reading, and writing. This means that the module aims for you to understand all the things which affect communication in that language, including knowledge of how the language is used, how it works and how to analyse it, and the cultural contexts in which it is spoken.
This particular module is aimed at complete beginners.
Successful completion of the full Stage 1, over 2 semesters, is approximately equivalent to having reached Level A1 of the Common European Framework or a good GCSE.
Taking this single semester module at Stage 1 will take you part of the way to the outcomes of the full Stage. You are encouraged to take a full language Stage if you want to make significant progress in the language you are learning. -
PAIR3021 2029-30
Chinese Politics
After briefly considering the relevance of the traditional Chinese world order to contemporary Chinese political life, the module then focuses on two core themes: (1) Chinese domestic politics; (2) China’s external relations. Units on Chinese politics will address a variety of issues, including the origins of the Chinese communist revolution of 1949, the evolution of the party-state from 1949 to the present, the political economy of the Reform era, the roles of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the Chinese political system, and politics of Hong Kong and Taiwan. The sessions on China’s foreign relations will examine topics such as the PRC’s decision to enter the Korean War, the rise and fall of Sino-Soviet alliance, Sino-U.S. normalization, the debate over the rise of China, China’s role in the global economy, China and international security, as well as China and the environment. -
PAIR3021 2028-29
Chinese Politics
After briefly considering the relevance of the traditional Chinese world order to contemporary Chinese political life, the module then focuses on two core themes: (1) Chinese domestic politics; (2) China’s external relations. Units on Chinese politics will address a variety of issues, including the origins of the Chinese communist revolution of 1949, the evolution of the party-state from 1949 to the present, the political economy of the Reform era, the roles of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in the Chinese political system, and politics of Hong Kong and Taiwan. The sessions on China’s foreign relations will examine topics such as the PRC’s decision to enter the Korean War, the rise and fall of Sino-Soviet alliance, Sino-U.S. normalization, the debate over the rise of China, China’s role in the global economy, China and international security, as well as China and the environment.