This course deals with political reforms (and their limitations) initiated by the Chinese government during the transition to market socialism. It will explore the factors necessitating the reform, the impact of the reform on the power of the Party vis-?is society, the rising political aspiration of the people, and the limitations towards democratization.
Timetable
First semester, two hours per week. See time table for time and location.
Method of Instruction
Seminar
A la carte and contract teaching
More information for students who are interested in taking this course as a Contractstudent (with exam).
This class is not available as A la carte course.
Course objectives
The course aims at achieving an advanced understanding of the political process in contemporary China. Students will learn about the intricate relationship between economic reform and political change. They will attain a deeper understanding of the political complexity connected with the issue of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in China.
Required reading
*Dali L. Yang, Remaking the Chinese Leviathan: Market Transition and the Politica of Governance in China._ _(Stanford: Stanford University Press 2004) *Woei-Lien Chong en Tak-Wing Ngo (red.), China in Verandering: Balans en Toekomst van de Hervormingen (Almere: Parthenon, 2008)
Examination
*Written critique (30%) *Class presentation (20%) *Term paper (50%)
Information
Lecturer: mr T.W. Ngo. E-mail: t.w.ngo@let.leidenuniv.nl.
Enrollment
Enroll in time for this course via [U-twist](http://www.ulcn.leidenuniv.nl/content_docs/inloggen/inloggen_u-twist.htm. Niet) ingeschreven, betekent geen toestemming tot het volgen van dit college. Zie ook [‘Aanmeldprocedures voor colleges en tentamens’](http://letteren.leidenuniv.nl/chinees/studenten/aanmeldingsprocedure.jsp voor) inschrijvingsdeadlines en meer informatie over in- en uitschrijven voor colleges.
Blackboard/webpage
Yes.
Enrollment
For enrollment, visit the website Blackboard( http://www.blackboard.leidenuniv.nl/). Then click on: courses > Faculteit der Letteren > China, Talen en Culturen van > 2008-2009 > Registreer/enroll.
Overview
Topics include:
*Ideological and organizational reform of the Party *Congressional and administrative reform of the government *Elections and grassroots governance *Corruption and cadre management reforms *Civil society and NGOs