China in International Politics

Knowledge:

• Have an understanding of the most important problems and aspects of China’s engagement with the countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Have in-depth empirical knowledge pertaining to PRC’s political and economic developmental trajectories.
• Have knowledge about how the PRC’s socio-economic and political development relates to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SGD), particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Skills:

• To be able to analyse the reactions of Indo-Pacific countries to China’s rise.
• To be able to analytically assess how China’s unique historical experiences have influenced the PRC’s identity as an international actor.
• Have the ability to reflect on their own academic practice and adjust it over time through supervision.
• Can find, evaluate, and refer to academic material related to the topic of the course, and present it in a structured manner, both in writing and orally.

General competence:

• Have insight in the influence of socio-economic development, technological advancements, and participation in international affairs on the political systems in the Indo-Pacific region.
• Can acquire knowledge of and convey different academic perspectives on China's role in international politics, both in writing and orally.