POSC271L - Nationalism and Communism in China and Taiwan

3 Credit(s)

Liberal Arts
This course is an introduction to the history, politics, and government of contemporary China and Taiwan. It examines the political dynamics of China’s transition from Chiang Kai-shek’s nationalism to Mao Zedong’s brand of Communism to Deng Xiaoping’s “market socialism.” It looks, in addition, at the two “capitalist” powerhouses in Taiwan and Hong Kong and their growing integration with China. Key aspects of the political landscape in China and Taiwan are analyzed: leadership, political institutions, political participation, the government’s role in economic development, and foreign relations. Crucial issues such as the role of women, population control, the environment, human rights, and democracy will also be addressed.

Prerequisite(s): POSC 111L