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PSCI 358Political Change in China

Units
0.50
Faculty
Arts
Subject
Political Science

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course provides an overview of political development in China with a focus on the post-1949 period. Through readings and discussions, students will gain an understanding of China's political history, contemporary political institutions, and political economy. They will also develop research and communication skills by conducting and presenting independent research projects. The course encourages students to debate over policy and ethical issues.

Prerequisites

  • Students must be in level 2B or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

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One post or comment in 1 thread mentions PSCI 358, October 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2019

Pro Hong Kong protest at McMaster University gets interrupted by student who rips up their posters and gets in their face 180 points, 115 comments

u/Dragonasaur: “What, this student is allowed to exercise freedom of speech to destroy others' freedom of speech? Filthy mainland hypocrite It's the main reason Hong Kongers are protesting, so that we can retain our …”

u/RequiemFear: “We have courses at this university specifically for that. HIST239, PSCI358, PSCI385, and PSCI405 to name a few. I doubt they will support whatever narrative you're trying to push.”

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