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PSCI 405Chinese Political Economy

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.

In this course students will learn about the profound economic, political, and social changes associated with China's transition from an insular command economy to an increasingly internationalized and market-oriented economy. Through readings, discussions, and independent research projects, students will develop the skills for critical thinking and evidence-based analysis of complex issues. The course encourages to debate about diverse models of economic development.

Prerequisites

  • Students must be in level 3B or higher

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

One post or comment in 1 thread mentions PSCI 405, 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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