In this world, things are complicated and decided by many factors. We should look at problems from different aspects, not from just one. The course concludes with a general evaluation of China's political, social and economic transformation. In this course, students will have primary responsibility for presenting, discussing and analyzing the reading material. The professor will provide background information and overviews when necessary and ensure that discussions adhere to the assigned topic.
Evaluation is based on oral and written work.
No research papers are assigned nor will any exams be given. Initially, each student will be assigned a grade of B in each of the three categories. Exceptional work in a category will raise the grade to an A in that category. Sub-standard work will lower the grade to a C or lower. More than two absences will result in an automatic one-letter reduction of your final grade.