The minimum standard of attainment in the course is sufficient familiarity with the political history of contemporary China so that one can discuss the main features and significance of the most important events. Term papers are to be no longer than 25 double-spaced pages in length.
Examinations are to be written in ink and in large bluebooks.
Except for extraordinary reasons, there will be no make-up examinations given in this course. Class attendance is mandatory. The Coming Conflict with China. Alfred A. Knopf, 1997. Three Daughters of China .