KSCB065 Social Problems in Contemporary China

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Bc. Denisa Hilbertová, M.A. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Bc. Denisa Hilbertová, M.A.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. Bc. Denisa Hilbertová, M.A.
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 B2.44
Prerequisites (in Czech)
KSCA028 History of Modern China && KSCA022 History of Chinese Thought
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Chinese society is facing many critical problems and issues, a combination of Chinese Socialism, customs, traditions and fast economical growth, at the beginning of the 21st century. The aim of this course is to focus on the dark side of Chian's fast economical development. - Contemporary Chinese Society and its fragmentation - Illegal issues and national problems - approach of CCP
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course the student will be able to: - highlight the most dangerous and contemporary social issues in China - Analyse the role of CCP -Predict future issues
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction 2. Regional differences between urban and rural population and their living standards 3.Prostitution 4. Corruption, Organized Crime and Triads 5. Made in China 6. Chinese minorities 7. Overpopulation and ageing gap 8. Social Issues 9. Education 10. Environmental Pollution 11. Movie 12. Conclusion
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Zhidong Hao (ed.) Social issues in China : gender, ethnicity, labor, and the environment, New York : Springer, 2014.
Teaching methods
Seminars
Assessment methods
Stduents projects
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2016, Autumn 2020, Spring 2025.
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