KSCB705 Constitutions and constitutionalism in China

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mariia Guleva (lecturer), Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Prerequisites (in Czech)
TYP_STUDIA(N)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course concentrates on the history of constitutionalism from the late Qing into republican China and on the constitutional changes in the People’s Republic of China. The classes therefore cover such aspects as the emergence of constitution-related debates in late 19th century China, the attempts to transform Qing into a constitutional monarchy, the place of constitution-writing in political shifts of the early Republic of China, the problems of political tutelage and constitutional rule under Guomindang government, constitution-writing in Communist-controlled areas, and the place of constitution in post-1949 transformations. The course pays special attention to the political and ideological importance of constitution under different political systems governing China over the last hundred years. The aim of the course is to introduce students to the evolution of constitutionalism in China, to ensure their knowledge of relevant terminology in Chinese and English, and to deepen their understanding of related debates, both political and academic. The classes also provide an opportunity to read and discuss the texts of constitutions adopted in China over the 20th century.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminar work
Assessment methods
class participation: one 200 min. absence allowed; essay (between 1300 and 1500 words including bibliography, topic to be confirmed with the lecturer), presentation of essay in group at the end of semester.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught only once.
The course is taught: every other week.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2017.
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