KSCB033 Ethnic Policy in China

Faculty of Arts
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mag. phil. Ute Wallenböck, Dr. phil. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Dušan Vávra, Ph.D.
Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Contact Person: Mag. phil. Ute Wallenböck, Dr. phil.
Supplier department: Department of Chinese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Mon 10:00–11:40 L21, except Mon 13. 11.
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 50 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 5/50, only registered: 0/50, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/50
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students will learn the basic concepts and terms that relate to the issue of China's ethnic groups / nationalities. Starting with the introduction of the Chinese term "minzu" throughout the past decade, China's Ethnic Classification will be discussed, the representation of the various "minzu" as well as inter-ethnic conflict within the PRC.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students will be able to - demonstrate knowledge of China’s ethnic groups, including cultures, languages, laws and policies - identify inter-ethnic problems - describe China's "pluralist-unity" framework as well as the theoretical framework of "assimilation"
Syllabus
  • Starting with an introduction of nationality politics under the Empire, the Republic of China and the PRC, the term "minzu" will be discussed as well the concept of "Plurality and Unity" in the configuration of the Chinese people and the representation. With emphasis on the Ethnic Classification, the various 56 minzu will be identified, and light will be shed on the selected groups. Based upon the historical and theoretical background on minzu issues in the PRC, inter-ethnic conflicts within the PRC will be discussed.
Teaching methods
The course is conducted in the form class discussions based on selected texts as well as group work.
Assessment methods
Active participating, presentations, and submission of an essay in the end of the term
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught once in two years.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2020, Spring 2022.
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