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China's Economic Development (ASIA90011)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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This subject examines China’s economic development experience from 1949 to today. It covers three main topics. First, it examines China's post-revolution economy, resources, and demography. Second, it looks in detail at the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, beginning in the late 1970s. Third, it examines current problems and options, including China's growing role in shaping the global economy and the economic impacts of major events such as COVID-19.
Intended learning outcomes
On completing this subject, students should have:
- an understanding of China's economic, social, political and resource constraints;
- an understanding of issues and challenges associated with development and transition from a market economy; and
- an ability to apply research skills and critical methods to an enquiry.
Generic skills
Students who complete this subject should:
- be able to apply research skills and critical methods to a field of enquiry; and
- be able to communicate oral and written arguments and ideas effectively and articulately.
Last updated: 7 December 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 7 December 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Briefing paper on a key issue of challenge in China (e.g. the stability and predictability of labour supply). The intended reader is a key individual in state or federal government, or the CEO or advisor to a large corporation involved in trade with China
| Week 6 | 30% |
Research Essay on a set topic, develop their own topic with the approval of the Subject Coordinators
| During the examination period | 70% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 7 December 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 7 December 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Barry Naughton, The Chinese Economy: Adaptation and Growth. (MIT Press 2018)
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 7 December 2022