SOC 334 - Contemporary Chinese Society

This course provides an overview of various aspects of contemporary Chinese society since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Students will gain basic literacy in the historical, social, cultural, and political domains within contemporary China. In particular, the course will focus on on-going social changes in Reform-era China (1978 - present) related to the party-state regime, civil society, population growth and urbanization, environmental issues, family, kinship, marriage, sexuality, and related topics.

Prerequisites & Notes: Any course from: SOC 221, SOC 234, SOC 251, SOC 255, SOC 260, SOC 268, SOC 269, SOC 271 or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM