US-China Relations
spring 2001
Instructor: Mr. Suttmeier
Office Hours: 828 PLC , Tu. 3:30-4:30, Wed. 1-3.
Tel.: x2856
Diagrams on Chinese Political Organizations
Syllabus
The course will be conducted in a lecture-discussion format. Grades will be based on an hour exam (35%), a final (45%) and a critical essay (20%). Grades for graduate students will be based on these requirements and an additional written assignment. Correct English is expected from native speakers on all written work; errors will be penalized. Readings should be completed prior to coming to class.
Students who have a documented disability who anticipate needing special accommodations in this course should arrange to meet with me as soon as possible. Please request that the Counselor for Students with Disabilities send a letter to me verifying your disability.
Suggested for purchase:
Cohen. America’s Response to China
Economy & Oksenberg. China Joins the World
Lampton. Same Bed, Different Dreams
Sutter. Chinese Policy Priorities and Their Implications for the United States
Class Schedule:
Week 1 (4/2)
M. Introduction
W. Cohen. Prologue, Ch. 1
F. Cohen. Chs.2-3
Week 2 (4/9)
M. Cohen. Chs. 4-5
W. Cohen. Chs. 6-7
F. Cohen. Chs. 8-9
Week 3 (4/16)
M. Sutter. Ch. 1-2
W. Sutter. Ch. 3
F. Sutter. Ch.4
Week 4 (4/23)
M. Sutter. Ch. 5
W. Sutter. Ch. 6
F. Sutter. Ch. 7
Week 5 (4/30)
M. Sutter. Ch. 8
W. Sutter. Ch. 9
F. Sutter. Chs. 10-11
Week 6 (5/7)
M. Mid-term
W. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 2
F. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 3
Week 7 (5/14)
M. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 4
W. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 5
F. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 6
Week 8 (5/21)
M. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 7
W. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 8
F. Economy & Oksenberg, Ch. 9
Week 9 (5/28) - No Class
Read Lampton, Chs. Introduction, Chs. 1-6
Week 10 (6/4)
M Lampton, Ch. 7
W Lampton, Ch. 8
F Lampton, Ch. 9
Lecture Notes
Useful Links
Archives about China in US State Department homepage
Department of State's International Information Programs website on US and China
The U.S.-CHINA POLICY FOUNDATION
The National Committee on US-China Relations
The Center for U.S.-China Arts Exchange in the Columbia University
Diagrams on Chinese Political Organizations
Organization of the Governement of the People's Republic of China
Organization of the Chinese Communist Party
