International Politics Major at Peking University -
i'm looking at a student's transcripts from an IP Major in China.
I don't know what year she is, maybe halfway through her studies?
The course work is mostly Chinese history - Modern Chinese History, Chinese Historiography, History of Social Life in Ancient China, Local Government and Primary Society in Ming and Qing Dynasties, Ancient Chinese History (part 1 and 2), General History of the World (part 2), Special Subjects on Ancient Chinese History Before the Qin Dynasty, Special Subjects on the History of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, Histories of Nationality in Ancient China, Selected Readings on "Zuozhuan".
International Politics, mainly studying Chinese history - ? Sounds like just Chinese history to me.
Is it ethical to post this? One might say: if I have to ask....
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I is confuzzled... Are you complaining that a person with such a varied (as in not) course history can be called international politics and not just Chinese politics or history major? Or just wondering about it? Some reason this has grabbed hold of my brain and I needed to pursue.
ReplyDeleteexactly - not complaining, just wondering how the course work lends itself to an international politics major with only one course on general world history.
ReplyDeletewhat do you think?
First I wonder if their are unlisted courses (history of world politics 1, etc.) and the fact is China is a VERY large portion of international politics isn't it? Focusing within an area makes sense, and a focus of China removes a number of course areas - Europe, Africa, S. America, etc. Chinese focus class probably also covers Tibetan politics, etc. Should the school have majors for each possible area of politics? It's cool they have enough courses to focus on China.
ReplyDeleteSure, China is a large portion of international politics, but this course list is like saying that studying US American history in the United States is an International Politics major.
ReplyDeleteYou have to look at where things are coming from... Peking Uni is in China. I am SURE they will not be broaching Tibetan politics. Or if they do, it will be from the perspective of Chinese history and government rather than seeking a balanced perspective.
I question whether the balanced perspective in international politics is possible from any one view. I plan to ask the student when I meet her this summer, though.
Ok, I got mixed up... didn't put two and two together with Peking University... I guess China isn't international IN China. Please disregard former confusion and go about your lovely day with your sister..
ReplyDelete"Hi!"
That last part was for your sister(s)