| Course title | Public Intellectual Discourse in Contemporary China |
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| Course code | ASH/SEM4 |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | Czech, English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional, Optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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By the end of this course, students will be able to: Trace Historical Paths: Map the unique historical circumstances of China's nationalist trajectory, contrasting its development with global patterns of modern state-building. Analyze State Discourse: Examine the shifting characteristics of official government narratives on the nation and nationalism from the late Qing era through the contemporary state. Deconstruct Intellectual & Popular Debates: Critique the evolving meanings of "nation" and "nationalism" across both elite intellectual circles and popular public discourse over the last century. Evaluate Ethnic Dynamics: Analyze the patterns of integration, tension, and cooperation between the Han majority and ethnic minorities, highlighting the vital role minorities play in shaping the collective Chinese identity.
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This course traces the historical evolution of modern Chinese nationalism from the twilight of the Qing Empire in the late 19th century to the present day. Students will explore the political, social, and cultural forces that have shaped the concepts of nationhood and national identity in China. By examining how Chinese nationalism emerged from imperial collapse and developed through the 20th and 21st centuries, the course illuminates how national identity is constructed, contested, and powerfully emphasized by the current Chinese government.
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| Prerequisites |
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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Class participation (20%), Short Responses to the Readings (15%), Research Proposal (15%), Research Presentation (10%), Final exam (40%) |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese for Practice (2024) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | 2 | Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: - |