An Introduction to the An Introduction to the Course “China’s Foreign Relations” 郭学堂（ Guo Xuetang ） Department of International Studies & Public Administration, SHUPL Tel:

Chinese Foreign Relations2 1. Class Regulations a) The mobile phone should be switched off or set to silent mode, but pls don’t touch your mobile any more in class. b) Respect others to earn respect for yourself. So remember to apoligize to the teacher and your classmates when you are late. To respect others is to respect yourself. c) Keep quiet when your teacher talks or your classmate delivers a speech. d) Your will get a goose egg if you are absent four times in one semester.

Chinese Foreign Relations3 2. Course Description This class provides an overview of Chinese foreign relations from 1949 through the early 21st century. This class provides an overview of Chinese foreign relations from 1949 through the early 21st century. The first six weeks of class presents historical development and improvement of Chinese diplomatic thoughts from Mao to Deng, Jiang and Hu and allows a comphrensive understanding of the foreign policy structures, principles, general practices, and characteristics of China's foreign policy. The first six weeks of class presents historical development and improvement of Chinese diplomatic thoughts from Mao to Deng, Jiang and Hu and allows a comphrensive understanding of the foreign policy structures, principles, general practices, and characteristics of China's foreign policy.

Chinese Foreign Relations4 The second six weeks is devoted to exploring China's foreign relations with specific regions and countries, such as the USA, EU,Russia, Japan and other neighbors. The second six weeks is devoted to exploring China's foreign relations with specific regions and countries, such as the USA, EU,Russia, Japan and other neighbors. The remaining portion of the semester explores the current role of China in the world political platform and its foreign strategy in the 21st century. The remaining portion of the semester explores the current role of China in the world political platform and its foreign strategy in the 21st century.

Chinese Foreign Relations5 This course will be run in a style with emphasis on critical reading and active class participation. This course will be run in a style with emphasis on critical reading and active class participation. a) Consistent attendance and class participation. b) Mid-term short article (3 pages, double-spaced and typed) or other assignments on selected readings and/or special topics. c) A Term article (4-5 pages, double-spaced and typed). Late articles will NOT be accepted. d) A quiz with phrases, comments and a short article at the end of semester. e) Grades will be based on class participation (10%), critical reading articles (30%), and the final quiz (60%). 3, Course 3, Course Requirements

Chinese Foreign Relations6 4. Teaching Methods a) Questions are raised for students to explore after class. b) Each student is required to deliver a 5- minute-presentation. c) Case studies and theoretical interpretations. d) The simulation of important diplomatic events. e) Chinese or English videos are expected to help students lead discussion during class.

Chinese Foreign Relations7 5. Teaching Methods a) Questions are raised for students to explore after class. b) Each student is required to deliver a 5- minute-presentation. c) Case studies and theoretical interpretations. d) The simulation of important diplomatic events. e) Chinese or English videos are expected to help students lead discussion during class.

Chinese Foreign Relations8 f) 上海国际问题研究院 复旦大学国际关系与公共事务学院美国研究中心 中国社会科学院美国研究所 中国国际问题研究所 北京大学国际关系学院 中国人民大学国际关系学院美国研究中心 外交学院 南京大学国际关系研究院中美文化研究中心 清华大学中美关系研究中心 哈佛大学费正清东亚研究中心（ The Fairbank Center for East Asian Research ） 美国传统基金会（ Heritage Foundation ） 美国布鲁金斯学会（ Brookings Institution ） 美国兰德公司（ RAND ） 美国战略与国际问题研究中心（ Center for Strategic and International Studies 英国皇家国际事务研究所（ Royal Institute of International Affairs ） Useful websites about China-U.S. relations