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China Risen: How it Changes and Changes Us

Please note that this Summer school is available in French only.

China Risen: How it Changes and Changes Us
from Monday, July 5th to Saturday, July 10th 2010

Chinese, North-American and European experts will take a six-day, in depth examination of China. Among the topics: the growing strength of China in world affairs, the role of Shanghai, media and internet control, the rule of law and the enduring strength of the ruling Communist Party. Version française

This course is intended for members of the public interested in international affairs and the cultures and peoples of the world, members of NGOs, public office holders, diplomats, journalists, and business managers.

The course is being offered by the Department of Anthropology of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and can be taken for credit (3 credits, course PLU6032) by graduate students. Undergraduate students may also register on specific conditions.

Among the topics covered:

- Shanghai between yesterday and tomorrow

- China’s economy and social safety net

- Human rights in China: Progress or mirage?

- High stakes: energy and environment

- China’s spies and cyber spies

- The CCP: How has it maintained its hold on power?

* To see the entire program of the school

* To download the electronic poster

Co-directing the course:

Stéphanie Balme
Research fellow political science,
CÉRI, Paris
Invited professor, Tsinghua University, Beijing

Loïc Tassé
Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Université de Montréal
Specialist Chinese issues

Among our guest speakers:

Zhan Su
Professor, Management Department, Université Laval
Director of Stephen A. Jarislowsky Chair

Michel Juneau-Katsuya
President, Northgate Group


- For additional information, please contact Ariane Boyer Roy, coordinator of the summer school.
China Risen: How it Changes and Changes Us
Summer Schools 2010
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