SOC 308
China and Russia: Comparisons and Relations (II, SA)

Professor: G. F. Rozman

Description/Objectives: A comparative approach to: historical differences in development, causes of revolution, stages of socialism and social class policies, strategies of reform and dismantling, social consequences of socialism. Analysis of: Sino-Russian border conflict, alliance, the Sino-Soviet split, prospects of the strategic partnership, civilization clashes, and national identities. Training in comparisons of societies, their social problems and reform transitions.

Sample Reading List:

• J.R. Blasi, 'Kremlin Capitalism: Privatizing the Russian Economy'
  
• L. Dittmer, 'Sino-Soviet Normalization and Its International Implications'
  
• McCormick & Unger, 'China After Socialism: In the Footsteps of Eastern Europe...'
  
• P. Nolan, 'China's Rise, Russia's Fall'
  
• S.C.M. Paine, 'Imperial Rivals: China, Russia, and their Disputed Frontier'
  
• M. Pei, 'From Reform to Revolution: The Demise of Communism in ...'
  

Reading/Writing Assignments: Please see instructor.

Requirements/Grading:

• Paper in Lieu of Final
  
• Class/Precepts Participation
  
• Oral Presentation(s)
  
• Paper(s)
  
• Quizzes

Schedule:

• Lecture 1.0: 1:30-2:20 MW
  
• Precept 1.0:To be arranged.