PSCI232
CHINESE POLITICS
- Department
- Political Science
- Terms offered
- 6
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
Is China rising, crumbling, or shifting? This course introduces students to the world of Chinese politics. After a brief review of the Mao era, we will turn to the economic reform period (1980 - present) and its effects on contemporary issues such as the environment, political reform, democratization, social protest, and legal institutions. Each week we will discuss a different topic in China's development and think critically about its implications for the regime and the Chinese people. Throughout the course we will build an understanding of Chinese history, leadership goals, and socio-political challenges. By the end of the course, students will be able to identify and compare key political issues in the country and critically evaluate China's prospects for future political and economic reform. No prior knowledge of China or Chinese politics is required before taking this course. (CP)
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 2% per year. | 2030 Spring: 31% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 22% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 32% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 24% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 34% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 25% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2027 Spring: 35% chance, low confidence. Offered in 2 of 4 spring terms since 2023. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Thu, 2:50 PM–4:05 PM JC206 2026
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Suzanne E. Scoggins | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 20 enrolled | 34763 |
| Fall 2024 | Suzanne E. Scoggins | Lecture | 1 | 17 of 25 enrolled | 23020 |
| Spring 2023 | Suzanne E. Scoggins | Lecture | 1 | 10 of 25 enrolled | 32525 |
| Fall 2021 | Suzanne E. Scoggins | Lecture | 1 | 14 of 25 enrolled | 28321 |
| Fall 2018 | Suzanne E. Scoggins | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 25 enrolled | 26503 |
| Fall 2016 | Suzanne E. Scoggins | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 25 enrolled | 25328 |