PKU1 - Introduction to Chinese Economy
3 July 2017 – 28 July 2017
Hosted by Peking University
This course provides the students with a balanced overview of the Chinese economy, with special attention paid to the historical, political and institutional context of each turn in the economic transition.
The topics covered include the history of a modern Chinese economy, the strategies that guided China’s institutional reforms, the transitional process in China’s industrial, agricultural, financial and foreign sectors, as well as the multi-dimensional challenges and emerging opportunities facing China’s future growth.
Theoretical and empirical analyses will be used in combination with scholarly readings to help the students understand China’s development models, economic systems and reform policies.
Target Audience/ Prerequisites
Bachelor students
Prerequisites
A university-level introductory course in Economics (e.g. Principles of Economics)
Delivery Method
The content of this course will be delivered through a mix of lectures and class discussions.
Students’ participation is strongly encouraged. Specifically, students are expected to present and discuss the assigned articles and current events in the class.
Assessment
Midterm Debate: 20%
Final Term Paper: 60%
Attendance and Class Participation: 20%
Credit equivalent at host university & contact hours
Credits at host university: 2 credits
Contact hours: 32 total contact hours (excluding self-study hours)
Lecturer(s) / Tutor(s)
Prof. Qin, Xuezheng, Peking University
Accommodation
PKU’s Global Village: http://www.pkugv.com/english/index.asp
Students must arrive by 02/07/2017.
Students will be able to check in from 01/07/2017.
Check-out date 30/07/2017.
Costs
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Tuition Fees
RMB 9,000 (includes field trip).
PKU will offer four academic courses (PKU1, PKU2, PKU3 and PKU4) in the 2017 program. The package tuition fee of RMB 9,000 will cover up to two academic courses (from PKU1, PKU2, PKU3 and PKU4) for GSP student. If a GSP student wants to attend three academic courses, an additional tuition fee will apply (RMB 2,000 for one credit).
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Accommodation
RMB 120-140 per day for a single room.
Approximately RMB 4,000 in total plus returnable deposit of 500 RMB -
Living Expenses
Approximately RMB 100 per day -
Scholarships
PKU offers up to 3 IARU students from each member school the funding of accommodation in the program from 01/07/17 to 30/07/17.
Further Information
For further information about PKU GSP courses, please visit the program website at www.oir.pku.edu.cn/summerschool or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.