SEMESTER at SEA COURSE SYLLABUS University of Virginia, Academic Sponsor

SEMESTER AT SEA COURSE SYLLABUS University of Virginia, Academic Sponsor

Voyage: Spring 2015 Discipline: East Asian Studies EAST 3559: Sino-American Relations. Division: Upper Division Faculty Name: Lili Dong, Beijing Foreign Studies Univ.; John Shepherd, Univ. of Virginia Credit Hours: 3; Contact Hours: 38

Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisites. However, academic or other exposure to Chinese history, society, culture, politics, or foreign relations, as well as some knowledge of American history and foreign relations, will be useful.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Interactions between two economic and military superpowers—China and the US—are likely to shape much of world history in the twenty-first century. How is the U.S. responding to the emergence of a second superpower and shifts in the balance of power? How will China wield its growing economic and political influence on the international stage? This course seeks to provide perspective on the challenges that each country faces in managing the relationship over the next decades. To provide background on the preconceptions, grievances, and aspirations each party brings to the relationship, we begin with a quick overview of the history of U.S.-China relations in the last century. We then proceed to survey current issues and their implications for the relationship by focusing on selected topics, including the issues surrounding trade, investment, intellectual property rights, security arrangements, Taiwan, Korea, human rights, environment and energy. The course also assesses the impact of third countries on the strategic relationship, especially those we will visit on this voyage: Japan, Vietnam and other ASEAN countries, India, and the countries of Africa. In all cases we will strive to represent the variety of points of view that exist on both sides of the bilateral U.S. – China relationship. Multimedia resources and field studies will be utilized to complement readings and class discussions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES Students will gain a basic knowledge of China-US relations in the 19th and 20th centuries

This course seeks to convey an understanding of the interaction of two nations that occupy center stage at the beginning of the 21stcentury. One is the world’s sole surviving super-power, the other the world’s most populous state, now in the fourth decade of the longest sustained period of rapid economic development of any third world country. In spite of profound political and cultural differences, as the world’s first and second largest economies, the two are interlinked and 1 interdependent.

In addition to exploring diplomatic, military, and economic relations between China and the United States, we will take a close look at the more diffuse but equally important cultural, social, academic, and psychological interactions between their people. Through the dynamic interplay of Chinese-American team teaching and with first-hand onshore exposure to China and related Asian cultures, students should emerge from this course better able to understand the common interests and complexities that characterize Sino-US relations in an age of globalization.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

Roach, Stephen. 2014. Unbalanced: The Codependency of America and China. Yale University Press. ISBN: 978-0300187175

Roy, Denny. 2013. Return of the Dragon: rising China and regional security. NY: Columbia University Press. ISBN: 978-0-231-15900-5.

Schaller, Michael. 2002. The United States and China; Into the Twenty-First Century. 3rd ed. NY: Oxford University Press. ISBN: 019-513759-0. Paperback.

TOPICAL OUTLINE OF COURSE

Depart Ensenada- January 7:

A1- January 9: The U.S. and China: early contacts.

Readings: Schaller 2002: chapters 1 and 2: pp. 1-48.

Film: PBS: China: A Century of Revolution –Battle for Survival –1911-1936. First hour of disc 1.

A2-January 11: The relationship in WWII.

Readings: Schaller 2002: chapters 3-5, pp. 49-104.

Film: PBS: China: A Century of Revolution –Fighting for the Future –1936-1949. Second hour of disc 1.

Film: Misunderstanding China, 52 mins.

A3- January 13: The Chinese Revolution and the War in Korea.

Readings: Schaller 2002: chapters 6-8, 105-163. 2

Film: China: A Century of Revolution –The Mao Years –1949-1960. Disc 2. 114 mins.

Hilo: January 14

A4-January 16: The relationship from Nixon to the first Bush.

Readings: Schaller 2002: chapters 9-10, 164-208.

Film, PBS American Experience: Nixon’s China Game. 60 mins.

A5-January 19: Bridging the Centuries: Bush’s (G.W) Roller Coaster: From “partner” to “competitor” and back to “partner” again

Readings: 1. Schaller 2002: chapter 12, 209-230.

Film: China: A Century of Revolution –Born Under the Red Flag—Surviving Mao. First hour of Disc 3.

Film: Huózhe - To Live (Chinese: Huózhe), 1994. By Zhang Yimou. 133 mins.

Recommended: 1. Thomas Donnelley & Colin Monaghan, “The Bush Doctrine and the Rise of China”, National Security Outlook, AEI, April 2007 2. Jia Qingguo, “The Impact of 9-11 on Sino-US Relations: A Preliminary Assessment”, in International Relations of the Asia-Pacific, Vol. 3 (2003) 3. Jean A. Garrison. 2005. Making China Policy , ch. 8, “From Strategic Competitor to Uneasy Ally: G.W. Bush and the Fragile U.S.-China Relationship. ” Boulder Co.: Lynne Rienner Publishers. 4. Liu Kang. 2010. “Obama's China policy” ch. 12 of Sujian Guo & Baogang Guo eds. 2010. In Thirty years of China-U.S. Relations: analytical approaches and contemporary issues. Lanham: Lexington.

Study Day: January 21

A6- January 22: A Chinese view of International Relations.

Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter one: “Introduction” pp. 1-10. 2. Roy 2013. Chapter two: “A Chinese View of the World,” pp. 11-33. 3. Roy 2013. Chapter three: “U.S.-China Relations under Hegemonic Transition.” Pp. 35-58.

Film: China: A Century of Revolution –Born Under the Red Flag—The New Generation. Second hour of disc 3.

3 Recommended: 1. Callahan, William. 2010. “Producing and Consuming National Humiliation Days.” pp.61-90. In Callahan, China, the Pessoptimist Nation. Oxford University Press. 2. Lim Yves-Heng. 2010. “The regional logic of China-U.S. rivalry.” pp. 37-56 In Thirty years of China-U.S. Relations: analytical approaches and contemporary issues. Lanham: Lexington. 3. Gries, Peter. 2004. China’s New Nationalism: Pride, Politics and Diplomacy. Berkeley: UC Press.

A7-January 24: China, Japan, and the U.S.

Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 5. “Japan and China: A Long Struggle with Bitter Resolve.” Pp. 81-102. 2. Valencia, Mark J. 2014. "The East China Sea Disputes: History, Status, and Ways Forward." Asian Perspective (2014) 38.2: pp: 183-218. 3. Senkaku Islands dispute. Wikipedia. Accessed 8.1.2014.

Recommended: 1. Akio Takahara. 2008. “A Japanese Perspective on China’s Rise and the East Asian Order,” in Robert S. Ross and Zhu Feng, eds. China’s Ascent: power, security and the future of international politics. pp. 218-237. Cornell University Press. 2. James Reilly, “China’s Online Nationalism Toward Japan,” in Simon Shen and Shaun Breslin (eds.), Online Chinese Nationalism and China's Bilateral Relations, pp. 45-72. Lanham, MA: Lexington Books. 3. Sato, Yoichiro. 2009. “Tango without trust and respect? Japan’s awkward co-prosperity with China in the twenty-first century.” Pp. 94-119. In Cooney, Kevin and Yoichiro Sato. Eds. The rise of China and international security : American and Asia respond. Routledge. 4. Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status, chapter 6 “Independent Rivalry with Japan.” Pp.167-199. Cambridge University Press. 5. Swain 2011. Ch. 2. Political and security relations with key Asian powers. Pp. 62-76. In America’s Challenge, Engaging a Rising China in the Twenty-first Century. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 6. McDevitt, Michael. "The East China Sea: The Place Where Sino–US Conflict Could Occur." American Foreign Policy Interests (2014) 36.2: pp: 100-110. online 7. Manicom, James. Bridging Troubled Waters: China, Japan, and Maritime Order in the East China Sea (Georgetown University Press; 2014) 8. Patalano, Alessio. "Seapower and Sino-Japanese Relations in the East China Sea." Asian Affairs 45.1 (2014) pp: 34-54. online 9. Valencia, Mark J. 2007. “The East China Sea Dispute: Context, Claims, Issues, and Possible Solutions.” Asian Perspective 31.1: 127-167.

Yokohama: January 26-27 In-Transit: January 28 Kobe: January 29-31

A8 – February 1. China, Taiwan and the U.S.

4 Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 10. “Taiwan in the PRC’s Lengthening Shadow.” Pp. 194-222. 2. Roy 2013. Chapter 4: “China’s Military Rise.” Pp. 59-80

Recommended: 1. Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status, chapter 8 “Taiwan and China’s Rise.” Pp. 245- 269. Cambridge University Press. 2. Swain 2011. Ch. 2. Political and security relations with key Asian powers. Pp. 85-98. In America’s Challenge, Engaging a Rising China in the Twenty-first Century. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 3. Swain 2011. Ch. 4. Military Deployments and Relations. Pp. 147-182. In America’s Challenge, Engaging a Rising China in the Twenty-first Century. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Film: The Founding of a Republic (2009, Chinese historical film directed by Han Sanping and Huang Jianxin to mark the 60th anniversary of the People's Republic of China.) Electronic file with English subtitles.

Shanghai: February 3-4 In-Transit: February 5-6 Hong Kong:7-8

A9- February 9: U.S.-China Relations, Southeast Asia, and the South China Sea controversy.

Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 6. “Pressure on China’s Neighbors.” Pp. 115-122. 2. Roy 2013. Chapter 11. “The South China sea dispute.” Pp. 223-238. 3. Haiyang Shiyou 981 Standoff. Wikipedia. Accessed Aug. 1, 2014. 4. Hiebert, Murray. 2014. “China’s push in the south china sea divides the region.” Yale Global 15 May 2014. http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/china%E2%80%99s-push-south-china-sea- leaves-region-divided

Recommended: 1.Womack, Brantly. 2006. Chapter 1, China and Vietnam: The Politics of Asymmetry. Cambridge U.P. 2. Womack, Brantly. 2010. “Recognition, Deference, and Respect: Generalizing the Lessons of an Asymmetric Asian Order,” in China among Unequals: Asymmetric Foreign Relations in Asia (Singapore: World Scientific Press, 2010), Chapter 1. Pp.19-37. Reprinted from Journal of American East Asian Relations (Spring 2009) 16.1-2: 105-118. 3. Womack, Brantly. 2011. “The Spratlys: From Dangerous Ground to Apple of Discord,” Contemporary South East Asia 33:3 2011), pp. 370-387. 4. Goh, Evelyn. 2009. Southeast Asian Responses to China’s Rise: managing the ‘elephants.’ Pp. 159-176. In Cooney, Kevin and Yoichiro Sato. Eds. The rise of China and international security : American and Asia respond. Routledge. 5 5. Swain 2011. Ch. 3. Multilateral interactions, bilateral dialogues, and Asian perceptions. Pp. 115-146. In America’s Challenge, Engaging a Rising China in the Twenty-first Century. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Ho Chi Minh: February 11-16

A10- February 17: China, the U.S., and North and South Korea.

Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 6. “Pressure on China’s Neighbors.” Pp. 128-134. 2. Roy 2013. Chapter 9. “North Korea: Bothersome Client State.” Pp. 178-193. 3. Beck, Peter. 2006. “East Asia’s Troubled Waters, Part II.” Yale Global, 27 April 2006. http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/

Recommended: 1. Sheen, Seong-Ho. 2009. “Out of America, into the dragon’s arms: South Korea, a Northeast Asian balancer?” pp.140-158. In Cooney, Kevin and Yoichiro Sato. Eds. The rise of China and international security : American and Asia respond. Routledge. 2. Kim, Byung-Kook. 2008. “Between China, America, and North Korea: South Korea’s Hedging.” In Robert S. Ross and Zhu Feng, eds. China’s Ascent: power, security and the future of international politics. pp. 191-217. Cornell University Press. 3. Lee Ji-yong. 2010. “The Korean peninsula as a test bed for the future direction of Sino-U.S. relations : from structural realism to neoclassical realism and beyond.” Pp. 73-97 In Thirty years of China-U.S. Relations: analytical approaches and contemporary issues. Lanham: Lexington. 4. Swain 2011. Ch. 2. Political and security relations with key Asian powers. Pp. 76-85, 98-104. In America’s Challenge, Engaging a Rising China in the Twenty-first Century. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 5. Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status. Chapter 7 “Rediscovering Asia and Africa: the Multilateral Turn.” Pp. 202-216. Cambridge University Press.

Singapore: February 19-20

Study Day: February 21

A11- February 22: Human Rights Issues and Myanmar.

Readings: 1. Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status , chapter 3 “Negotiating the Human Rights Standard.” Pp. 69-96. Cambridge University Press. 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 6. “Pressure on China’s Neighbors.” Pp. 134-137. 2. Ren Xiao, “Positioning Norm, Principle, and Interest in Chinese Foreign Policy: The Case of the Myanmar Issue,” East Asia 28:3 (2011), pp. 219-234.

6 Recommended: 1. Swain 2011. Ch. 8. Human rights and democracy promotion. Pp. 279-306. In America’s Challenge, Engaging a Rising China in the Twenty-first Century. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Rangoon: February 24-March 1

A12 – March 2: China, India, and South Asia.

Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 6. “Pressure on China’s Neighbors.” Pp. 103-115. 2. Malik, J. Mohan. 2009. India’s Response to China’s Rise. In Pp. 177-212. In Cooney, Kevin and Yoichiro Sato. Eds. The rise of China and international security : American and Asia respond. Routledge.

Recommended: 1. Swain 2011. Ch. 2. Political and security relations with key Asian powers. Pp. 104-114. In America’s Challenge, Engaging a Rising China in the Twenty-first Century. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 2. S. Paul Kapur and Sumit Ganguly, “The Transformation of U.S.-India Relations: An Explanation for the Rapprochement and Prospects for the Future,” Asian Survey, 2007, 47:4, pp.642-56. 3. J. Mohan Molik, “South Asia in China’s Foreign Relations,” Pacific Review, 2001, 13:1, pp.73- 90.

A13- March 4: Midterm 1.

Cochin: March 6-11

Study Day: March 12

A14-March 13: The Chinese Economy and the American Economy Compared.

Before we get into the discussion of bilateral economic relations, we need to acquire basic knowledge about the macroeconomic structure of both countries. What are the differences in the development patterns between the two?

Readings: 1. Stephen Roach.2014. Preface ix –xvi and Chap 1 “The Political Economy of False Prosperity” pp. 1-22. 2. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 6 “A New Globalization” pp. 106-124.

Film: American Dreams in China ( 2013, Chinese film directed by Peter Chan and starring Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and Tong Dawei. It was shown at the 2013 Toronto International Film 7 Festival.)

A15-March 15: Bilateral trade: serious imbalance, Part 1.

It’s well known that the U.S. has long been suffering from huge trade deficits, while China maintains huge surpluses. However, the reality is much more complicated than this simple interpretation. How does the real situation look like? What factors underlie the imbalance and how will those factors evolve over time? What are the different concerns for the two partners?

Readings: 1. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 2 “Who Depends on Whom?” pp. 23-38. 2. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 7 “Bilateralism in a Multilateral World” pp. 125-144. 3. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 9 “Imbalances and the Great Crisis” pp.172-189.

Study Day: March 17

Port Louis: March 18

A16- March 19: Bilateral trade: serious imbalance, Part 2.

Readings: 1. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 11 “Rebalancing” pp. 213-232. 2. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 12 “The Next America Meets the Next China” pp. 233-249.

Recommended: 1. Kirshner, Jonathan. 2008. “The Consequences of China’s Economic Rise for Sino- U.S. Relations: Rivalry, Political Conflict, and (Not) War,” in Robert S. Ross and Zhu Feng, eds. China’s Ascent: power, security and the future of international politics. pp. 238-259. Cornell University Press. 2. Daniel H. Rosen and Trevor Houser. 2007. “China’s Energy: A Guide for the Perplexed,” Peterson Institute for International Economics. http://www.iie.com/publications/papers/rosen0507.pdf 3. Asia Society. 2009. Roadmap for U.S. China Cooperation on Energy and Climate Change. http://www.c2es.org/docUploads/US-China-Roadmap-Feb09.pdf

A17-March 21: RMB exchange rate

China has long been blamed for manipulating the RMB exchange rate, and acquiring an unfair advantage in trade. How is the RMB exchange rate decided? Why does the Chinese government choose this kind of policy? What does this imply for the bilateral trade between U.S. and China? Will RMB appreciation help stimulate American economic growth as claimed by many American politicians? 8

Readings: 1. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 8 “The China Gripe” pp. 145-168. 2. Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 10 “Smoot-Hawley Redux” pp. 190-208. 3. C. Fred Bergsten, “Correcting the Chinese Exchange Rate: An Action Plan” (Washington: Peterson Institute for International Economics, March 2010).

A18 – March 23: Research paper topic and bibliography DUE. A18- March 23: Chinese companies going global and the resource strategy Chinese companies have recently launched huge investments in resources and energy, as well as in some other sectors, all over the world. How will this impact the U.S. and other countries? Is it a threat or opportunity?

Readings: 1. Daniel H. Rosen, “China’s Changing Outbound Foreign Direct Investment Profile: Drivers and Policy Implications” ((Washington: Peterson Institute for International Economics, June 2009).

Film: BBC series: The Chinese Are Coming. First episode on Africa. DVD. [May also be viewable on: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/chinese-are-coming/ ]

Cape Town: March 25-30

Study Day: March 31

A19-April 1: Investment: policy adjustment and future development China became the largest destination for foreign direct investment since the early 1990s. Foreign investors have been attracted by the cheap labor, lax environmental regulations, tax breaks, and other favorable policies. How will this evolve in the future? Is China still an ideal destination for labor-intensive outsourcing? Are there new opportunities for foreign investors?

Readings: 1. Barry Naughton 2006. Chap 17 Foreign Investment. Pp. 401-423. In The Chinese Economy: Transitions and Growth. The MIT Press. 2. Review: Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 2 “Who Depends on Whom?” 3. Review: Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 7 “Bilateralism in a Multilateral World” 4. Review: Stephen Roach.2014. Chap 12 “The Next America Meets the Next China”

A20-April 3: Intellectual property rights

What is the current situation for IPR protection? How will this develop in the future? Will the Chinese government take stricter measures under pressure from the U.S. and EU?

Readings: 1. Review: Stephen Roach. 2014. Chap 8 “The China Gripe” pp. 145-168. 9 2. James McGregor, “China’s Drive for ‘Indigenous Innovation’: A Web of Industrial Policies (Washington: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, July 2010).

A21- April 5: China, the U.S. and Africa.

Readings: 1. Bates Gill, Chin-hao Huang, and J. Stephen Morrison, “Assessing China’s Growing Influence in Africa,” China Security, 2007, 3:3, pp.3-21. 2. Joshua Eisenman, “China-Africa Trade Patterns,” Journal of Contemporary China 21:77 (September 2012), pp. 793-810. 3. French, Howard W. 2014. Ch. 8 “Ghana: Habits of Democracy”, pp.185-207. In China's Second Continent: How a Million Migrants Are Building a New Empire in Africa. NY: Random House.

Recommended: 1. Brautigam, Deborah. 2009. “Ch. 4 Eastern Promises: An Aid System with Chinese Characteristics,” pp. 105-130 & “Ch.5 “Orient Express: how does Chinese aid and engagement work?”, pp. 131-161. In The Dragon’s Gift: The Real Story of China in Africa (New York: Oxford University Press, 2009) 2. Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status. Chapter 7 “Rediscovering Asia and Africa: the Multilateral Turn.” Pp. 227-233. Cambridge University Press. 3. Xu Yi-chong, “China and the United States in Africa: Coming conflict or commercial coexistence”? Australian Journal of International Relations, 2008, 62:1, pp.16-37;

Tema (Accra): April 7-9 Takoradi: April 10-11

A22-April 12: U.S. – China relations, Russia and the broader context. Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 6. “Pressure on China’s Neighbors.” pp. 122-128. [Russia] 2. Roy 2013. Chapter 7. “Mitigating Factors.” Pp. 138-156. 3. Roy 2013. Chapter 8. “Persistent Risk of Conflict.” Pp. 157-177. 4. Robert S. Ross. 2009. “The Rise of Russia, Sino-Russian Relations, and U.S. Security,” http://forsvaret.dk/FAK/Publikationer/Briefs/Documents/TheRiseofRussiaSino- RussianRelationsandUSSecurityPolicy.pdf

Recommended: 1. Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status. Chapter 5 “Strategic partnerships with Russia, the European Union. And India.” Pp. 128-166. Cambridge University Press.

Study Day: April 14

A23: April 15: Research papers DUE. A23: April 15: Into the 21st century: when China rules the world? Part 1. 10

Readings: 1. Jacques, Martin. 2008. When China Rules the World, pp. 363-413 London : Allen Lane. 2. Video: Martin Jacques: Understanding the rise of China http://www.ted.com/talks/martin_jacques_understanding_the_rise_of_china?language=en

Recommended: 1. French, Howard W. 2014. China's Second Continent: How a Million Migrants Are Building a New Empire in Africa. NY: Random House. Chapter on Senegal. Ch. 3 “Friendly Gestures” , pp.69-88. 2. Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status. Chapter 4 “Reacting to ‘China Threat Theories’” Pp. 97-127. Cambridge University Press.

Dakar: April 17-21

A24: April 22: Into the 21st century: when China rules the world? Part 2.

Readings: 1. Roy 2013. Chapter 12. “China and Global Security Issues.” Pp. 239-257. 2. Roy 2013. Chapter 13. “Conclusion.” Pp. 258-262. 3. Stephen Roach. 2014. Chap 13 “Codependency, the Internet, and a Dual Identity Crisis” pp. 250-268. 4. Review: Roy 2013. Chapter 3 “U.S.- China Relations under hegemonic transition” pp. 34-58, and chapter 4 “China’s Military Rise.” Pp. 59-80. 5. Review: Stephen Roach. 2014. Chap 12 “The Next America Meets the Next China” pp. 233- 249.

Recommended: 1.Yong Deng 2008 China’s Struggle for Status, chapter 9 “China’s Foreign Relations and the Emerging Great-Power Politics.” Pp. 270-294. Cambridge University Press. 2. Shirk, Susan L. 2008. China: Fragile Superpower, How China’s Internal Politics Could Derail Its Peaceful Rise, Chapter 9 “China’s Weakness, America’s Danger”, 250-277. Oxford University Press. 3. Gurtov, Mel. 2013. Will This Be China’s Century? A skeptic’s view. Boulder Co.: Lynne Reiner Publishers.

A25: A Day Finals, April 25 FINAL EXAM.

April 29: Arrive in Southampton.

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FIELD WORK Field lab attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in this course. Please do not book individual travel plans or a Semester at Sea sponsored trip on the day of your field lab. 11

1. Field Lab 1: Yokohama. (Jan.26) Half day. In Yokohama, we will meet the former Japanese ambassador in China to hear his interpretation of the trilateral relation among the China, Japan and the U.S. We will also visit the Yasukuni shrine, the highly controversial place very important in understanding the Sino-Japan relation. Topics for discussion will include, but not be limited to, East China sea issues respecting territorial claims, air defense areas, undersea resource exploitation, and how the U.S. is involved in these China-Japan issues; the legacy of the Sino-Japanese war, including the school textbook issue, Yasukuni shrine visits, and the possible revisions to the Japanese constitution with respect to funding the military.

2. Field Lab 2: Shanghai. (Feb.3) Half day. In Shanghai we will meet a US Consular officer. She will be able to provide first-hand accounts of the intricacies of Sino-American relations during her term of service. We will also go to visit the Bund, which is a key site of Sino-American historical interactions. Topics for discussion will include, but not be limited to, current hot button issues in the U.S.-China relationship, how different perceptions of the intentions of the two countries affect the relationship, how different understandings of the history of U.S.-China relations lead to misunderstandings, how Chinese memories of the ‘century of humiliation’ color the relationship, how domestic politics in each country affects the relationship, and how, given these obstacles, diplomats and businessmen build working relationships that can ride out the rough patches in the relationship. Will China rule the world in the 21st century? As a well-established superpower, how does America view China’s growing power in both economic and political senses? The American government has declared a strategy of “Back to Asia-Pacific” since 2009 (‘pivot to asia’). How will it impact Sino-American relations in the future, including the role of other Asian countries and regions, like Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and ASEAN?

Each student is expected to take an active part in both events and the follow-up discussion sessions later on. Field Lab Reports are required to summarize what you have learned in each activity, the grades of which will count as 20% of the total score of the course.

======Field lab dress code is Business casual. What to Wear: For women, skirt or slacks and a blouse or collared shirt. For men, dress pants, a button down or polo. Personal appearance groomed and neat. Comfortable closed toe shoes. Do NOT Wear: Tee shirts, flip flops, sneakers, jeans, shorts, short skirts, sweat pants, leggings, tank tops, and/or wrinkled, revealing, stained or dirty clothing.

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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS. [Each page should contain at least 300 words.]

FIELD LAB REPORTS: 20% of final grade. Following the field labs, students will submit 4-page online essays, “Reflections on a Day in Yokohama / Shanghai”, each of which will count for 10% of the course grade [20% total]. The 12 essay will be graded upon its originality and thoughtfulness. The essays are due at the first class following the port stay.

PORT ENCOUNTER: 10% of final grade. Students are expected to write up a “Port Encounter” [based on their investigations in any of the ports beyond East Asia, i.e. Rangoon, Cochin, Port Louis, Capetown, Ghana, Dakar] in which they describe evidence of Chinese commercial and cultural presence. Questions that can be addressed include: what Chinese products can be found in local markets? Are Chinese traders, corporations, construction companies visible? What products and industries are they engaged in? Is there a presence in dvd’s, magazines, popular culture, tourism? How does the Chinese presence compare to that of the presence of other countries (U.S., European, Japanese, Latin American, South Asian)? What do locals say about Chinese and other foreigners? Students will submit 4 page online reports, “Port Encounter: Chinese and Foreign presence in [name the Port]”, which will count for 10% of the course grade. The essay will be graded upon its originality and thoughtfulness. The essays are due at the first class following the port stay.

RESEARCH PAPER: 15% of final grade. Each student will do an 8 page research paper that delves deeper into one of the topics covered in the course. The research paper should be on a topic chosen by the student but taking as a starting point one of the class topics and sets of required readings. Papers should explore in depth particular issues and cases raised by required readings in the syllabus, and must use supplementary and outside readings to research those issues. A18 – March 23: Research paper TOPICS and bibliography DUE. A23 – April 15: Research paper DUE.

METHODS OF EVALUATION / GRADING RUBRIC

Participation – 10% (defined as one’s contribution to class discussions) Midterm – 15% Research paper – 15% Field labs (2 @ 10% each) – 20% Port Encounter Report – 10% Final Exam – 30%

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Movies and pdfs of articles will be available as indicated in the body of the syllabus.

HONOR CODE Semester at Sea students enroll in an academic program administered by the University of Virginia, and thus bind themselves to the University’s honor code. The code prohibits all acts of lying, cheating, and stealing. Please consult the Voyager’s Handbook for further explanation of what constitutes an honor offense. 13

Each written assignment for this course must be pledged by the student as follows: “On my honor as a student, I pledge that I have neither given nor received aid on this assignment.” The pledge must be signed, or, in the case of an electronic file, signed “[signed].”