US-China Relations

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course examines the evolution of U.S.-China relations from the late 19th century through the present. Students will develop an understanding of critical historical junctures and important themes in U.S.-China relations. Key themes to be explored include: economic interdependence, energy and the environment, human rights, Taiwan, security and power, changing public attitudes, and future trends in U.S.-China relations. To the extent possible, the course will address both Chinese and American perspectives on this important bilateral relationship.