China: Sci, Innv Nat'l Power

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

China: Science, Innovation and National Power" is a graduate-level seminar on China’s S&T development strategy and the implications of that strategy. The objective of this course is to help you understand China’s S&T development and its impact on national security and competition. This course will use a wide range of texts, multi-media and interactive case studies to explore what makes up the national innovation base, conduct deep dives into specific technology areas that will shape society in the future and whether innovation matters. It will explore in depth the key historical, social and political events that have shaped China’s S&T development. We will explore how China has gone from a tech backwater to a leading power; use real world examples of how China’s policies have either changed, evolved or remained the same; and examine core elements of China’s S&T development and how they fit into their overall strategic goals. The exercises will enable you to use, and critique, current literature that explores these topics and to analyze our most pressing contemporary policy debates, as well as develop the critical analytic, writing, and speaking skills needed for your professional success.