ATS2293 China under Mao: The party, state, and society
Faculty of Arts
ATS2293 China under Mao: The party, state, and society is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2293
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2293
No unit lists ATS2293 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: 12 credit points of first year Arts units
Overview
Mao’s China (1949–1976) is the most influential period of Chinese history as this era heralded the unprecedented socio-political transformation from the imperial agrarian state to the modern party-state. From the end of the World War II, Mao’s policies exerted a far-reaching impact on China and its geopolitics. The socio-political systems established in Mao’s China continue largely intact to the present day, such as the Communist party system, ideologies, social control, military, and foreign strategies. The history of Mao’s China is of significant importance for understanding China and the world today.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizQuiz / Test20%
- Oral presentationPresentation15%
- In-class participation activityExercise15%
- Video essayArtefact15%
- EssayWritten35%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse the major campaigns, events, key figures and significant socio-political issues in Mao’s China;
- 2
Evaluate current scholarship and research methodologies of empirical and theoretical studies about Mao’s China, with specific reference to historical, political, and sociological perspectives;
- 3
Apply innovative approaches to analyse and present historical viewpoints based on secondary literature and respond to comments and questions in discussion;
- 4
Conduct analytical and critical thinking and present arguments within a logical framework based on original materials and secondary literature;
- 5
Use library and web-based research skills.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS2293 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Xiaoping Fang
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Xiaoping Fang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2293?
ATS2293 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2293 offered?
In 2026, ATS2293 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2293?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2293 have an exam?
No. ATS2293 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2293?
ATS2293 is part of Chinese studies and Global Asia.