US – China Relations in the Modern Era: Competitors or Enemies?

Andres D. Onate
Spring 2023
Thursdays |  
10 AM – 12 PM
February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 2023
Course Format: Hybrid
Location: Main Campus
Tuition: $295

Attend In Person OR Online

There is no more critical issue facing the U.S. and its allies in 2022 than the U.S. relationship with China. How this relationship evolves is so vital to America’s wellbeing that it is fair to say it eclipses or goes hand-in-hand with other political, economic, and social issues of the day. In and of itself, the future of Taiwan is a critical issue polarizing the world and, worse, has the potential to bring the U.S. and its allies into conflict with China. We will follow official U.S.-China relations dating back to 1972, when President Nixon visited China and established the One China Policy, which significantly included the status of Taiwan as either a” part” or “province” of China. Today, the U.S. finds itself in a conundrum. So will you when I ask for your take on the U.S., China, and Taiwan relationship throughout this course.

Hybrid Course Format

  • All classes will be delivered in-person and online via live video streaming. Students will enroll in their preferred format during registration.
  • In-Person classes will be held in the Rubel Room at the University of Arizona’s Poetry Center (1508 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85721). Enrollment for in-person classes is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All student enrolled to attend in person also have complete online access and may choose to attend one or all class sessions remotely if desired.
  • Online students may attend all classes via live video streaming and will be able to participate in all course Q&A sessions with the professor in real time. A high-speed internet connection and a device capable of running Zoom are required to connect. Online access will be password protected and only available to enrolled students.
  • Class Recordings – All HSP classes regardless of format are recorded and available for every enrolled student to watch for the duration of the course and one month after the last class session. This option is offered to aid students who may be unable to attend the live class times but desire to enroll and participate asynchronously. We hope this option also aids students who are traveling or have an important appointment that conflicts with a class session to stay connected and engaged with the course material.

Registration Will Open Online:
Monday, NOVEMBER 21, 2022, at 8 AM (AZ Time)

Required Reading
  • No textbook is required. All readings will be distributed to students electronically.

Meet Your Instructor

Lecturer

Andres D. Onate is an adjunct professor in the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Arizona. His merits include being a founding member of the UArizona Mexican American Studies Department in 1972, and serving as Chair of the Oriental Studies Department from 1974-78. His research is focused on U.S. – China Relations, and for seven years, he served as a Foreign Service Officer for the U.S. State Department in Beijing.

Location

POETRY CENTER
Dorothy Rubel Room
1508 E Helen
Tucson, AZ 85721
United States

Located on the SE corner of Helen Street and Vine Avenue, one block north of Speedway and three blocks west of Campbell Ave.

Street map image of Poetry Center

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