Course info

This course will be freely available for everyone from 6 January 2025 onwards until 18 December 2026.

Registration opens on 6 January 2025 and closes on 1 December, 2026. 

After creating a Digicampus  account, you can sign in using manual registration or with Google, EduGain or HAKA identification.

The course is worth 3 ECTS credits (ca 80  hours of work).

GOALS AND CONTENTS

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the relations between the European Union (EU) and China. It is designed for learners who wish to develop a foundational understanding of key issues in Sino-EU relations and how they have evolved in the recent global context. Upon completing this course, participants will possess the essential tools to analyse the dynamically evolving relationship between the EU and China. They will also be acquainted with the primary sources of information on Sino-European relations, enabling them to continue engaging and learning even after completing the course.  

The course comprises five thematic modules: 

1. Historical background
2. Political relations
3. Economic and societal relations
4. EU-China relations in a global context
5. Interdependence between EU and China

MATERIALS

The core materials consist of short (20 min) recorded lectures and slideshows that are prepared by leading European experts on China. In addition, the versatile learning materials include timelines, infographics, podcasts and open access online materials. Learners will also get acquainted with central sources of information about China, including selected Chinese webpages.

The learning experience is enriched by various types of automatically graded assignments. These encompass quizzes, drag-and-drop exercises, and branching scenarios. The latter empowers students to navigate distinct choices within a Chinese context and observe their resultant outcomes. Moreover, each module culminates in a multiple-choice exam, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the knowledge assimilated.

TAKEN AS

Each module consists of learning materials, assignments and an exam. The assignments vary in length and difficulty, and have limitless attempts. The exams consist of six randomly selected multiple-choice questions. There are three attempts for each exam. In order to complete the course and receive a course certificate, students need to pass all assignments and exams within the course period.

The course is graded pass/fail. When students have successfully completed all assignments and exams, you may produce an automatically generated course certificate of completion. The certificate can be digitally verified.

EXECUTION OF THE COURSE

The development of the course is funded by the EU-project “ReConnect China” and it’s executed by the Centre for East Asian Studies (CEAS) of the University of Turku, Finland. For more information, please contact Dr Outi Luova at outi.luova[at]utu.fi.