Foreign Policy of China

Last Updated: Wed, 04/15/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
INTA
Course number:
3130
Section:
R
CRN
58123
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Philip
Instructor last name:
Wang
Catalog Description

This course examines the foreign policy of China, the only other country that is capable and intends to reorganize the world, with profound implications for all of us. We will explore the history of Chinese foreign relations, Chinese worldviews and diplomatic tradition, with analysis of China's international position in the post-Cold War world. The focus of the course will be on the key factors, considerations, and limitations in the making and implementation of Chinese foreign policy. Finally, the course will discuss the major challenges and issues Beijing now faces abroad and assess its actions, with the backdrop of the rapidly rising Chinese power and in the context of U.S.-China relations.

Administrative Data
Course status
Active

Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Tue, 03/31/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
INTA
Course number:
9000
Section:
MK
CRN
83130
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Margaret
Instructor last name:
Kosal
Catalog Description

This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.

Teaching Assistantship

Last Updated: Tue, 03/31/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
INTA
Course number:
8997
Section:
B
CRN
56969
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Margaret
Instructor last name:
Kosal
Catalog Description

This course is for students holding graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs) as recognition of the academic contributions of GTA positions to a student’s overall educational experience. 

Teaching Assistantship

Last Updated: Tue, 03/31/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
INTA
Course number:
8997
Section:
A
CRN
82065
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Margaret
Instructor last name:
Kosal
Catalog Description

This course is for students holding graduate teaching assistantships (GTAs) as recognition of the academic contributions of GTA positions to a student’s overall educational experience. 

Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Tue, 03/31/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Summer
Course prefix:
INTA
Course number:
9000
Section:
MK
CRN
53229
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Margaret
Instructor last name:
Kosal
Catalog Description

This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.

Doctoral Thesis

Last Updated: Tue, 03/31/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
INTA
Course number:
9000
Section:
MS
CRN
85202
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Margaret
Instructor last name:
Kosal
Catalog Description

This course provides academic credit for independent thesis research conducted under the supervision of a Georgia Tech faculty advisor. The course does not involve regular class meetings, assignments, or examinations. The scope and direction of research are determined by the student in consultation with the thesis advisor, consistent with the requirements of the degree program.