SOC 337 Crime and Corruption in Chinese Society
The course offers students sociological approaches to study the phenomenon of corruption and crime in China and the global Chinese diaspora. Drawing on cross-cultural and comparative perspectives, this course will challenge students to critically reflect on the social and cultural forces that shape "corruption" and "crimes" in the East Asian context. We will explore key concepts such as the rule of law, reciprocity and bribing, social construction of "morality," business ethics, religion and corruption, and the transnational impact of corruption and crime in the global Chinese diaspora.