HIST 270 - Modern China

This course offers a narrative history of China from its last imperial dynasty to its modern communist regime. The first three weeks of the course are devoted to the Qing dynasty, or the society, institutions and ways of thought of “traditional” China. The remaining 12 weeks are devoted to 20th century China, which spans the republican and communist eras. Building upon the knowledge acquired in the first third of the course, we will seek to comprehend the making of “modern” China, a process that was often violent and tumultuous.

Credits: 4
Terms Offered: As Needed