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HIST 2501 - Introduction to East Asia: China |
Overview from ancient times to the present. Designed to provide students with a basic understanding of major themes and broad processes of social change in Chinese history. Emphasizes those aspects of continuity and change that are particularly relevant to contemporary China. Topics include: state formation; the development of characteristic institutions, thought, and cultural practices; long term trends in social dynamics and the economy; imperialism and semi colonialism; revolutionary transformation in the early 20th century; the Maoist road to socialism after 1949; and the post-socialist trajectory of the past two decades and its critique. Course materials include films, primary documents, and literature. Note: This course is cross-listed with Asian Studies 2501. Students may only receive credit once for these courses: ASST 2501 or HIST 2501. Credit Hours: 3.000 Levels: Graduate, NonDegree Continuing Undergrad, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Base Lecture Division: Undergraduate Department: CLA:History |