HIST 4336 Topics in Chinese History
Students explore the history and culture of China from the earliest to the present times, topically and thematically. Students will address the rise and growth of the "traditional" Chinese state, the disintegration of China's confident world view during the eighteenth and nineteenth century, the intrusion of European influence and Japanese imperialism in China, and finally the re-emergence of China, merging the ancient traditions with the 19th century developments in the People's Republic of China. The various topics taught in the course illustrate the interconnectedness of Asia and point out the economic and cultural ties between various regions of Asia and other parts of the world. May be taken as a CLST or INST elective. May be repeated for credit.