Modern Chinese History
The course is specifically designed for foreign students studying in Beijing with the objective of enabling them to understand the ongoing social, economic and political trends which have roots in the past. The time period studied will span from the end of the 19th century through the 20th century.
Outcomes: students will learn to situate major historical events such as the May Fourth Movement in their proper geographical, chronological, and thematic context; and recognize the extent to which history is at the core of current Chinese leaders' speeches, policy making, and rule making.
Outcomes: students will learn to situate major historical events such as the May Fourth Movement in their proper geographical, chronological, and thematic context; and recognize the extent to which history is at the core of current Chinese leaders' speeches, policy making, and rule making.