History of Modern China

Prerequisite: A grade of C- or better in any WC&IL II course or HON 1000.

An analytical exploration of Chinese history from the mid-Qing period to the current People’s Republic of China focusing on the factors that changed China over time, including the impact of foreign intervention, attempts to change traditional institutions and ideas, the forces of revolution, the rivalry between the Nationalist and Communist parties, and the emergence of China after 1949 into a major world power.

Credit: 3