Description
After acquainting students with Chinese geography and culture, the history of China from the early imperial period to the end of the twentieth century will be surveyed. Special attention will be placed on Chinese religions and culture, the introduction of of Christianity, China's relationship to the West, and the Communist period. Students will read and analyze various primary source material in translation, as well as viewing films from and about China.
This course meets the Non-Western Education Collateral requirement.