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HIS 163 - Introduction to Chinese Civilization


Survey of Chinese history and introduction to Chinese culture.  Origins of Chinese civilization.  Development of Chinese culture and religion in early Chinese history.  Unification of China under the Qin and Han dynasties.  Imperial China:  institutions, social life, and culture.  Relations between imperial China and other societies.  Crisis of late Qing China.  Chinese revolution, 1911-1949.  China under Mao.  Recent developments.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

  1. Identify some of the major social, cultural, economic, and political developments in ancient Chinese history.
  2. Identify some of the major developments in China since 1976.
  3. Identify the main chronological divisions in Chinese history.