HIST 364 Modern China
With China's rise in the 21st century, knowledge of this monumental nation is essential to understanding its explosion on the world scene. This course will explore China since the early-19th century, its culture, people, politics, and world view. Topics include China's relations with the west, the Opium Wars, Boxer Rebellion, fall of the last dynasty, the republican era, conflicts with Japan, and the rise, rule and transformation of communism.
PRQ: 3 hours in history or consent of instructor.
Scheduled: Alternating years.
Meets: SNOR
Attributes
- May be used for major requirement
- May be used for minor requirement
- Approved as non-western course
- Meets social science requirement