History 344 - Modern Chinese History

Institution:

Whitman College

Subject:

Description:

not offered 2008-09 A social, cultural, political and economic history of China from 1600 to the present. While a portion of the course will focus on important political and social changes such as the development of the Manchu Qing empire, the roots of violent clashes with Western powers in the 19th century, disintegration of the imperial system, civil war between the Nationalists and the Communists, and mass campaigns under the Communists, we also will examine changing cultural and religious practices. Class meetings will combine lectures, student discussions, audio-visuals and student presentations. Distribution area: alternative voices.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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