HIST 372 - Chinese History 1800 to Present

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Western Washington University

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China's development from the relative peace and prosperity of the late 18th century through the devastating wars and imperialist incursions of the 19th century to the struggle in the 20th century to create a modern nation-state and regain a position of wealth and power in an often hostile world. Survey ends with the crushing of the pro-democracy movement at Tiananmen in 1989 and its consequences. Chinese materials in translation will help students explore how individuals experienced the major political, cultural, social and economic transformations of the past two centuries.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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