History 347 - Modern China

Institution:

Muskingum University

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Description:

examines China's evolution from an imperial state to a revolutionary society dominated by the Chinese Communist Party. Attention shall be paid to political attitudes and elements of society and culture in contemporary China that reflect links to a past that remained influential both as an inspiration and a stumbling block as China remade itself in the twentieth century. In addition, the course explores discontinuities in modern Chinese history brought about by wars, imperialism, revolution, industrialization, and the other forces that broke down or decisively altered the underpinnings of Chinese society. This course's reading and lectures are built upon five major themes: foundation and success of early Qing dynasty, peasant rebellion and Western imperialism, reform and revolution in the twentieth century, Republican China and its challenges, and the birth and development of the PRC.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.muskingum.edu/

Phone Number:

(740) 826-8211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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