HIST 304 - G Mao and the Chinese Revolution

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Hendrix College

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This reading and research seminar provides an opportunity for an in-depth investigation of the Chinese Communist revolution, as well as a sophisticated understanding of the role of the person commonly known to have shaped and led the revolution-Mao Zedong. The course will proceed in a chronological order, tracing Mao' s footsteps from his early years as a country boy, a radical student, to his 27-year position a s China? ? paramount leader. Important topics include the signification of Marxism-Leninism, the emergence of Maoism, the "Continuous Revolutio n," Chi na's position in the world, the Cultural Revolution , and Mao's legaci es for t oday's China. Students will also be required to write a comprehensive review essay on a topic of their own ch oosing. HIS T 245-G Imperia l China and HIS T 244-G Moder n China strongly recommended although not req uire

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hendrix.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 329-6811

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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