CSP 35100 History of Modern Chinese Civilization
GE-Human Culture: Foreign Culture/Human Diversity [GE-CrsClt] This course is an in-depth study of the civilization of China from its last dynasty through China today. The class will cover the transformation of Chinese society and civilization in the past two centuries in terms of its institutions, culture, and philosophy. Understanding China today and China's relationship with the world can only be measured in terms of changes in perception that have taken place in contemporary times. China's advanced economic development, its relationship with the United States, and its efforts for technological advancement came as a result of the experience of wars, revolutions, and political upheaval.
Credits
3
Offered
spring semester only.