HIST-3320 The Rise of Modern China

Studies of modern Chinese history since 1800, with emphasis on the processes of modernization, the major phases of the Chinese revolution from the experience with Western imperialism through the Republican period and the emergence of the People's Republic of China. Class methods emphasize reading primary sources in translation and research and writing. Course taught in English. (Also listed as CHIN 3320.) Prerequisite: HIST 1320 or consent of instructor.