This course is an introductory survey to the history of China from the middle of the 19th century up to the present. The course deals not only with the events of that period, but will also discusses competing concepts of history and will focus on key features of modern Chinese history.
Rooster
First semester, block 2, four hours per week. See time table for time and location.
Onderwijsvorm
Lecture (hoorcollege).
A la Carte- en Contractonderwijs
More information for students who are interested in taking this course as an A la carte-student (no exam).
More information for students who are interested in taking this course as a Contractstudent (with exam).
Leerdoelen
Familiarize students with basic knowledge of the history of modern China,
plus the development of academic writing skills.
Literatuur
Keith R. Schoppa, The Columbia guide to modern Chinese history. New York: Columbia University Press (2000).
Highly recommended: Zarrow, Peter, _China in War and Revolution, 1895-1949. _London, New York: Routledge (2005).
Toetsing
Written Exam (90%)
Short essay (10%)
(compensation possible)
Informatie
Prof. dr. A. Schneider, e-mail: a.schneider@mearc.eu; phone: 071-527 2216.
Enrollment Enroll in time for this course via U-twist. Questions about enrollment via U-twist? Please contact studentadministration (c.j.gallacher@hum.leidenuniv.nl) or the secretariat (secrchin@hum.leidenuniv.nl).
Blackboard/webpagina
Yes.
Enrollment
For enrollment, visit the website Blackboard (http://www.blackboard.leidenuniv.nl/). Then click on: courses > Faculteit der Letteren > China, Talen en Culturen van > 2008-2009 > Registreer/enroll.