Description
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.
Teaching method
Lecture
Admission requirements
None
Course objectives
Familiarize students with basic knowledge of the history of modern China, plus the development of academic writing skills.
Course load
5 EC * 28 hours = 140 hours
Required reading
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).
Test method
Written Exam (90%)
Short essay (10%)
(compensation possible)
Time table
Please see departmental website for time and location.
Information
Prof.dr. S.R. Landsberger, e-mail address: s.r.landsberger@hum.leidenuniv.nl, phone: 071 527 2530
Registration
Enroll in time for this course via U-twist.
Blackboard
Yes
For enrollment, visit the website Blackboard (<http://www.blackboard.leidenuniv.nl/>) Then click on: courses > Faculteit der Letteren > China, Talen en Culturen van > 2009-2010 > Registreer/enroll.
Remarks
None