Description
This history course studies the transitional period between the fall of the Qing dynasty and the founding of the People’s Republic of China, with special attention to the themes of nationalism, revolution, and social and cultural transformation. It covers major events chronologically, from the founding of the Republic of China, the May Fourth movement, the Nationalist Revolution, the Resistance War against Japan, to the Communist Revolution, and critically engages with the current historiography on them.
Course objectives
an in-depth knowledge of the period’s history
a historical perspective on Chinese modernity
basic research skills in the discipline of history
Timetable
See timetable TCC
Mode of Instruction
combine lecture and discussion
Assessment method
Participation (attendance, presentation, and contribution to discussion)
One book review of a monograph
One historical essay
Blackboard
Blackboard will be used for course documents.