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Semester 2

Modern East Asian History B (ASST08043)

Subject

Asian Studies

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

1

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Course Summary

This course is a survey of modern Chinese history focussing on the key people, ideas and events which helped shape the country's politics, society and culture into what it is today.

Course Description

China is undoubtedly an increasingly significant actor in international politics and the global economy. As such, this course explores China's engagement with modernity, by providing a political, social and cultural history of China from 1600 to the present day and placing it in the general context of East Asia. The course is divided into three main sections: 1. The decline of the Imperial system and the emergence of Republican China, 2. The Mao era, and 3. The Reform era. Throughout these three sections, the course will introduce some of the most important characteristics of Chinese politics, society and intellectual life, including literature and other art forms. With this in mind, this course will appeal to intending Chinese honours students as well as outside students. Besides introducing the most relevant academic literature on China, this course utilises some (translated) primary sources in the form of literature, film, and political writings. These serve as the basis for critical analysis and discussion and furthering understanding of not just of China's past but also of contemporary China in its historical context.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

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