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 Modern China, 1600-present - HIST2352
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Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Excluded: HIST2043, HIST2044
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Covers the history of China from the foundation of the Manchu Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) through the Republican Era (1912-1949) and the era of Communist Party rule (1949-present). Topics include consolidation and empire-building under Manchu rule; internal rebellions and the growing menace of nineteenth century Western imperialism; the formation of a modern Republic and a Nationalist system of government (1912-49); the brutal and devastating war with Japan (1931-1945); and the foundation of a socialist government backed by the tide of rural revolution. Examines China's transformations under the leadership of Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Jiang Zemin.


Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will come out with a greater unerstanding of China's modern history. In addition they will gain vaulable research, analysis and writing skills through the completion of a major essay, and will hone their oral and criticial thinking skills through tutorial discussions.

Assessment

  • Mid-term exam - 20%
  • Final exam - 20%
  • Major essay (2000 words) - 20%
  • Four tutorial exercises - 20% (5% each)
  • Tutorial participation - 20%

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