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Chinese Civilisation, 1600 BC to 1600 AD - HIST2351
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of History and Philosophy
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 36 units of credit
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Surveys Chinese civilisation from ancient times through to the Ming Dynasty. Topics include technology, ritual, and war-making in Shang (1600-1050 BC) and Zhou (1050-256 BC) periods; Chinese political thought; the establishment of a unified government under Confucian principles; influence of Buddhism on Chinese society; technological innovations in the Song period (960-1276); relations with northern barbarians and the Mongol conquest of China: commerce and culture under the Ming, and building the Great Wall.


Learning Outcomes

Students will emerge from this course with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the development of Chinese civilisation and by extension of contemporary China. They will develop and enhance their research, writing and analytical skills through the completion of a major research paper. They will enhance and improve their communication and social skills through tutorial discussions.

Assessmemnt

  • Tutorial exercises - 20%
  • Mid-term exam - 20%
  • Final exam - 20%
  • Major essay (3000 words) - 20%
  • Tutorial participation - 20%

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