HIST 390B 3GH - China: Tradition&Transformation (B)

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 1
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

This is the second of a two-semester course sequence studying Chinese history and contemporary issues. It examines the impact of China’s cultural tradition in current Chinese society and the force of change that has challenged Chinese tradition. The main theme of the course is Confucian culture and Chinese reform. Specifically, students will investigate how the Confucian tradition has shaped Chinese society and impacted all facets of Chinese life, and how these values have influenced the pattern of Chinese modernization as they are simultaneously challenged and reshaped by China’s recent transformations. The Summer portion of the course consists of a short period of on-campus preparation, an on-site nearly 3-week study in China, and the completion of individual projects after our return to campus. Cross-listed HIST 310B

Prerequisite(s): COR 1 and 2.