HIST2133
China from the Opium Wars
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2012
Covers the history of China from the decline of the Qing Empire in the nineteenth century. It aims to familiarise students with the turbulent development of the modern Chinese nation, and to encourage them to explore patterns of government, socio-cultural issues, revolutionary processes and popular movements in Imperial, pre-Revolutionary and post-1949 China.
| Objectives | Upon completion of this course students should be able to: 1. display understanding of the major aspects of the history of modern China; 2. display the ability to reflectively consider the developments of China's history and relate this historical knowledge to issues affecting modern China; 3. show both awareness of the contested nature of historical representation and the ability to engage in historical debates; 4. display the ability to read critically, broadly and independently 5. express clear, informed arguments, either orally or in writing, on various aspects of Chinese history in a discussion group. 6. demonstrate advanced research and writing skills |
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| Content | Topics are likely to include: * The Qing Empire and its decline * Attempts at reform, such as the Self-Strengthening movement * The 1911 Revolution, * The failure of the Republic, * The warlord period, * The Nanking government * The Sino-Japanese War of 1937-1945 * The 1949 birth of the People's Republic of China * The Republic's agrarian and social reforms, * The Great Leap Forward * The Cultural Revolution, * The reforms that followed the death of Mao Zedong * The Tiananmen Square incident of 1989 and its aftermath |
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| Replacing Course(s) | HIST3133 and HIST3120 | ||||||
| Transition | Students who have successfully completed HIST3133 or HIST3120 are not eligable to enrol. | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | 20 units in History at 1000 level or equivalent, e.g., Politics | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |