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

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

HIST3133 and HIST3120

Students who have successfully completed HIST3133 or HIST3120 are not eligable to enrol.

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20 units in History at 1000 level or equivalent, e.g., Politics

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Lecture
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Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term