It has been a few years since we've had a professor to offer a Modern China course and we're really excited to see it on next Spring's roster.

 

This course counts toward:

 

Asia and Global zones of expertise

 

Peace Human Rights and Security

Ethnicity, Nationalism, Migration

Global Development

International Political Economy

 

HIST 4421/5421
MODERN CHINA
Professor Xiaofei Gao
MW 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Spring 2021

 

This course will explore the history of China from the
mid-nineteenth century to the present. It explores
topics such as:

 

The course and consequences of imperialism
The Communist revolution
Economic reform
Marriage and family
Gender relations
Urbanization
China’s relations with the world

Class meetings are held on Zoom, comprising lectures, discussions,
and presentations. Together, we will examine a wide range of
textual and visual materials, including official documents, memoirs,
news reports, and documentary films.