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HIST 270 Contemporary China Units: 3.00
Contemporary China aims to place the dynamics of recent social and economic change in historical perspective. Rather than proceeding both thematically and chronologically, it familiarizes students with the deep continuities with the phenomena such as urbanization, environmental challenges, cultural expectations, and gender norms.
NOTE Only offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
NOTE Only offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
Learning Hours: 120 (48 Online Activity, 72 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above.
Exclusion HIST 299/3.0.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify trajectories of change in the history of China since 1900.
- Summarize key points with an emphasis on distinctive aspects of Chinese experiences in the contemporary era.
- Understand China’s present systems and challenges in global comparative perspective.
- Interpret and anticipate trends of change in contemporary China.
- Integrate knowledge of China with a widening understanding of the world and the study of history.
- Analyze primary sources and marshal evidence from secondary sources to support written arguments.
- Apply critical thinking skills to a variety of writing assignments and in class discussion forums to reflect and evaluate information being presented in the course.