Ennakkotietoa

Sisältö

The course introduces students to Chinese history from the Stone Age to the present. The focus is on the political development and change of the Chinese state, classical Chinese political philosophy and statecraft, dynastic political system, the dynamics of the interaction between ?barbarians? and the Chinese civilization as well as Western influnce in China. Also the modern and contemporary histories of China are introduced and the historical roots of the modern Chinese society discussed during the course.

Osaamistavoitteet

Students will learn the general course of Chinese history from the beginning of the Chinese civilization to the present, its major phases, events, personages and developments. As transferable skills students will learn how to assimilate and understand large amounts of new information through following lectures and reading research literature, as well as academic English listening and writing skills.

Opintosuoritukset

Online course with lectures and literature; exam (arranged once a month).

Opetus

Organised online in the Moodle learning environment.