China In The 20th Century

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This course surveys the history of China from late 19th Century to the present. The purpose of the course is twofold. On the one hand, it provides an outline of the major historical events of 20th-century China. On the other hand, it examines the social conditions, political changes and cultural transformations of China during this often tumultuous period. The main themes include nationalism, modernization and international relations. Attention is also given to Chinese diaspora, popular culture and controversial political issues, such as those concerning Taiwan and Tibet. No knowledge of Chinese is required. For majors and non-majors.