Chinese American History: From the California Gold Rush to the Cold War

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This advanced, research seminar course provides an overview of Chinese American history and its relevance for contemporary issues in the China and the United States. There are over 50 million people of Chinese heritage outside of mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and those in the United States have helped shape the course of Chinese history over the last hundred and fifty years. For the China side, this course covers major factors driving Chinese migration during the Qing, Republic of China, and People’s Republic of China periods, and the different impact Chinese migrants had on the economy, culture, and political structures of China. For the U.S. side, this course covers the first wave of Chinese immigration in the 19th century, the rise of anti-Chinese movements, Chinese Exclusion, and the experiences of Chinese Americans during WWII. Prerequisite: None. Fulfillment: Humanities Advanced course (18-19:Topics).