History of Modern China

Catalog description

ASIA 3338 : History of Modern China (3-0) This is an introduction to modern Chinese history from the late eighteenth century to the present. Topics include imperialism, modernization, the end of the Qing Dynasty, the republican and warlord periods, the war against Japan, the Chinese Civil War, the establishment of the PRC, the turbulent Mao years, and finally, the economic and social reforms under Deng Xiaoping. We will also explore Taiwan's economic growth and democratization, and consider China's "other" history in art, film, and literature.