Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019

HIST 3380 The Rise of Modern China

The history of China, 1600 to present. The course deals with the decline of the traditional Chinese system, imperialism, and the rise of a new China.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Ability to evaluate the impact of the major dynasties and personalities of Chinese history.
  2. Ability to analyze the evolution of China’s traditional social/political system and its effect on modern China.
  3. Ability to apply knowledge of Western imperialism to explain China’s current “psyche.”
  4. Ability to synthesize into a coherent thesis the rise of the Communist state and its role in modern China.