China is undergoing dramatic change and has emerged as a major world economy. This course looks at China’s turbulent 20th century history: Overthrow of the Qing Empire, Republicanism, Japanese invasion, Civil War, the Mao years, to “Socialism with Chinese characteristics”.
Additional information about this course
14/02/2022 half term PLEASE NOTE: This is an ‘in venue course’ but the tutor will not be physically present, they will be joining by Zoom and will be projected in the class. Students may only join the course in person at the venue (there are no online places).
Course aim
The course looks at China’s turbulent 20th century history following the overthrow of the Qing Empire, the upheaval of the Mao years, and how China has regained its position as a major world power.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Indicate reasons for the collapse of Imperial China.
- Indicate significant political, social and economic changes in China in the 20th century.
- Select and analyse the significant environmental challenges in today’s China
- Assess China’s place in the world today.
What else do I need to know?
The course is for anyone who is interested in China. Some background knowledge of earlier Chinese history would be an advantage but is not essential. Whilst the course will involve some detailed study, no special study skills are required.
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