HIST 498 China's Revolutions, 1911-1949 Units: 3.00
A course on China's nationalist and communist revolutions. Readings explore rival revolutionaries' goals and programs. Seminars examine the internal and international struggles affecting the outcome of the civil war of 1946-1949.
Learning Hours: 144 (36 Seminar, 108 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Registration in a HIST Major or Joint Honours Plan and a minimum grade of C+ in 6.0 units from HIST 300-330.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Summarize concisely the trajectories of revolutionary movements in China from 1911 to 1949.
- Contextualize events in China during the period in relation to trends occurring elsewhere in the world.
- Understand the significance of China's revolutionary legacy and explain the origins of Chinese nationalism.
- Participate regularly in seminar discussions to share ideas and develop interpretative thinking.
- Apply research skills to provide an original argument based on peer reviewed evidence and primary sources.
- Demonstrate knowledge and analytical ability in clear, concise, and effective writing.