HKIB0110EU Introduction to the History, Culture and Society of China A (E22)

Volume 2022/2023
Education

Offered by:

  • Curriculum for Bachelor in Asian Studies (China) 2019 curriculum
  • Curriculum for Bachelor's elective subject in Asian Studies (Japanese Studies, China studies, Korean studies and Modern India and South Asia studies) 2019-curriculum
  • Curriculum for the Bachelor elective in China Studies CBS students 2022 curriculum

 

 

Content

A review of the most important political, social and cultural developments in China in the 20th and 21st centuries based on China’s unique combinations of geographical, ethnic and linguistic factors. Classes wil be conducted as lectures (Thursdays) and student presentations and discussions of source material (Fridays). The course will focus on the following topics thematically and diachronically: Revolution, politics, society, agriculture, nation making, education, philosophy, religion, literature and other cultural manifestations. An additional focus is the changing views of China as well as China’s changing views of its own position in the world.

Learning Outcome

BA 2019-studieordning:
Introduktion til Kinas historie, kultur og samfund 1 (aktivitetskode HKIB00921E)

BA Tilvalg 2019-studieordning:
Introduktion til Kinas historie og kulturhistorie 1 (aktivitetskode HKIB10151E)

BA Elective CBS 2022-Curriculum:
Introduction to China’s History, Culture, and Society A (Activity code HKIB02041E)

 

  1. Mühlhahn, Klaus. 2019. Making China Modern: From the Great Qing to Xi Jinping. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.

  2. Ebrey, Patricia Buckley, ed. 1993. Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook. Second Edition, Revised and Expanded. New York: The Free Press

Lectures and student presentations, 2 + 1 hours weekly
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 28
  • Preparation
  • 116,25
  • Practical exercises
  • 14
  • Project work
  • 48
  • Total
  • 206,25
Oral
Individual
Collective
Continuous feedback during the course
Feedback by final exam (In addition to the grade)
Peer feedback (Students give each other feedback)
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Other
Criteria for exam assesment