INTRODUCTION TO EAST ASIAN HISTORY: CHINA

ASIAN/HISTORY 103

Course Description

Survey of major developments in Chinese history from 1500 B.C. to the founding of the Communist state in 1949. Emphasis on patterns and themes; equal time devoted to the classical and traditional period and the modern era.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3 to 4

Offered

Fall, Spring

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Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Zhaoshen Wang

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