HTY 371 - History of Modern China

3 CR

This course examines the historic transformations that led to the development of modern China. It covers the forces that led to the fall of the Qing dynasty, the rivalry between the Nationalist Guomindang and Communist parties, the emergence of the People’s Republic of China under Mao Zedong, and the consequences of the Chinese revolution. Finally, it considers the changes that have transformed China from the end of the 20th century until today.

Prerequisite(s): ENG 101 and HTY 105 OR HTY 106.