Intro To Chinese Culture Pre-Mod To 1840

Instructor:
Matthew Wells
330
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building
Room:
Rm.181
Semester:
Fall 2024
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Intro To Chinese Culture Pre-Mod To 1840
Class Type:
LEC
9:30 am
10:45 am
Days:
TR

This course introduces students to premodern Chinese history, society, and culture up to 1840. Some of the major questions to be addressed include: Is "China" the oldest continuous civilization? Was it culturally and ethnically homogenous? Was Chinese traditional culture and society "patriarchal"? To what extent was the state successful in penetrating into the daily lives of individuals? Course assignments will include primary and secondary literature (entirely in English) as well as visual and material culture sources. No prior knowledge of Chinese history, culture, or language required.

This course introduces students to premodern Chinese history, society, and culture up to 1840. Some of the major questions to be addressed include: Is "China" the oldest continuous civilization? Was it culturally and ethnically homogenous? Was Chinese traditional culture and society "patriarchal"? To what extent was the state successful in penetrating into the daily lives of individuals? Course assignments will include primary and secondary literature (entirely in English) as well as visual and material culture sources. No prior knowledge of Chinese history, culture, or language required.

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