History 115 - China: 1600 to Present

The history and culture behind China's emergence as a modern power. Topics include: heritage of the Ming and Qing dynasties; Western maritime trade and naval power; Christian missionaries and Western educators; peasant rebellion and overthrow of imperial rule; Chinese nationalism, the Marxist-Maoist order; China as contender for superpower status. (Gen.Ed. HS, DG)

First year students only - (Freshmen or Sophomore status) This course is only open to first year undergraduate students admitted for Fall 2023 or Spring 2024