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General Education

The following is fulfilled by this course:

Other World Civilizations (GER)

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Additional Information
Status: Active
SUNY ID: 148536
Full Title: Introduction to Chinese Civilization
Level: Lower Division (UG)
CIP: 5401 History

HIS 163
Intro to Chinese Civilization

3 credits

Survey of Chinese history and introduction to Chinese culture. Origins of Chinese civilization. Development of Chinese culture and religion in early Chinese history. Unification of China under the Qin and Han dynasties. Imperial China: institutions, social life, and culture. Relations between imperial China and other societies. Crisis of late Qing China. Chinese revolution, 1911-1949. China under Mao. Recent developments.

Credits: 3
Hours: 3 Class Hours

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify some of the major social, cultural, economic, and political developments in ancient Chinese history.
2. Identify some of the major developments in China since 1976.
3. Identify the main chronological divisions in Chinese history.