Modern Chinese History
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Overview
Subject area
SSH
Catalog Number
113
Course Title
Modern Chinese History
Department(s)
Description
This course examines Chinese history from the beginning of the Qing Dynasty (1644) to the present. Students will become familiar with modern Chinese history, learning in the process the context of current news and views on China. We will consider the effects of Western and Japanese imperialism, including key events that led to China becoming the world's largest communist nation. Thereemergence of China on the global economic stage after over a century of economic and humanitarian disasters will be examined.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-World Cultures & Global Issues
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate LaGuardia CC
Liberal Arts
Yes
Requirement Designation
FWG - Flexible Core - World Cultures & Global Issues
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
011850