CHIN 4570 - Readings in Chinese History

This course provides basic knowledge of Chinese history through readings in original Chinese about major historical events and figures from high antiquity (1600 BCE) to the mid-twentieth century. The readings for each class, in the form of approachable narratives cast in modern Chinese, will center around one significant event or prominent figure that helped to shape the trajectory of Chinese history. Knowledge of Chinese (CHIN 3020 or higher level proficiency required) is necessary as assigned readings will be in Chinese, although in-class sessions will be conducted in English.