HIST 592 - History of Ancient China

3 credits

This course will begin with the late Neolithic (5000 BC) and end with the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The class will focus on the development of imperial politics, China’ s great philosophers, and social and economic changes, in addition to other significant cultural achievements and contributions to the world outside of the “Middle Kingdom.” Although this course is designed to provide students with a general background in traditional Chinese culture, it is also meant to break down the stereotype of China as a rigid and inflexible civilization that would be more or less self-contained. There was a dynamic interplay between domestic and foreign influences that made China one of the greatest—if not the greatest—civilization in the history of human existence.

Note
No previous knowledge of ancient China is required. NOTE: Courses in the 500 series are open to undergraduate students as *400 series. Graduate students are required to do additional work of a research nature. A course completed at the 400 level may not be taken at the 500 level with the same instructor.

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