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Fall 2001--Monday, 6:30-9:10
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History 16 |
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Andrew Meyer |
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Monday, 6:30-9:10 PM |
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History of Ch
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A Scholar in His Study
Sung Dynasty
| Description: In this course we will study the development
of Chinese civilization, from its prehistoric origins 40,000 years
ago to the present day. We will examine the unique patterns of
cultural, social, political, and economic history that developed
in Nhina and discuss how they differed from those of Europe and
America. We will read great works of Chinese religion, philosophy,
and literature and discuss them in class. An optional field trip
to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will provide an opportunity for
students to view and learn about Chinese art. Topics to be
included will include: the earliest humanoids in China, the
invention of agriculture, the Chinese writinj system, ancestor
worship, the development of Confucianism, the creation of the
empire, the origins and evolution of Daoism, the influx of
Buddhism, commercial culture in late imperial China, the rise of
drama and the novel, the impact of European and American
imperialism, the rise of nationalism, the influence of communism. |
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Assigned Readings:
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Shirokauer, Conrad. A Brief
History of Chinese Civilization. |
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De Bary, Wm. T., ed. Sources of
Chinese Tradition (vs. 1 & 2) |
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Mair, Victor, ed. The Shorter
Columbia Anthology of Chinese Literature. |
Assignments:
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two midterms (each 20% of the final
grade) |
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final exam (30%) |
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one paper on an outside reading (20%) |
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class participation (10%) |
Questions about the course? Email
me. |