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Oct 31, 2025
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Academic Bulletin 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HIST 165 - Pre-Modern China: Religion, Philosophy, and Society
Credits: 4
An examination of pre-modern Chinese political and social history from 500 BCE to 1800 CE. This course focuses on the origin and transformation of the Chinese nation-state prior to its full-scale encounter with the West. Topics discussed may include: the origin of Chinese civilization, the formation of the nation-state, contending schools of philosophy and thought, the cycle of dynasties, the rise of pre-modern capitalism, women’s experiences, Han and minority relations, religions, and secret societies.
Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.
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