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HIS2519J – 20th Century China: History and Memory

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Credits: 3

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Description:

Students are introduced to the major events of China’s 20th century history from the perspective of Memory Studies. Several topics are covered by this course, and a major thread running through these topics is the impact of the wars (especially the second Sino-Japanese War). After completing this course students can understand China’s 20th Century history in a fresher way and be able to apply the analytical tools of Memory Studies to understand a given historical event or phenomenon.

Course Topics:

1. Introduction to Memory Studies
2.“War of Resistance against Japan”: Remembrances, Legacies and beyond
3.“No Dogs and Chinese Allowed”, Foreign Presence in China
4.“Selling Piglets and Chinatowns”, Overseas Chinese
5.“Ancestral Halls”, Earthbound China
6.“The Floating World”: Urban China
7.“Long Gowns, Suits and Mao Suits”: Struggles of Chinese Intellectuals