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CHIN 307. Chinese Culture and Civilization


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014809 Grading Basis GRD

This course offers a general history of China from the earliest records of Chinese civilization through 1911, end of the Chinese dynasties. The course is introductory, has no prerequisites, and assumes no prior knowledge of China or its language. The course approaches China from a wide range of viewpoints, focusing on political, economic, social, religious, philosophical and artistic developments. Instruction is in English.