Contemporary Chinese History & Culture

According to the documentary record of ancient writings, China has 5,000 years of civilization. What makes the Chinese civilization unique in world history is its continuity. Another unique feature is the diversity: China contains a wide range of ethnic, linguistic and regional differences within its borders. The course focuses on selected historical themes highlighting Chinese history. Prof. Liu will even summarize some topics with no consensus among Chinese historians. And, a field trip to some Beijing historical relics will be arranged before the final exam.The language of instruction is English.