MLA Proseminar: Chinese History and Civilization

This master’s-level seminar focuses on the social, political, and cultural history of the Chinese region from the Stone Age to the present day.  All course materials are in English, and no knowledge of Chinese is presumed. Seminar will meet synchonously for 1 1/2 hrs and there will be additional asynchronous online interaction in the form of an open discussion forum on the class website where students will be encouraged to post questions and, as appropriate, respond to or elaborate on other students’ questions.