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History

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (BA DEGREE PROGRAMME)

HIST 110 Introduction to Chinese History
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course seeks to pique students' interest in Chinese history by alerting them to the
uniqueness of their own heritage. It introduces selected features and themes of Chinese
political, social, intellectual and economical traditions. Alongside largely chronological
discussions, the examination of each of the selected issues focuses on the "source and
development" of its main features, followed by a review of the challenges it faces nowadays.

HIST 120 Introduction to World History to 1500 A.D.
1 Term; 3 Credits
This first year required course seeks to help students understand concisely the devel-
opment of major cultural centres and regions of the world as background preparation to
understanding the shaping of the modern world dominated by peoples from Europe. Alongside
largely chronological discussions, the organization of the course is centred on one macro-theme,
i.e. the rise and fall of civilizations/empires, complemented by an examination of selected
issues on the varied attitudes and patterns of interactions among the major cultural regions.

HIST 130 Introduction to Historical Theories and Methods
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces to students the nature, basic concepts, theories of History as an
academic discipline, as well as its special challenges and expectations. It places a special
emphasis on training students in basic research skills and methods for historical investigations
and presentation of findings.

HIST 180 Introduction to the Study of the PRC
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course introduces major aspects of development in China since 1949. After a brief
chronological introduction to the establishment of the present government, the course will offer
four required core topics on historical, political, economic and social issues of contemporary
China. In addition, elective topics on our country's culture, national defence and foreign
relations will also be offered.

HIST 210 History of Qin-Han-Wei-Jin Dynasties
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course examines the development of Qin, Han and Wei, Jin dynasties through lec-
tures and tutorials. Coverage includes important themes in politics, military, institutions,
personalities, ideologies, culture and international relations, etc in this period of Chinese
history. It also aims at preparing students to do future research in this area.

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