Middlebury

FYSE1361A-F12

Intro to Contemporary China

Introduction to Contemporary Chinese Culture, Politics, and Society
Is China poised to rule the world? Are we already living in the shadow of China’s economic dominance? Is China’s soft power transforming global culture? Is China a fragile superpower? In this seminar we will prepare to answer these questions, all of which have been raised in recently published books, by studying some of the important people, events, ideas, stories, and films in 20th- and 21st-century China. Our inquiry will be guided by the assumption that we cannot understand what China’s rise means until we acquire a basic understanding of Chinese culture, politics, and society. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92963
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1361
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1361

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Fall 2012

FYSE1361A-F12 Seminar (Moran)