Histories of Modern China: Research Seminar

HIST 2639 Subject & Catalog Number

Description

In this research seminar students will have the opportunity to explore new works in modern (twentieth century) Chinese history and develop and present their own research, culminating in a 25-35 page research paper. During the first half of the semester, each week is organized around a broad thematic area (social, cultural, economic, environmental, gender, science and technology, etc.). We will read a recent monograph and an article or two that speak to that theme. During the second half of the semester stduents will transition into working on their research papers, workshoping drafts and giving each other feedback. 

Designed for students working on their doctoral or masters theses, the course is open to anyone interested in writing a research paper using primary sources in Chinese (additional languages welcome too, of course!).