Undergraduate Course: Tradition and Transformation in the Chinese Economy, 1842-1949 (ECSH10075)
Course Outline
School |
School of History, Classics and Archaeology |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Economic and Social History |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
In this module, which will be taught as a combination of lectures and seminars, we will explore the trajectory of Chinese economic history from the end of the First Opium War in 1842 until the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, complementing approaches of economic and political history with those of social, cultural, and intellectual history. From the early days of the opium trade to the collapse of the Republic of China amid hyperinflation, via millenarian rebellions and the urban splendour of 1930s Shanghai, this is a class on China's economic history for anyone interested in understanding the historical experience of one of the most important actors in today's world economy. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
A pass or passes in 40 credits of first level historical courses or equivalent and a pass or passes in 40 credits of second level historical courses or equivalent.
Before enrolling students on this course, Directors are asked to contact the History Honours Admission Secretary to ensure that a place is available (Tel: 503783).
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Visiting students should usually have at least 3 History courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this) for entry to this course. We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Prospectus website |
http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/visiting-exchange/courses |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 0 |
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Weeks |
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No Classes have been defined for this Course |
First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate, by means of essay and examination, their understanding of:
- Concepts and institutions underpinning China's economy and society between 1842 and 1949.
- China's experience of economic globalization in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Selected historical and theoretical concepts in a Chinese setting (e.g. nationalism, imperialism and globalization).
- Historiographical debates about modern Chinese economic history.
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Assessment Information
Two assessed assignments (one per semester), the average of which will counts as 25% of the final mark for the course.
One three hour exam which will count as 75% of the final mark for the course.
Visiting Student Variant Assessment
One assessed assignment which will counts as 25% of the final mark for the course.
One three hour take home exam which will count as 75% of the final mark for the course. |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Felix Boecking
Tel:
Email: felix.boecking@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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