Undergraduate Course: Tradition and Transformation in the Chinese Economy, Since 1842 (ECSH10074)
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 | 40 |
| Home subject area | Economic and Social History |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | In this module, which will be taught as a combination of lectures and seminars, we will explore the development of the Chinese economy from the end of the First Opium War in 1842, through the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and the establishment of the People's Republic of China, and right up to the present day. The course will fuse the approaches of economic and political historians with those of their social, cultural, and intellectual brethren.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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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). |
| 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. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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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 since 1842.
- China's experience of divergence in the 19th and economic globalization in the 20th century.
- Selected historical and theoretical concepts in a Chinese setting (e.g. nationalism, imperialism and globalization).
- Historiographical debates about 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. |
Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Kerstin Lehr
Tel: (0131 6)50 3771
Email: v1klehr@exseed.ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Caroline Cullen
Tel: (0131 6)50 3781
Email: caroline.cullen@ed.ac.uk |
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