Chinese Culture and HistoryLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe the birth and evolution of endogenous Chinese schools of thought: Confucianism, Legalism, Daoism, School of Military
- explain the key concepts in Confucian, Legalist and Daoist thinking
- depict the role and impact of Buddhism in Chinese thinking and society
- outline dynastic cycles
- explicate the impact of imperialist Western powers had on the last Chinese Qing-dynasty.

Sisältö

This course is designed to introduce a critical and pluralist view on history and culture (idea history) of China. Students will gain an understanding of various forces of continuity and discontinuity of ideas and institutions, religious values and culture in China, role of trade and warfare in Chinese dynastic history, and eventual radicalization of late Imperial and early Republican Chinese society. The course provides a good understanding of forces that have shaped Chinese history and culture over two millennia and the eventual collapse and continuous struggle for modernize China.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill of the study material. The author addresses mostly correctly to the assignments and, but the work/tasks may contain some deficiencies.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the students illustrates deep knowledge of the study material / topic. The answers/analysis of the assignments are mostly or completely flawless and/or illustrates justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Oppimateriaalit

Study material of the course will be delivered to registered students. The material constists of book chapters and academic articles.