Chinese Culture and History (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

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.

Suoritustavat

Teaching profile: HYBRID 1.

Suoritustavat

It is required to attend and pass all online quiz-exams and written paper.

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 modernizing China.

Oppimateriaalit

Opetusmateriaali toimitetaan Moodlen kautta opiskelijoille kurssin aikana. Materiaali koostuu kirjaluvuista, artikkeleista ja video dokumenteista

Opetusmenetelmät

Opetus järjesjestetään lähiopetuksena.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Tenttien (ml uusintatentti) ajankohta päätetään yhdessä opiskelijoiden kanssa ensimmäisellä luentokerralla.