HIEA 311

Chinese History to the Tenth Century

Cong Ellen Zhang

This class introduces Chinese history from the beginning through the end of the 10^th century. Political, social, cultural, and intellectual history will all be treated, though not equally for all periods. Major themes of the course include intellectual developments, empire-building efforts, religious and popular beliefs, and Chinese interaction with other cultures and peoples. Required reading includes Valerie Hansen, The Open Empire and William Theodore de Bary and Irene Bloom, Eds. Sources of Chinese Tradition (Vol. 1. 2^nd edition). Final grades will be based on two exams, a term paper, and class participation.