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CHN 333 Modern Chinese Culture

Spring, 2000

MWF: 1:00-1:50
Bexl 320

Dr. Shiao-ling Yu
Office: 235 Kidder
Tel: 737-3943
e-mail: syu@.orst.edu
Office hrs. MW: 3-4 & by appointments

Course Objective
This course provides a survey of the major social, political, economic, and cultural forces that have been at work from the early 20th century to the present as China is being transformed from a traditional society to a modern one. Emphasis will be given to the recent developments in the People's Republic of China. Topics include the following: social conditions, the Nationalist and Communist revolutions, new culture movement, the Japanese invasion, economic reforms, democracy movement, changing status of women and family structure, literature and the arts, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the future of China's reunification.

Course Format
Lecture and discussion supplemented by videos.

Required Text(s)

1. Chinese Civilization, 2nd ed. (1993), edited by Patricia B. Ebrey
2. CHN 333 Class Notes also required.
   
   Additional reading materials and review questions are included in this packet.
   
   

Class Policies 

1. Complete reading assignments by the date indicated.
2. Regular class attendance and class participation are expected.
3. Midterms and final exam must be taken at the scheduled time.
4. Cheating or plagiarism by students will be subject to disciplinary action.