HI 359 - China in the Communist Era (1949-Present)

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

This course explores the history of the People’s Republic of China (1949-present) in chronological order and through three overarching themes: the changing politics and structure of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP); the social, economic, cultural, ethnic, and religious ramifications of communist rule in China over sixty years; and China’s shifting relations with major global powers and the influences on China’s domestic policy changes. Region: Asia/Africa/Latin America.