72403 - History of China (1)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has acquired a basic knowledge of History and Culture of China and of Chinese area of influence. He is able to expound them properly  in writing and in  oral form, with reference to related bibliography.

Course contents

The course will provide an excellent, basic knowledge of Chinese History, origins up to Opium Wars.

Recurring aspects, dynamics and problems, as well as cultural characteristics, will be stressed.

At the end of the course the students will be able to approach later Chinese History, and also today's China, in a culturally sound and updated way.

Readings/Bibliography

Mario Sabattini, Paolo Santangelo, Storia della Cina, Roma-Bari, Laterza, any edition.

Specific bibliography for single topics will be provided during the lectures.

Students not attending the lectures have to get in touch with the lecturer.

Teaching methods

Lectures; students' active involvement will be encouraged.

Assessment methods

The exam will be viva voce. The interview aims at appraising students'capacity of critical synthesis - as well as their knowledge of contents and method, with regard first of all to recommended literature, and in case also to further bibliographical hints provided during the lectures.

Students' ability in elaborating an organic, bright and methodologically sound critical synthesis, together with their use of a technical and University-level language, will be highly valued and rewarded with top marks.

A more mnemonic or scholastic knowledge of History of Eastern Asia's topics will bring to lower marks.

  Lack of critical synthesis and deficient knowledge, unsuited speech and missed consultation of the recommended literature will make necessary the repetition of the exam.

Students not  attending the lectures are invited to get in touch with Prof. Solieri.

Teaching tools

Maps, slides, movies.

Office hours

See the website of Flavia Solieri