72403 - History of China (1)

Academic Year 2017/2018

  • Docente: Flavia Solieri
  • Credits: 6
  • SSD: L-OR/21
  • Language: Italian
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Anthropology, Religions, Oriental Civilizations (cod. 8493)

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

Oral exam.

Teaching tools

Maps, slides, movies.

Office hours

See the website of Flavia Solieri