- 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