This course will examine both the individual dynastic periods and selected topics of Chinese history. There are no prerequisites. Other assigned materials include reserve readings in Founders Library and selected sites on the World Wide Web.
Students are responsible for all assigned materials.
On Wednesday, August 30, the class will meet at Founders Library to work on an assignment which will familiarize students with the various materials on Asian history available. The assignment will require students to use historical atlases to locate key sites in Ancient Asia and use the library's reference materials, books and academic journals on Asian history to answer specific questions about the countries. No W.W.W. materials may be used for the assignment . There will be five quizzes given in class this semester. The instructor will assign teams of 2-3 students a topic on the first day of class.