HIST 253

Introduction to Chinese Civilization Before 1840

Units: 1.5, Hours: 3-0

An introduction to the political, intellectual and socio-economic history of Chinese civilization from its beginning until its full-scale contacts with Western culture around 1840. Topics include Chinese philosophies and religions, imperial institutions and traditions, elite and popular classes, as well as art, science and technology.

Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 253, 252, PACI 253.

Formerly: half of 252

Undergraduate course in History offered by the Department of History in the Faculty of Humanities.