Singapore University of Social Sciences

Ancient Chinese History (中国古代史概论)

Ancient Chinese History (中国古代史概论) (CHS102)

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: Chinese

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences


Synopsis

CHS102 systematically expounds on the basic content and development of ancient Chinese history. Students will have a deeper understanding of ancient Chinese history, including the ancient Xia, Shang and Zhou, Qin and Han, Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties, Song, Liao, Xia, Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The content will involve politics, economy, military, education, culture, literature, art, etc. in various historical periods of China, focusing on the developmental context and basic characteristics of each historical period.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every July

Topics

  • Ancient Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties 上古夏商周
  • The Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period 春秋战国
  • Qin and Western Han Dynasty 秦、西汉
  • Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms 东汉三国
  • Jin Dynasty and Sixteen Kingdoms 两晋十六国
  • Northern and Southern Dynasties 南北朝
  • Early Sui and Tang Dynasties 隋唐前期
  • Late Tang Dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms 唐后期五代十国
  • Song and Liao 宋辽
  • Xia, Jin and Yuan 夏金元
  • Ming Dynasty 明
  • Qing Dynasty 清

Learning Outcome

  • Identify the development of Chinese history from the Xia Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty
  • Discuss the political systems and economic conditions of various dynasties in China
  • Describe major historical events, reforms and reforms, revolutions and wars that occurred in various dynasties in China
  • Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the rise and fall, division and unification of Chinese dynasties
  • Explain the characteristics of ancient Chinese political, institutional, economic and social development in each historical stage
  • Apply the acquired knowledge to analyse and understand historical issues and phenomena
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