Chinese History

An insiders’ perspective on the economic, social and political impact of China’s rise on the world stage. China, one of the world’s oldest countries, is currently undergoing massive political, social and economic changes. The rapid emergence of China as a key player in the global political and economic landscape [...]

Guides you through the Chinese masterpiece _Zizhi Tongjian, _an unprecedented work of governance and philosophical thinking spanning from the Warring States Period to the Tang Dynasty. Through the teacher's guided reading, students can go deep into the interior of this classic text, gain an overview of thousands of years [...]

From da Vinci to Zhang Xu, Wu Daozi and Warhol, explore immortal works of Western and Chinese art and gain an appreciation of culture, history and civilization. Throughout human history, art has served as a window into current events, traditions, societies and culture. And, Chinese and Western civilizations have [...]

Explore Chinese history and culture from the perspective of the individual through philosophical texts, literary works, and art. In China’s history, there has been a longstanding belief that being cultured and being moral are necessary for a person to participate in public life. We often think of China in [...]

Learn about China’s origins, its integral early thinkers, and competing states and schools of thought. This course, the first in a comprehensive series on China, introduces you to the history, geography, and culture of the country.

Use the case study method to study China from the rise of Deng Xiaoping to the present. Using case studies from the Harvard Business School, this course will cover the contemporary Chinese scene by focusing on five main themes in China’s development: agriculture, entrepreneurship, education, environment, and [...]

Discover how writing systems and music played a major role in Chinese history through the study of artifacts and relics. 本课程以精品文物作引子，将学术界探索中华文明的过程作为线索，介绍古代中国在造船、玉器等诸多领域的杰出成就

Discover how Astronomy and Medicine impacted the history of China as we use artifacts and relics as a guide to Chinese civilization. 本课程以精品文物作引子，将学术界探索中华文明的过程作为线索，介绍古代中国在造船、玉器等诸多领域的杰出成就

Discover manufacturing and agriculture’s role in the history of China as we explore Chinese culture through artifacts and relics. 本课程以精品文物作引子，将学术界探索中华文明的过程作为线索，介绍古代中国在造船、玉器等诸多领域的杰出成就

Develop a clearer understanding of modern China by exploring the role of art, literature and the 'noble hero' in Chinese culture. Look beyond the clichés and stereotypes of art and literature in Chinese culture. Chinese culture has not been explored in as much depth as Chinese history and politics. [...]