CEUS U520 0682 Atwood
Chinese Inner Asia to 1949
This course will cover Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Eastern Tibet from the early 17th century to
1949. Focusing on social and political changes, topics treated will include 1) how China's
Manchu dynasty conquered and controlled these regions 2) how Manchu ruled changed the local
social and political structure 3) how the changes in China from 1900 on revolutionized the nature
of Chinese rule and 4) how the Chinese Communist party established its rule over these regions
and the initial effects of that rule.
Requirements for undergraduate: Mid-term, final and interpretive essay.
Requirements for graduates: Research paper.
Days and Time: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:25-2:15.