The purpose of this course is to summarize new directions in Chinese history and social science produced by the creation and analysis of big historical datasets based on newly opened Chinese archival holdings, and to organize this knowledge in a framework that encourages learning about China in comparative perspective.
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Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1
The Hong Kong University of Science and TechnologyAbout this Course
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Orientation and Module 1: Social Structure and Education in Late Imperial China
Before you start with the content for Module 1, please watch the Course Overview, review the Assignments and Grading page, and introduce yourself to other learners who will be studying this course with you.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 56 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
5 videos
1.1: Introduction15m
1.2: Who Gets What and Why?3m
1.3: Social Mobility and the Examination System in Late Imperial China20m
1.4: Cultural Reproduction and Education in Late Imperial and Contemporary China14m
2 readings
Assignments and Grading10m
Module 1 Suggested Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Quiz 110m
1 hour to complete
Module 2: Education and Social Mobility in Contemporary China
1 hour to complete
3 videos (Total 46 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
3 videos
2.2: Student Diversity at Peking University 1950-1999 and Suzhou University 1950-200319m
2.3: China’s Silent Revolution’s Ladder of Success14m
1 reading
Module 2 Suggested Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Quiz 210m
1 hour to complete
Module 3: Social Mobility and Wealth Distribution in Late Imperial and Contemporary China
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 46 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
3.2: Population Categories and Wealth Entitlements in China13m
3.3: Land Distribution in Shuangcheng, 1870-19066m
3.4: Property Distribution in Contemporary China11m
3.5: Comparative Wealth Distribution: Past/Present and East/West6m
1 reading
Module 3 Suggested Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Quiz 310m
1 hour to complete
Module 4: Wealth Distribution and Regime Change in Twentieth Century China
1 hour to complete
5 videos (Total 51 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz
5 videos
4.2: Wealth Distribution in Pre-Revolutionary China15m
4.3: Political Processes and Institutions of Regime Change in Shuangcheng, 1946-194812m
4.4: Revolutionary Victims in Shuangcheng and Elsewhere9m
4.5: Course Conclusion4m
1 reading
Module 4 Suggested Reading10m
1 practice exercise
Quiz 410m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM UNDERSTANDING CHINA, 1700-2000: A DATA ANALYTIC APPROACH, PART 1
by AAMay 24, 2017
I loved the course. It gave me a totally different view of pre-revolution China. Even though I am not into quantitative data, I still learned from the conclusions and interpretations of the data.
by MMOct 18, 2017
Informative, relevant, and unique. The focus on recent discoveries unearthed through original research is refreshing.
by FFJul 23, 2017
I liked the data-driven, very analytic approach to understand Chines history better. Thank you for a great course.
by QQApr 11, 2020
A very in-depth introduction to Chinese society. This learning experience is very valuable. Thanks a lot.
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