The course analyses the history of Republican China, focusing on the main political, economic and international aspects that have contributed to her gradual rise to great-power status in the global system.
(a) Module 1 (prof. Guderzo): suggestions on the main available handbooks will be offered during the first lectures; (b) Module 2 (prof. Fardella): specific suggestions on useful books for in-depth study will be proposed during the first lectures; (c) Monographic section and seminars (only for students who can attend lectures): essays and documents quoted during lectures. Students who cannot attend lectures must study (d) an additional volume in agreement with the contract professor.
Learning Objectives
(a) ‘Knowledge’: In-depth knowledge of the history of Republican China, with specific focus on foreign policy; (b) ‘Skills’: Critical analysis of sources and bibliography; (c) ‘Abilities’: By completing the course students will be able to interpret historical developments in a personal and critical way, based on due knowledge of documents and scientific literature.
Prerequisites
Students must already master key concepts of the history of international relations and the history of the Far East in the twentieth century.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and seminars.
Further information
Weekly timetable of lectures and final test dates are available in another section of the website.
Type of Assessment
Final written exam.
Course program
Composed of the two upper-level modules of the Renzo Rastrelli Chair (no. 1: prof. Guderzo; no. 2: prof. Fardella), the course also includes lectures and seminars offered by some collaborators of the Chair in the History of International Relations. It offers a critical second-level (magistrale) interpretation of the history of Republican China. Drawing chronological and thematic patterns, lectures mainly focus on foreign policy, giving specific attention to the gradual rise of the country to great-power status. Students who attend lectures will receive reading recommendations and may prepare and present collective essays on specific issues in agreement with the teachers and their collaborators.