HIS 340 Late Imperial China

This course covers ancient Chinese history from the emergence of the Shang Civilization to the fall of the Sung Dynasty (10th century A.D.). It will include social, political, cultural, intellectual, and religious movements, such as Confucianism, Dowism, and Buddhism; and arts, crafts, and sciences like medicine, astronomy and printing. HIS 340L Advanced Research Lab required if course is offered as 3-credit plus lab. Fulfills writing-intensive requirement. Prerequisite: HIS 237, 239, or HIS/POS 300. Fall