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History: China 1912 to 1992 – Empire to Republic
Course details
Course code
Q00017563Course date
Number of classes
10 sessionsTimetable
Branch
Petts Wood and OrpingtonTutor
Laurie JohnstonFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Petts Wood Memorial Hall (Petts Wood)200 Petts Wood Road
Petts Wood
BR5 1LA
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
The ten sessions will cover three distinct phases of China’s twentieth century: 1. Republic to Revolution 1912-49: This period will trace the development of China from the First Republic through the turmoil of the 1920s to Civil and World War and finally, the People’s Republic of China (1. The end of the Qing Dynasty, Sun Yat-sen and the Kuomintang, 2. The Warlord Era (1916-1928), 3. Chinese Civil War (1927-37), 4. Japanese Invasion (1937-1945) & World War Two, 5. Civil War Part Two and the PRC (1945-1949)) 2. Chairman Mao Zedong 1949-76: This part of the course will examine Mao’s stewardship of Communist China including both domestic and international affairs (6. Korean War (1950-53) and other issues of alignment, 7. Great Leap Forward (1958-1962): 8. Cultural Revolution (1966-1976)) 3. Reform 1976-1992: This concluding section focuses on post Mao changes & the foundations of the huge economic, social and cultural changes of the 21st century (9. Death of Mao, the Gang of Four & the rise of Deng Xiaoping (1976): 10. Reforms including the One Child Policy, Tiananmen Square and Hong Kong (1978 –1992)) Throughout we study documentary sources, art, literature, philosophy and historical analysis as we read, talk, question and listen
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