This course analyzes the underpinnings of three of China's great 20th century revolutions: the 1911 Republican revolution, the 1919 literary revolution, and the 1949 Communist revolution. The course outlines key events while focusing on specific themes. These include campaigns to incorporate the masses into a new polity; accommodations between Chinese and "Western" knowledge; and the dramatic shift in women's roles.
Prerequisites: Students must have successfully completed 24 credits