Life and Legacy of Mao Zedong

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

The Life and Legacy of Mao Zedong: Mao Zedong - revolutionary visionary or tyrannical megalomaniac? Few historical figures have quite as divisive a legacy as the founder of the People's Republic of China, yet there is no denying his impact on Modern Chinese History. Who exactly was Mao Zedong, though? How is he remembered today, and how has his legacy inspired activists in the 20th and 21st centuries, both in China and on the global stage? This course will examine Mao the man, Mao the myth, and Maoism the ideology to answer these questions.