Histories of Modern China: Research Seminar

Harvard FAS

In this research seminar students will have the opportunity to explore new works in modern (twentieth century) Chinese history and develop and present their own research, culminating in a 25-35 page research paper. During the first half of the semester, each week is organized around a broad thematic area (social, cultural, economic, environmental, gender, science and technology, etc.). We will read a recent monograph and an article or two that speak to that theme. During the second half of…