Crash Course China
This course provides a rapid and thorough introduction to Chinese history, politics, and society, enabling participants to confidently analyze current events. It covers pivotal historical moments from imperial times to the era of Xi Jinping, delves into themes like nationalism, trade, migration, and technology, and equips learners with essential skills for source evaluation, interpreting official narratives, and critically engaging with Chinese materials and perspectives.

4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
Crash Course China gives you a fast, rigorous grounding in Chinese history, politics, and society so you can interpret today’s headlines with confidence. Explore key turning points from empire to Xi Jinping, unpack nationalism, trade, migration, and technology, and build practical skills for evaluating sources, decoding official narratives, and engaging critically yet respectfully with Chinese texts and actors.
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Develop skills
- Analyze Chinese history to decode today’s politics in a fast, practical way.
- Spot bias in Chinese sources, media, and think tank reports with confidence.
- Contextualize Chinese policy, propaganda, and nationalism for clear briefings.
- Use curated readings and search strategies to draft sharp China briefs quickly.
- Engage Chinese texts and actors with critical, culturally informed sensitivity.
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Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.What our students are saying
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