Crash Course China
Crash Course on China equips humanities professionals with a keen historical perspective on modern China, including policy, propaganda, nationalism, and international trade. You will learn to critically analyse sources, steer clear of stereotypes, and interact confidently with Chinese counterparts, enabling you to interpret today's headlines with clarity and insight.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This course offers a quick and thorough introduction to Chinese history, politics, and society, helping you confidently understand current events. It covers major historical shifts from imperial times to Xi Jinping's era, examines nationalism, trade, migration, and technology, and teaches skills for assessing sources, interpreting official statements, and critically engaging with Chinese materials and people.
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Develop skills
- Analyse Chinese history to understand current politics quickly and effectively.
- Identify biases in Chinese sources, media, and reports confidently.
- Provide clear briefings by contextualising Chinese policies, propaganda, and nationalism.
- Draft precise China briefs using selected readings and effective search methods.
- Engage with Chinese texts and people critically yet with cultural sensitivity.
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