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Robert F. Dernberger, Kenneth J. DeWoskin, Steven M. Goldstein, Rhoads Murphey, and Martin K. Whyte.  The Chinese: Adapting the Past , Facing the Future. 2nd edition, Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan, 1991.

Thomas M. Buoye. A Study Guide for The Chinese: Adapting the Past , Facing the Future. 2nd edition, Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan, 1991.

Atlas: Espenshade, Edward B. (Editor) and Morrison, Joel L. Goode's World Atlas. 20th Ed. Rand McNally.  2000

References:

 1. Zhao, Songquia. Physical Geography of China. John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1986.

 2. Pannell, C. W. and Ma, Laurence J. C. China: The Geography of Development and Modernization. Halsted Press, 1983.   ($20.20)
 

Course Description:

This course provides an understanding of the people, history, culture, and government of a civilization more than 5,000 years old, shows the influence ancient Chinese medicine, art and religion have had on the contemporary world, and illustrates the way in which China attempts to balance economical and political development with ancient customs, rituals, and beliefs. Also shown is the role which China plays in the global economy -- now and in the future.

Organizations of the course:

The course will be taught as a directed study course. It is based on the PBS documentary, "The Heart of the Dragon", containing much location footage from China, and has been up-dated to include the events of Tiananmen Square and an assessment of the clash between reformers and hard-line communists. There are twenty-six half hour videos.

Discussion meetings are optional, but all are strongly encouraged to participate. The first meeting is important and required of all students. The sessions are discussion and question and answer sessions.

January 28 (Tue)  7:00-8:00 p.m.   Johnson Hall, Rm. 105
February  25 (Tue)   7:00-8:00 p.m. Johnson Hall, Rm. 105
March 25 (Tue) 7:00-8:00 p.m.   Johnson Hall, Rm. 105
April 29 (Tue) 7:00-8:00 p.m.   Johnson Hall, Rm. 105

Grade evaluation procedure:

Course grade will be based on the three take home assignments and the  final take home exam. Each assignment will be worth 100 points. The final take home exam will be worth 100 points. Letter grade will be determined as follows:

A  90 points average and above
B  80 to 90
C  70 to 80
D  60 to 70
F  Below 60

Plus and minus grading system will be used in curving (up) the grade. Any delay or late in turn in the assignment will result in lowering the points and letter grade. The following schedule and scale will be used:

1 day late deduct 5 points
2 days late deduct 10 points
3 days late  deduct 15 points
4 days late deduct 20 pints
5 days late deduct 25 points

Written Assignments

Course syllabus, schedule of video broadcasting, and written assignments for the course can be accessed from the Distance Education website (http://www.extended.memphis.edu/distanceEd.html). You can also access the course information from my home page by using the Internet Explore, the address is (http://cas.memphis.edu/~hkung). Written assignments also can be picked up by student one week before the due date from my office. Each assignment will contain questions related to the reading assignments and/or the TV broadcasts. Each assignment has 4 to 6 questions, and answer to each question should be 1-2 pages in length.  All assignments must be well organized, well written, typed and double-spaced on 8.5x11" white bond paper. Assignments should be hand delivered or mail to Dr. Kung, Rm. 125, Johnson Hall before the due date.

Reading Assignments:

Week 1 Introduction (History,  ..........)
1/21  pp. 1-92

  +++ Video "Overview of Chinese History"
         "The Legacy of Mao Zedong".

Week 2 Geographic and Ethnic Diversity
1/28  pp. 93-150

  +++ Video "Man and Nature in China"
          "Food and Feasting in China"

1/28 First Meeting – 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Johnson Hall, Rm. 105.

Week 3 Ideology and Organization
2/4  pp. 151-242

  +++ Video "Introduction to Traditional Chinese Beliefs"
          "Communist Ideology after Mao"

Week 4
2/11  First Assignment Due
 

Week 4 The Individual and the State
2/11  pp. 243-294

  +++ Video "Social Control in Chinese Society"
          "China's Legal System"

Week 5 The Chinese Family
2/18  pp. 295-362

  +++ Video "Marriage and the Chinese Family"
          "The Status of Women in China"

Week 6 Creating a Broader Community
2/25  pp. 363-404

  +++ Video "Social Organization in China"
          "Welfare and Health Care in China"

2/25   Second Meeting – 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Johnson Hall, Rm. 105.

Week 7
3/4  Second Assignment Due
 

Week 7 Cleavages and Social Conflicts
3/4  pp. 405-450

  +++ Video "Sources of Social Conflict in Chinese Society"
          "Conflict Resolution in Contemporary Chinese Society"
Week 8
3/11  Spring Break
 
 

Week 9 Agriculture
3/18  pp. 451-510
 

  +++ Video "Peasant Life in China"
          "Economic Reform in Rural China"

Week 10  Industry
3/25  pp. 511-554

  +++ Video "Industrial Life in China"
          "Industrial Reform in Contemporary China"

3/25   Third Meeting – 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Johnson Hall, Rm. 105.

Week 11
4/1  Third Assignment Due

Week 11  Trade
4/1  pp. 555-596

  +++ Video "Foreign Trade and Economic Development"
          "The Open Door Policy"

Week 12  Literature and the Arts
4/8  pp. 597-666

  +++ Video "Introduction to Chinese Arts and Literature"
          "Intellectuals and the State"

Week 13  Science and Technology
4/15  pp. 667-700

  +++ Video "Traditional Chinese Science"
          "Technological Advances in Contemporary China"

Week 14  China's Prospects
4/22  pp. 701-754

  +++ Video "Facing the Future: China Approaches the 21st Century"
           "Reform in Crisis: The Aftermath of Tiananmen"

Week 15  Take Home Final
4/29

4/29    Fourth Meeting – 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Johnson Hall, Rm. 105.

4/29  Final Exam Due