HST 372 - Youth and Revolution in Modern China

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
This course focuses on the intersections between youth and revolution in 20th century China. Students will consider what it meant to be young in China, as well as the shape and nature of revolutionary politics in Chinese society. We will explore the role of students in history, how the category of “youth” was fluid and shaped by historical circumstances, and how young people conceived of themselves outside of traditional power structures. This course will touch on a diverse series of topics, including anarchism and communism, social structures, language, gender, health, education, philosophy, and historical methods, and will utilize fiction, memoirs, historical texts, testimonials, and primary sources to address these topics. First-year students admitted only by permission of the department. (U/G) Occasionally
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore or higher