The goal of this seminar is to introduce students to some of the major problems in Chinese historiography. Emphasis will be placed on issues that are particularly pertinent to the study of later imperial China.
Assessment of Learning
For more details on the individual components, see the Assessment section.
| Attendance/Participation | 20% |
| Short Essays | 30% |
| Review Essay | 50% |
Important Dates (Pacific Time)
| Jan. 7 | First meeting |
| Jan. 17 | Last date to withdraw without the “W” standing |
| Feb. 18–21 | Midterm break |
| Mar. 7 | Last date to withdraw |
| Apr. 8 | Last meeting |
| April. 22 | Review essay due |
Texts
All required readings are available online or from the instructor.
Acknowledgment
UBC’s Point Grey Campus is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. The land it is situated on has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.