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)
| Sep. 14 | First meeting |
| Sep. 21 | Last date to withdraw without the “W” standing |
| Oct. 12 | No Class (Thanksgiving) |
| Oct. 30 | Last date to withdraw |
| Nov. 11 | Remembrance Day |
| Nov. 30 | Last meeting |
| Dec. 21 | Review essay due |
Texts
All required readings are available online or from the instructor.
Office Hours
For this term, office hours are by appointment. Contact the instructor at leo.shin@ubc.ca. The usual response time is within 24 hours (except for weekends and holidays).
Academic Freedom and Safety
During this pandemic, the shift to online learning has greatly altered teaching and studying at UBC, including changes to health and safety considerations. Keep in mind that some UBC courses might cover topics that are censored or considered illegal by non-Canadian governments. This may include, but is not limited to, human rights, representative government, defamation, obscenity, gender or sexuality, and historical or current geopolitical controversies. If you are a student living abroad, you will be subject to the laws of your local jurisdiction, and your local authorities might limit your access to course material or take punitive action against you. UBC is strongly committed to academic freedom, but has no control over foreign authorities (please visit http://www.calendar.ubc.ca/vancouver/index.cfm?tree=3,33,86,0 for an articulation of the values of the University conveyed in the Senate Statement on Academic Freedom). Thus, we recognize that students will have legitimate reason to exercise caution in studying certain subjects. If you have concerns regarding your personal situation, consider postponing taking a course with manifest risks, until you are back on campus or reach out to your academic advisor to find substitute courses. For further information and support, please visit: http://academic.ubc.ca/support-resources/freedom-expression.
Students who are concerned about some of the risks mentioned are encouraged to consult the instructor as soon as possible.
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.