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Economic History of Modern China
HIST 1939

Course Information

Description

This conference course offers a close examination of the economic history of modern China set against the background of major debates in the field of world economic history and within the field of modern Chinese history. The approximate time frame covered is from the late eighteenth century to the present. Prior coursework in Chinese history (in particular on modern China) is recommended but not necessary.

Course Notes

This course meets the "Beyond North America" History Concentration requirement.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department History
Course Component Conference Course
Subject History
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 16, 2025
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Social Sciences
Course Level For Undergraduate and Graduate Students