HIST2041 · History

China From Antiquity to the Middle Ages

Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences

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Ling Zhang

Associate Professor, History Department

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.8
Course: 3.6

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Ling Zhang

Associate Professor, History Department

2 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 3.8
Course: 3.6

About this course

Fulfills the LAMA Requirement for History Majors and Minors This survey offers a basic understanding of the historical transitions of Chinese society, politics, and culture. Among the topics covered are: the historical discourse of the emergence of early China; archaeological representations of early kingdoms and their path toward the formation of empire; territorial expansion versus the growth of a Chinese identity vis--vis non-Chinese ethnic groups; Confucianism as political and ethical philosophy; the Medieval Economic Revolution; and maritime China and its early encounters with the West.

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.12 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.14 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.55 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.21 / 5

Weekly effort: ~3 hours

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Evaluation history 2 terms

All available terms for HIST2041. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Fall 2023	1	4.0	4.1
Fall 2022	1	3.2	3.5