China (Part 5): From a Global Empire under the Mongols to a Global Economy under the Ming Dynasty - Harvard University
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This course is exceptionally intriguing,and I like it extremely,I like the technique that the educator taught. This course gave me another view on the Chinese history.
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Impressive, awesome learning background. I need to go through at a slower pace the whole course. So I am expecting the following segment begins as late as could reasonably be expected. Presently I need to redo. A not to be missed truly captivating PROFESSOR.
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Intriguing realities exhibited nicely. Numerous photographs, graphs, and so forth to help learning. Educators are exceptionally learned. Part of the China X series. Would prescribe this course.
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Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
3 Weeks
Part 5 explores the impact of the conquest dynasties and the world of the Ming.
With an apprenticeship you earn while you learn, you gain recognized qualifications, job specific skills and knowledge and this helps you stand out in the job market.With this course you earn while you learn, you gain recognized qualifications, job specific skills and knowledge and this helps you stand out in the job market.
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Reviews
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This course is exceptionally intriguing,and I like it extremely,I like the technique that the educator taught. This course gave me another view on the Chinese history.
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Impressive, awesome learning background. I need to go through at a slower pace the whole course. So I am expecting the following segment begins as late as could reasonably be expected. Presently I need to redo. A not to be missed truly captivating PROFESSOR.
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Intriguing realities exhibited nicely. Numerous photographs, graphs, and so forth to help learning. Educators are exceptionally learned. Part of the China X series. Would prescribe this course.
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Course rating
Recommended
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Subjects
- Global
- Global Empire
- Mongols
- Global Economy
- Ming Dynasty
- China
- Chinese History
Course programme
China (Part 5): From a Global Empire under the Mongols to a Global Economy under the Ming Dynasty is the fifth of ten parts of ChinaX, that collectively span over 6,000 years of history. Each part consists of 4 to 8 weekly "modules," each with videos, readings, interactive engagements, assessments, and discussion forums. There are a total of 52 modules in ChinaX.
Parts 1 - 5 make up China: Civilization and Empire, taught by Professor Peter K. Bol. Parts 6 - 10 make up China and the Modern World, taught by Professor William C. Kirby.
- How in the 13th century the Mongols created the greatest empire in human history by force of arms. Yet by the end of the Ming dynasty in the late 16th century a new global economy was emerging through trade.
- How new world silver brought together the Americas, Europe, and East Asia, and how the intellectuals of East and West spoke to each other directly.
- To analyze land-based versus sea-based empire building.
- To develop your own approaches to history and gain a critical appreciation of China’s literary, philosophical, political and cultural resources.
- To express ideas more clearly and confidently; to think more analytically and critically through the study of primary and secondary sources.
China (Part 5): From a Global Empire under the Mongols to a Global Economy under the Ming Dynasty - Harvard University