Program Overview

Introduction to the China Modern History Course

The "China Modern History" course is a compulsory ideological and political theory course for undergraduate students in Chinese universities, as stipulated by the Central Propaganda Department of the Communist Party of China and the Ministry of Education. This course primarily focuses on the history of China since the modern era, covering the country's resistance to foreign invasions, struggle for national independence, overthrow of reactionary rule, achievement of people's liberation, construction of a new China, and implementation of comprehensive reform and opening-up.

Course Objectives and Content

The main objective of this course is to help students understand the history and development of modern China, enabling them to recognize the historical process and inherent laws of China's social and revolutionary development. By studying this course, students will gain a deep understanding of how China chose Marxism, the Communist Party, socialism, and reform and opening-up.

Course Credits, Hours, and Enrollment

• The course is worth 2 credits and consists of 32 hours of instruction.
• It is a compulsory course for undergraduate students, spanning one semester.
• To facilitate teaching, the course is offered every semester from the first to the sixth semester, allowing students to choose their preferred semester and instructor.

Teaching Methods and Faculty

• The course is taught in a sequential manner based on the textbook content.
• There are 8 main lecturers, including 1 associate professor and 7 lecturers, with 5 holding doctoral degrees and 3 holding master's degrees.

Teaching Modules and Assessment

• The primary teaching method is classroom instruction, supplemented by practical modules such as:
  • Screening of historical documentary films
  • Writing biographies of historical figures
  • Organizing classroom discussions
  • Visiting red historical memorial halls and celebrities' former residences
• The assessment consists of:
  • Periodic performance (30%)
  • Participation in practical teaching activities, such as visiting red historical memorial halls and celebrities' former residences (20%)
  • Final open-book examination (50%)