Research Institute of Chinese History
Similar to the Research Institute of Chinese Literature, the Research
Institute of Chinese History became independent in August 1974 from
the Institute of Chinese Literature and Chinese History which was
founded in August 1969.
This Institute offers two programs of research. The students are
expected to devote themselves to their specialized areas and fulfill
the requirements of the Institute. Upon graduation they should be
able to contribute their research in Chinese history to the academic
world.
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I. |
Program
requirements.
(1) Required and elective courses
(2) Thesis |
24 Credits
6 Credits
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30 Credits Total
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Notes:
(I) Elective courses listed may be offered irregularly, subject
to requirements.
(2) The special topics of history and the history of a special
foreign country are to be decided by advisors.
(3) Additional courses may be offered, if required.
(4) With the consent of the Director of the Institute of Chinese
History, students may select courses offered by the Institute
of Chinese Literature. |
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II. |
Program requirements.
(1) Required and elective courses
(2) Dissertation |
18 Credits
6 Credits |
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24 Credits Total
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Notes:
(I) Elective courses listed may be offered irregularly, subject
to requirements.
(2) The exact study of important historical works, special topics
of history and the special history of China are to be decided
by advisors.
(3) Additional courses may be offered, if required.
(4) With the consent of the Director of the Institute of Chinese
History, the students may select some courses of the program
in Chinese Literature. |
Course Description
HIS 601. The History of Chinese Military Thoughts
The lectures start from the legendary period of Chinese history,
and discuss the military thoughts of Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism
and other traditional philosophies, particularly the ideals of Sun
Wu and Wu Ch'i. The course also analyzes the militarism of the modem
and contemporary periods, with focus upon such leaders as Tseng
Kuo-fan, Li If Hung-chang, Tso Tsung-t'ang, Yuan Shih-k'ai, Li Yuan-hung,
Huang Hsing, Ts'ai Ao, Sun Yat-sen, Chiang Pai-li, Chiang Kai-shek,
Mao Tse-tung and Teng Hsiao-p'ing.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 602. The Study of Chinese Historiography
This course deals with different interpretations of history in ancient
China and the various schools of modem historical studies. Discussions
include the special features of Chinese history, such as official
historians, a variety of forms of historical records including historical
criticism, and a great quantity of Chinese historical literature,
the principles and methods of historical writing, and the qualifications
of an ideal historian as suggested by early Chinese historians.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 603. Special Topics in Modern Chinese History
This course presents a series of topics in modem Chinese history
from the eve of the Opium War to the present. It emphasizes the
important historical events and key issues, the related social and
cultural background, the leading personalities of the time and their
ideas.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 604. Studies in Modem Chinese History
The course covers history of the nineteenth century China. The first
part consists of lectures by the instructors, while the second part
is mainly group discussion among students. Students will present
papers on special topics during the last few meetings.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 605. A Study of the History of Sung China
This course introduces a bibliography of nearly 300 books on the
study of the Sung history. Topics include an account of the achievements
in the study of the Sung history in various places in the world,
a review of the artifacts belonging to the Sung dynasty unearthed
since 1980 and the related historical materials, and institutions
of the dynasty
such as the military system, the civil service, finance and economics.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 606. Selected Topics in History of Chinese Political System
This course is designed for studying the development of Chinese
political history by choosing topics, which have had significant
effect in the long run of Chinese nation building. They are: family
chain and tribe, the patriarch system and feudalism, racial integration,
the relation between central and regional governments, monarchy
and the prime ministerial system, the supervisory system, the military
and militia system, etc. with their rise, fall, evolution, and effect
on the Chinese political system. Students taking this course should
already have a fairly good background of Chinese general history
and/or political history.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 607. Studies in Sino-American Relations
This course will analyze the development and influence of the Sino-American
relations from 19th century to 20th century. Special attention will
be paid to the relations between Mainland China, Taiwan, and America
in the last fifty years.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 608. The Study of Chinese Contemporary History
This course is designed specifically for beginners of M.A. program.
The syllabus starts with the 1911 Revolution and ends with the Kuomintang
withdrawal to Taiwan. The instructor's lectures are interplayed
with regular student discussion.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 609. Topical Studies of Chinese Contemporary History
This is a course designed for those graduate students who have already
acquired some basic knowledge of China's contemporary history. The
topics chosen for special treatment include political and social
developments, ideologies of political and intellectual leaders,
and foreign relations.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 610. Studies of Sino-Korean Relations
The course focuses on the close relations between these two neighboring
countries from the Chou dynasty to the current northeastern Asian
developments. In addition to diplomatic relations, it touches on
the culture, religions and economy of the two nations.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 611. A Study of Han Shu and Shih Chi
This course leads the students to review the political, economic,
military and cultural development of the Han dynasty by studying
some of the important records and biographies in the Han Shu. The
literary style of Pan Ku will be discussed. This course also deals
with the philosophy of history, the various forms of historical
writing in Shih Chi and the influence of the literary style of Ssuma
Ch'ien on the essayists of later ages.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 612. Biographical Studies in Historical Figures
This course discusses in depth the writing of biographies of some
influential historical figures as a tool for research.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 613. Studies in the Special Administrative Regions of Liao
and Sung
The course discusses the six special administrative regions during
the period of 938-1280 AD. Discussion among students in class is
emphasized, each student has to write a special paper, which will
be presented to the entire class for critical analysis.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 614. Topics of Chinese Culture in Archaeology
This course is designed to equip postgraduate students of liberal
arts with the knowledge of the substance and development of ancient
Chinese culture mainly through archaeological excavated findings
such as bronzes, jades, inscribed slips, silk manuscripts, etc.
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
HIS 615. Tunhuang Studies
A series of lectures will be given on the geographical background
of Tunhuang, the time of the opening of Mo Kao grotto, the close
and reopening of the grottoes with Buddhist scriptures, the contributions
of the Tunhuang manuscripts to Chinese studies, the scattering of
the Tunhuang artifacts and cultural works, the historical background
of Tunhuang with ancient Tibet, the paintings, sculptures and stone
carving at Tunhuang, the ruins of the ancient buildings of Mo Kao
grotto and the bibliographic work of the existing manuscripts of
Tunhuang
2 Hours per week;
2 Semesters: 4 Credits.
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