The United States and China: Opium War to the Present

Harvard Summer School

HIST S-1827

Section 1

CRN 35006

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This course focuses on the history of Sino-American relations and interactions since the Opium War (1840s). It examines these relations through the lens of major events such as the Boxer intervention, the first and second world wars, the Korean and Vietnam wars, the Mao-Nixon rapprochement, and the post-Mao transformations. Central themes include trade, diplomacy, conflict, mutual perceptions, cultural influences, and migration.

Instructor Info

Erez Manela, PhD

Francis Lee Higginson Professor of History, Harvard University


Meeting Info

MW 3:15pm - 6:15pm (6/24 - 8/9)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 20, 2024

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. Not open to Secondary School Program students. Harvard College students: This course is eligible for degree credit, but see important policy information.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
35006 1 Online Synchronous Erez Manela Field not found in response. MW 3:15pm - 6:15pm
Jun 24 to Aug 9
26183 1 Online Synchronous Erez Manela Waitlisted T 5:10pm - 7:10pm
Jan 27 to May 17