This course is a general survey of historical changes and continuities in China from the ancient times to the present, focusing on social, political, cultural, and intellectual developments of different periods. This course aims to nurture interest in Chinese culture through enhancing knowledge of various aspects of Chinese history. This is the core subject for the first-year students of the Chinese Programme.
- AUs
- 3.0 AUs
- Grade Type
- None
- Prerequisite
- None
- Exam
- 1 December 2026, 5.00 pm - 7.30 pm
The Exam information shown may be subject to changes. Students are to check the finalised exam timetable with exam seat information, which will be available at the 'Examination Seating Arrangement' webpage, 2 weeks before start of examination.
Available indexes
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | COMMON LEC (LEC1) 0930-1120 Wed LHS-LT | ||||
| 1000 | |||||
| 1030 | |||||
| 1100 | |||||
| 1130 | |||||
| 1200 | |||||
| 1230 | |||||
| 1300 | |||||
| 1330 | 17005 TUT (T1) 1330-1420 Fri TR+94 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1400 | |||||
| 1430 | 17006 TUT (T2) 1430-1520 Fri TR+94 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1500 | |||||
| 1530 | 17007 TUT (T3) 1530-1620 Fri TR+94 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1600 | |||||
| 1630 | 17008 TUT (T4) 1630-1720 Fri TR+94 Wk2-13 | ||||
| 1700 |
Other offerings
Other relevant mods
- HC1001Introduction to the Study of Literature & Culture
- HC1002Introduction to Chinese Language
- HC1060History of Singapore & Malaysian Chinese
- HC2007Directed Readings of Literary Works: Pre- Qin to Tang
- HC2018Book Culture, Chinese Print History, & Technology
- HC2040Understanding China
- HC2053Varieties of Chinese
- HC3018Posthumanism in Chinese Literature, Film & Culture
- HC3063Critical Study of Singapore Society & Culture
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