City And Culture In Modern China

AY2015/2016 Semester 2

The aim of this course is to provide a critical understanding of the modern city and its culture in China since the 19th century. Topics to be discussed include the emergence of the modern city, colonialism (political, economic, and cultural) of the Western powers, urban political movements, modernism and postmodernism in urban culture, the transformation of the city landscapes and its cultural significance, popular culture and cultural industry, globalization and Chinese cities.