Chinese History Courses and Certifications

Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 1

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Explore China's social dynamics from 1700-2000 through data analysis. Gain insights on inequality, opportunity, and social mobility in imperial and contemporary China, challenging Western-centric historical perspectives.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

What Was the Terracotta Army For? - Challenging Common Theories

Challenging common beliefs, this talk explores alternative theories about the Terracotta Army's purpose, examining historical, artistic, and cultural aspects of ancient Chinese burial practices.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Population in Modern China - Global Problems of Population Growth

Explore China's population dynamics, from traditional family structures to modern policies, examining historical, economic, and social factors shaping demographic trends and government interventions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach, Part 2

60 ratings at Coursera

Explore China's modern history through data analysis, examining population behavior, mortality, marriage, and reproduction in comparison to Western experiences.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Jewish Diaspora in Modern China

105 ratings at Coursera

Jewish Diaspora in China is a unique experience for world Jewry, as China is the only country in Far East that has had Jews living in its society for over 1,000 years. Documentary evidence shows that Jews started to live in China no later than the Tang D…

• Coursera
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Intellectual Change in Early China: Warring States and Han

124 ratings at Coursera

Explore intellectual and cultural shifts in early China, examining philosophical, religious, and political changes from the Warring States to the Han dynasty through a multi-disciplinary lens.

• Coursera
• 23 hours 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chinese History From Warring States to the Tang Dynasty

In this course, by highlighting the speech and deeds of the most memorable figures and selecting the most revealing historical events.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Chinese Culture and Contemporary China

519 ratings at Coursera

Explore Chinese civilization's foundations, philosophies, arts, society, and contemporary culture. Gain deeper understanding of China's rich heritage and its influence on modern life.

• Coursera
• 11 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Beijing Normal University

Perennial Evidence: China's Economic and Social History through Museum Collections

Explore China's social and economic evolution through museum artifacts, from Neolithic times to the Qing Dynasty. Gain deep insights into the historical foundations that shaped modern China's culture and economic structure.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

The Fall and Rise of China

156 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Get multilevel insights into one of the most astounding real-life dramas in modern history. Review China’s social, political, and economical rebirth, led by a Distinguished Professor of Political Science and expert.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 1 day 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture

71 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Take an inside look at life in China's splendorous empire, through the eyes of poets, courtiers, emperors, scholars, travelers, and courtesans.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Extra Credits

Extra History - Sun Yat-sen

Explore the life and revolutionary impact of Sun Yat-sen, from his dangerous reputation to his exile and vision for China, in this engaging historical series.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Forbidden City of Beijing

Explore Beijing's Forbidden City: 600-year-old imperial palace with 98 buildings, influenced by Taoism and feng shui. Discover its unique architecture, historical significance, and transformation into a modern World Heritage Site.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wondrium

The Great Leap Forward - Mao Zedong and the History of China

Explore Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward, its ambitious goals, and catastrophic consequences. Analyze mass mobilization, industrialization efforts, communal living, and the devastating impact on China's economy and environment.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

History of China

Explore China's modern history, from British influence to current geopolitics, covering key events, leaders, and international relations that shaped the nation.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video