HWC1.2 Day 46 - History of China

Objective:  Examine the ideas and influence of indigenous and diffused religions in East Asia.  Analyze themes of interaction, interdependence, and diffusion along the Silk Road.  Summarize the impact of and Chinese reaction to western imperialism.

Task: To begin class, we'll continue our notes on the religions and philosophies of East Asia (see video below).  Then, we'll move into groups to review our China timelines.  Finally, we'll spend the last portion of class working on a directed research activity examining the Silk Road.

If you finish early, please continue reading and taking notes on the article about contemporary China.

Homework:

• Thursday, 4/11 - Boxer Rebellion fishbowl discussion (come prepared for discussion or observation)
• Friday, 4/12 - Article summary for "Chinese Communist Party: Would Mao Recognize the Paradox" due on Moodle forum
• Friday, 4/12 - Historical question (based on units 1-4) posted to HWC1.2 blog by 3:00 pm
• Monday, 4/15 - Japan Timeline due in class (see Moodle for instructions)
• Monday, 4/15 - FCP outsource clip due on FCP Ning BEFORE class and linked on FCP13-1 wiki by 3:00
• Tuesday, 4/16 - Meiji Restoration fishbowl discussion (come prepared for discussion or observation)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - "Transnationalism" reading quiz (use reading guide to prepare)
• Wednesday, 4/17 - Constructive responses to at least 3 historical questions (posted as comments to historical questions) - THERE SHOULD BE A MAXIMUM OF 3 COMMENTS TO EACH QUESTION!
• Thursday, 4/18 - "Top Ten Things to Know About Korea" reading due in class
• Monday, 4/22 - Unit 5 Test
• Wednesday, 4/24 - FCP final video due on FCP Ning (by 7:30 am)

"Confucianism in Contemporary China"