CHN 290 Unpacking the Chinese Internet
This course will outline and explore the construction, trends, and activities of this Chinese Internet. We will begin with an overview of modern Chinese history (20th -21st centuries) and then examine the factors contributing to key websites, social media networks, and other widely-used platforms. From this, students will gain a greater understanding of, and valuable research skills related to modern China, its motivations, and its global impact in a digitally-powered world. Counts for the Asian Studies minor. Taught in English.